Requirements may vary as each county in New Mexico could have their own requirements.
Congratulations and much happiness as you begin your lifetime journey together!
ID Requirement:
If you are over 24 years of age, you will just need to show your driver's licenses. Otherwise you need to provide your birth certificate or a passport. You also need to provide your Social Security numbers.Â
Residency Requirement:
You do not have to be a resident of New Mexico.
Previous Marriages:
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be supplied.
Covenant Marriage:
No.
Waiting Period:
None.
Fees:
$25 - $40 - cash only.
Other Tests:
No other tests.
Proxy Marriage:
No.
Common Law Marriage:
No.
Cousin Marriage:
Yes.
Same Sex Marriages: Yes. Although only originally available in a few counties. (Read more) As of December 19, 2013, New Mexico's Supreme Court declared in a ruling that denying marriage licenses to gay couples was unconstitutional.
Under 18: In order to get married, a court order is necessary for anyone under 16 years of age. If you are between 16 and 17 years old, you will need parental consent.
Officiants: Any ordained or licensed clergymen, and justices of the peace.
Witnesses: You need two witnesses at your wedding ceremony.
Miscellaneous: License if valid for one year. The marriage license hotline is 505-768-4314.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage:
Vital Statistics
New Mexico Health Services Division
P.O.
Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Phone: (505) 827-2338
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