How to Get a Marriage License in New Mexico

An important step in making your marriage legal is obtaining a marriage license. Following are guidelines on how to obtain a marriage license if you plan to wed in New Mexico.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Divorce decree, annulment paper or death certificate, if applicable
• Marriage license application
• Valid identification
• Pen
• Cash

1. Apply for the marriage license together in person at any New Mexico county clerk's office. Residency in New Mexico is not required.

2. Present proof of age and identity. A driver's license, military identification card, certified copies of birth certificates or passport are acceptable forms of identification for this purpose. Applicants may also be required to show proof of social security.
   

3. Fill out the application and sign it in the presence of the county clerk. Applicants may also be asked to provide addresses, telephone numbers, states of birth, marriage officiator information and father's and mother's full names.
   

4. Pay the license fee and head to the altar. There is no waiting period. The county clerk's office will issue a marriage license immediately, and it does not have an expiration date. Any additional questions can be answered at the marriage license information line at [phone].

Tips & Warnings

• Applicants who have been married previously should bring the certified document that ended his or her last marriage, such as a divorce decree, annulment paper or death certificate.
• Blood tests are not required in New Mexico.
• Marriage license requirements often change. Verify all information with the local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel arrangements.