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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.

  1. Marriage License information line: 505. 768. 4314.

  2. Both applicants need to be present.

  3. Both need to be at least 18 years of age.

  4. Both need current legal pictured ID, or birth certificate.

  5. Both need proof of Social Security number.

  6. Couples living in foreign countries need a passport.

  7. Parental consent if 16 or 17 years of age.

  8. Court order if 15 years of age.

  9. No medical exam or waiting period is required.

  10. If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be supplied.

  11. Marriage licenses are issued and valid immediately.

  12. Marriage licenses do not expire.

  13. License purchased in any New Mexico county, can be used state-wide.

  14. Marriage license must be brought to the ceremony to be signed by two witnesses and the minister.

  15. 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.

  16. Proxy Marriage: No.

  17. Common Law Marriage: No.

  18. 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


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