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New Mexico
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.
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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
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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
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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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