How to Find New Mexico Marriage Records

How To Find U.S. Marriage Records How To Find New Mexico Marriage Records

Finding New Mexico Marriage Records
New Mexico has no statewide registration of marriage records. All license applications and marriage records are permanently held in the county where the marriage took place and are usually filed with the county clerk.

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Next Step: When did the marriage occur?

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 * Marriage Records
 * Choose a time period:
 * Before 1852
 * 1852 to Present
 * Marriage year unknown


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Marriages Before 1852
There are no marriage records filed with the government before 1852. To locate marriage information you must search other records.



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Marriages 1852 to Present
New Mexico marriage license and records are held in the counties where the marriage took place. The first nine counties were formed in 1852.

STEP ONE: Find Marriage Information

STEP TWO: Obtain the Certificate

New Mexico marriage licenses and records are held in the county where the marriage occurred. Access county vital record offices online.



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Ask for the marriage license or the marriage register, not the marriage certificate. The license or register usually contains more information. Return to the Top: Choose another marriage year

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