New Mexico Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any NM county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $25.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for New Mexico?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of New Mexico to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your marriage license will never expire once it's been issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Bernalillo County Clerk1 Civic Plaza
P.O. Box 542
Albuquerque, NM 87103
505-768-4090
Map Catron County Clerk
P.O. Box 197
Reserve, NM 87830
505-533-6400
Map Chaves County Clerk
P.O. Box 580
Roswell, NM 88202
505-624-6614
Map Cibola County
Recorder
P.O. Box 190
Grant, NM 87020
505-287-9431
Map Colfax County Clerk
P.O. Box 159
Raton, NM 87740
505-445-5551
Map Curry County Clerk
700 Main St
Clovis, NM 88101
505-763-5591
Map De Baca County Clerk
P.O. Box 347
Fort Sumner, NM 88119
505-355-2601
Map Dona Ana County Clerks
251 West Amador Ave, #103
Las Cruces, NM 88005
505-647-7421
Map Eddy County Clerk
202 West Mermad
Carlsbad, NM 88220
505-885-3383
Map Grant County Clerk
P.O. Box 898
Silver City, NM 88062
505-538-2979
Map Guadalupe County Clerk
420 Parker
Santa Rosa, NM 88435
505-472-3791
Map Hidalgo County Clerk
300 South Shakespear
Lordsburg, NM 88045
505-542-9213
Map Lea County Clerk
P.O. Box 1507
Lovington, NM 88260
505-396-8531
Map Lincoln County Clerk
P.O. Box 338
Carrizozo, NM 88301
505-648-2394
Map Los Alamas County Clerk
P.O. Box 30
New Mexico, NM 87544
505-662-8010
Map Luna County Clerk
P.O. Box 1838
Deming, NM 88031
505-546-0491
Map Mckinley County Clerk
P.O. Box 268
Gallup, NM 87305
505-863-6866
Map Otero County Recorder
County Courthouse
Alamogordo, NM 88310
505-437-4942
Map Quay County Clerks
P.O. Box 1225
Tucumcari, NM 88401
505-461-0510
Map Rio Arriba County Clerk
P.O. Box 158
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
505-588-7724
Map Roosevelt County Clerk
101 W 1st St
Portales, NM 88130
505-356-8562
Map San Miguel County Clerks
500 W National St
Las Vegas, NM 87701
505-425-9331
Map Sandoval County Clerk
711 Camino Del Pueblo
Bernalillo, NM 87004
505-867-7572
Map Santa Fe County Clerk
P.O. Box 1985
Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-986-6280
Map Sierra County Clerk
311 Date St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
505-894-2840
Map Socorro County
Clerks Office
P.O. Box I
Socorro, NM 87801
505-835-0423
Map Taos County Clerk
P.O. Box 676
Taos, NM 87571
505-751-8654
Map Torrance County Clerk
P.O. Box 48
Estancia, NM 87016
505-384-2221
Map Union County Clerk
P.O. Box 430
Clayton, NM 88415
505-374-9491
Map Valencia County Clerk
P.O. Box 969
Los Lunas, NM 87031
505-865-9681
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