New Mexico Death Certificate

Qualifications

The following people may request death certificates from the state of New Mexico:

• Parent
• Sibling
• Child
• Current spouse
• Maternal grandparent
• Paternal grandparent is eligible if father is listed on the vital record
• Those who represent tangible proof of legal interest in the requested record

Cost

The fee to search for a death certificate is $5.00, which includes one certified copy of the death certificate. Each additional copy of the record ordered at the same time is also $5.00. Certified checks or money orders should be made payable to "New Mexico Vital Records." Cash is not accepted. Fees are not refundable.

Required Information

• Your name
• Your address
• Your phone number
• Your relationship to the deceased
• Name of the deceased
• Date of death
• Place of death
• Social security number (if known)
• Date of birth (if known)
• Funeral home (if known)
• Purpose of the request

Submitting Your Request

By Mail:
Send the completed application and the appropriate fee to:

New Mexico Vital Records
P.O. Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502

In Person:
You may request a certified death certificate in person by going to the Santa Fe State Office, located at:

1105 South St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87505

The office is open from 8:30 am until 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Download the Application

Click here to download the application for a certified New Mexico death certificate.

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