How to Get Married in New Mexico
Marriage License Summary
Issuing Office:
County Clerk
Cost:
$25.00
Waiting Period:
None
Expires in:
No Expiration
License Return:
90 Days from Wedding
Applying for the Marriage License
Any unmarried man and woman, both at least 18 years old, can apply for a marriage license in New Mexico. Same sex marriages are not recognized.To apply for a marriage license the couple must appear together, at a County Clerk’s Office. This is the local government office that has jurisdiction over where the marriage will take place. Applicants must bring valid ID (driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.) to confirm their identities.
A New Mexico Marriage License has no waiting period before it can be completed and does not expire.
It costs $25 to apply for the marriage license.
Completing and Returning the Marriage License
On the wedding day, either preceding or following the ceremony, the couple must present their marriage license to the minister, who must make sure that the license is valid, and that the couple’s information is accurate.The minister then signs the license, ensuring that it bears any necesarry witness signatures. Once completed, the minister or the couple must return the license to the County Clerk’s office within applicable deadlines.
Additional Resources
Where to File for a Marriage License
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Address & Contact
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One Civic Plaza NW Albuquerque NM 87102
Phone: 505.468.1290 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 505.468.1290 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
1 Saint Marys Pl Roswell NM 88203
Phone: 575.624.6614 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 575.624.6614 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
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230 North 3rd Street Raton NM 87740
Phone: 575.445.5551 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 575.445.5551 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
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700 N Main St # 7 Clovis NM 88101
Phone: 575.763.5591 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 575.763.5591 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
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845 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces NM 88007
Phone: 575.647.7421 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 575.647.7421 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
1400 Highway 180 East Silver City NM 88061
Phone: 575.574.0000 Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Phone: 575.574.0000 Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
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2300 Trinity Drive Los Alamos NM 87544
Phone: 505.662.8010 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 505.662.8010 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
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109 W 1st St # 106 Portales NM 88130
Phone: 575.356.8562 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 575.356.8562 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
5
711 South Camino Del Pueblo Bernalillo NM 87004
Phone: 505.867.7572
Phone: 505.867.7572
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500 W National St # 111 Las Vegas NM 87701
Phone: 505.425.9331 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 505.425.9331 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
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100 N. Date Street – Suite 6 Truth or Consequences NM 87901
Phone: 575.894.2840
Phone: 575.894.2840
105 Albright St # H Taos NM 87571
Phone: 575.737.6380 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 575.737.6380 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F