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New Mexico birth certificate copy fee: $10
Checked against the New Mexico Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics page on 2026-10-19
This is what the New Mexico state vital records office charges for a certified copy of a birth certificate. The official fee wording:
The non-refundable search fee is $10 per certified copy if record is on file.
New Mexico at a glance
| By mail or in person | $10 per certified copy |
|---|---|
| Through VitalChek | $26.00 regular mail or $44.50 next-day air |
| Eligibility | Immediate family or proven legal interest |
Record types and their fees
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Search fee per certified copy (if the record is on file) | $10 |
Who can order a certified copy
New Mexico birth certificates are restricted records: the registrant's immediate family (mother, father, sibling, child, grandchild, current spouse, or maternal or paternal grandparent) or those with tangible proof of legal interest. A paternal grandparent is eligible if the father is listed on the record.
Ways to order
| Method | What the state says |
|---|---|
| Certified check or money order payable to "New Mexico Vital Records" in the exact amount; do not send cash. | |
| Through VitalChek | 3-5 business day processing with regular U.S. mail delivery for $26.00, or with UPS Next Day Air delivery for $44.50 (birth certificate), per the state page. |
Official sources
- https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/birth/ — search fee, payee, VitalChek totals, eligibility (checked 2026-10-19)
General information copied from the official page, not legal advice. Fees change; if the state page shows a different amount, the state page is correct — please tell us.