Registration of deaths that happened within the state of New Mexico started in 1919, when the Vital Records and health Statistics was created for that very purpose. This really helped the efficient collection and access of vital records, which was originally handled by different and varying institutions.

State laws of New Mexico provide that death certificates are restricted access records, and that these records are only accessible by the immediate family members of the deceased or specific persons who can prove that they have a legal interest over the acquisition of the death record, such as a third party to an insurance claim.

"Looking for Public Death Records in New Mexico?"

"Why not save some time by searching billions of public records? Make things a lot faster by starting your preliminary search at the top or bottom of this page to see if there's a record available for your query."

First of all you can obtain death certificates by applying for it in person. The walk-in counter service of the Santa Fe State Office is open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays, subject to change on holidays or other unexpected circumstances. You can find the office at 1105 South St. Francis Drive , and in between Cordova Road and Alta Vista Street .

If you want to make inquiries on this office you may contact them through local phone number 1(505) 827-0121 and their toll free number 1(866) 534-0051.

Alternatively, you can apply for the certificate by mail. You can download, print, and complete a Death Search Application Form from the state department's website and mail it to this address:

New Mexico Vital Records
Post Office Box 26110
Santa Fe , NM 87502

Or you can send a letter to the same address above stating your request followed by the following information: the name of the deceased, the date and place he or she died, the Social Security number of the deceased, mortuary's name (the person in charge of the final arrangements), your relationship with the deceased and your purpose for requesting for the document.

Whether you are mailing an application form or a request letter, you also have to send a certified check or money order payable to New Mexico Vital Records. Every certified copy of a death certificate costs $5. Please do not send cash.

Mail in applications will take 4 weeks from the date the application is received to process.

"Looking for Public Death Records in New Mexico?"

"Why not save some time by searching billions of public records? Make things a lot faster by starting your preliminary search at the top or bottom of this page to see if there's a record available for your query."