New Mexico Officiants

Marriage License Laws New Mexico

Federal District (Mexico City)

Marriage license Laws in the state of New Mexico, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the New Mexico marriage laws before filling out the New Mexico marriage license form.

By law, the County Clerk's Office is the only agency permitted to issue marriage licenses. All marriage license application are permanently filed, as are marriage records.

The cost of a marriage license is $25 - $40), which must be paid in cash.

Marriage License information line: 505. 768. 4314. Both applicants need to be present. Both need to be at least 18 years of age. Both need current legal pictured ID, or birth certificate. Both need proof of Social Security number. Couples living in foreign countries need a passport. Parental consent if 16 or 17 years of age. Court order if 15 years of age. No medical exam or waiting period is required. If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be supplied. Marriage licenses are issued and valid immediately. Marriage licenses do not expire. License purchased in any New Mexico county, can be used state-wide. Marriage license must be brought to the ceremony to be signed by two witnesses and the minister. A Justice of the Peace is normally a Magistrate Judge, Municipal Judge, or Probate Judge may perform a ceremony. Including, a District Judge upon request. Any person credentialed by a religious society can perform a marriage in the State of New Mexico. Proxy Marriage: No. Common Law Marriage: No. Cousin Marriage: Yes.

Miscellaneous: License if valid for one year. The marriage license hotline is 505-768-4314.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

New Mexico Clerk's Office

Bernalillo County Albuquerque, NM 505.768.4090 Catron County Reserve, NM 505.533.6400 Chaves County Roswell, NM 505.624.6614 Cibola County Grant, NM 505.287.9431 Colfax County Raton, NM 505.445.5551 Curry County Clovis, NM 505.763.5591 De Baca County Fort Sumner, NM 505.355.2601 Dona Ana County Las Cruces, NM 505.647.7421 Eddy County Carlsbad, NM 505.885.3383 Grant County Silver City, NM 505.538.2979

Guadalupe County Santa Rosa, NM 505.472.3791 Hidalgo County Lordsburg, NM 505.542.9213 Lea County Lovington, NM 505.396.8531 Lincoln County Carrizozo, NM 505.648.2394 Los Alamas County New Mexico, NM 505.662.8010 Luna County Deming, NM 505.546.0491 Mckinley County Gallup, NM 505.863.6866 Otero County Alamogordo, NM 505.437.4942 Quay County Pucumcari, NM 505.461.0510 Rio Arriba County Tierra Amarilla, NM 505.588.7724

Roosevelt County Portales, NM 505.356.8562 San Miguel County Las Vegas, NM 505.425.9331 Sandoval County Bernalillo, NM 505.867.7572 Santa Fe County Santa Fe, NM 505.986.6281 Sierra County Truth Or Consequences, NM 505.894.2840 Socorro County Socorro, NM 505.835.0423 Taos County Taos, NM 505.758.8654 Torrance County Estancia, NM 505.384.2221 Union County Clayton, NM 505.374.9491 Valencia County Los Lunas, NM 505.865.9681