Order your New Mexico (NM) Birth Certificate online
You can now order your New Mexico (NM) birth certificate online in just a few minutes. Avoid physically having to go to government offices and get your authorized birth certificate copy at home.
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New Mexico Birth Certificate Replacement
A birth certificate is a legal document that allows you to apply for certain benefits and to request a passport, social security card and driver's license. To obtain your New Mexico (NM) birth certificate you will need to complete our online form and follow the personalized instructions we provide. Your New Mexico birth records will be issued by the vital records office and delivered to your home.
Replacing an important document can be overwhelming. If you have lost your state New Mexico birth certificate, or if it was destroyed, you need a replacement copy. Replace your birth certificate by completing our online form of the state where you were born and following the detailed instructions we provide with your application form.
Obtain an Authorized Copy of Your Birth Certificate
A birth certificate is an important document that allows you to prove identity, age and American citizenship, especially when applying for a passport, government benefits, enroll in school, or even join the military. If you need to request an authorized copy, you will need to request it to the state where you were born or directly to the county where you were born.
For a certified copy of your New Mexico birth certificate, please complete our online form and follow the set of personalized instructions we provide to receive your authorized copy of your birth certificate.
You may only obtain a certified copy of your birth certificate from the state where the event occurred. If you were born in New Mexico then you may request a birth certificate from this state. You will be able to obtain a birth certificate from the New Mexico (NM) vital records office or the county recorders such as the ones in: Bernalillo County, Santa Fe County, Sandoval County, San Juan County, and the cities of Albuquerque, Las Cruces.
New Mexico Birth Certificate Requirements
To obtain a copy of a birth certificate you will need to complete the application and mail it to your birth state’s vital records office. You will also need to prove your identity.
All those born in New Mexico that need to request a certified copy of a birth certificate will need to include a clear photocopy, of both sides, of one of the forms of photo ID listed below, along with a completed application form:
- State of New Mexico Driver’s License
- State of New Mexico ID Card
- Driver’s license issued by another U.S. State
- Photo State Identification Card issued by another U.S. State
- U.S. Passport Book or Card
- Valid Government Issued Mexican Matricula
- Valid Government Issued Military ID
- Foreign passport with visa and I-94 card
Once your application package is completed you will need to mail it to:
New Mexico Vital Records
P.O. Box 25767
Albuquerque, NM 87125
Who Can Apply For a New Mexico Birth Certificate
Birth records are restricted in New Mexico. Only the following may apply for a copy of a birth record: if you are applying for yourself or if you are the parent, the child, the spouse, the sibling, the grandparent or grandchild of the person named on record. You may also request if you are the legal guardian, the legal representative or if you have a court order.
Remember that Your New Mexico birth certificate is an important form of identification used for life events like employment, getting or renewing your passport or driver's license, applying for benefits, and even enrolling in school or youth sports activities.
New Mexico Birth Certificate Fees
To request a New Mexico birth certificate, you are required to pay the state fees. The cost to process a certified copy of a birth certificate in New Mexico is: $10, each additional copy also costs $110.
While some states offer rush service, the state of New Mexico currently does not offer rush service. Do take this into consideration when requesting your vital records.
New Mexico Birth Processing Times
Thanks to our service, you are able to request your birth certificates with ease, by avoiding long lines and without having to go to government offices. All you have to do is complete our easy-to-fill-out form and send it to the corresponding state vital records office. Once it’s processed, you will receive it in the comfort of your own home by mail. In most cases, birth certificate orders in New Mexico are filled within 6-12 weeks. However, some orders may take longer due to peak request periods.
We recommend requesting certified copies of New Mexico birth certificates early to avoid delays especially if certificates are needed for sports programs, travel documents and passports, school enrollment, planning for retirement and other reasons that may have a deadline.
New Mexico Vital Records Offices
There are several government offices that can process your birth certificate request in New Mexico. Among these, New Mexico Department of Health Services Vital Records Office branches and local county offices. The latter is often the quickest (even when they’re not the closest) option due to the lower number of requests.
Please find a complete list below:
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Albuquerque - Bernalillo County Birth Certificate
One Civic Plaza NW 6th Floor
Albuquerque, NM 87102 -
New Mexico Vital Records
P.O. Box 25767
Albuquerque, NM 87125 -
Santa Fe County Birth Certificate
Santa Fe County Clerk
P.O. Box 1985
Santa Fe, NM 87504
FAQs about New México Birth Certificates
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How to get a birth certificate in New México?
The fastest way to obtain a certified copy of a birth certificate in New México is by completing the form online.
- Fill out the birth certificate application online (click button to view form). Our experts will review your form to ensure it is mistake-free so that your certificate can be issued directly.
- Print, sign and pack your revised form with photocopies of a government-issued photo ID (check valid documents listed above)
- Post your package to the New Mexico vital records office with the required documents and fees
The New México bureau of vital statistics will issue your official birth certificate and send it to your home address.
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How long does it take to get birth certificate in New Mexico?
Processing time for a certified copy of a New Mexico birth certificate can vary:
- Mail-in orders take approximately 6-12 weeks
- In-person applications usually require waiting in line, check the vital records office addresses listed above and enquire about opening hours
To ensure quickest turnaround time and avoid your application being refused:
- Fill out the online birth certificate application (available by clicking button above).
- Our experts will verify your form to make sure it is error-free so your birth certificate can be issued directly
- Follow our personalized instructions to receive your official New Mexico birth certificate at home
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How much is a birth certificate in New Mexico?
Obtaining a certified copy of a birth certificate in New Mexico carries a state fee of $10. If you require an extra copy of your New Mexico birth certificate, you may request them by paying the fee of $110 for each copy you need.**
Birth certificate application fees must be paid when submitting the request.
It is recommendable to order multiple copies of the same birth certificate at once, to keep on file, or for future use.