New Mexico Death Records

To begin, add a death record or view a list of locations and resources for New Mexico death records.

Death records are a valuable source of information. They are valuable not only as legal documents, but also as historical and genealogical resources. The state agency in charge of death records in New Mexico is the Vital Records Office, which maintains an archive of death records dating back to 1920, with many delayed records that date back to 1880.

The Vital Records Office accepts walk-in requests as well as mail-in orders. Unfortunately, these methods are frequently impossible due to travel or time constraints.

For those needing a faster and more convenient way to get the New Mexico death records they've been searching for, there is a better solution. Online public records finders may be able to find the New Mexico death records that you need in far less time than the other more conventional search methods.

To receive a death record fill out the New Mexico Death Certificate Mail-in Form. Mail your application to:

New Mexico death certificates are available from the year 1920 to the present, with some of them available back to 1880. There is a fee of $5.00 which may be paid with either personal check or money order. You may be asked to provide proof of relationship or eligibility, and you will have to provide photo ID. For more information visit: New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics