Where to mail your certificate application in New Mexico
Mail your completed New Mexico certificate application to New Mexico Vital Records, PO Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502. This office issues certified copies of birth and death certificates registered in the state. $10 for a birth certificate, $5 for a death certificate. Send the signed form, any required ID, and payment, and keep proof of mailing if your certificate is for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
Certificate applications — birth and death certificates
New Mexico Vital Records PO Box 26110 Santa Fe, NM 87502
Use this address for birth and death certificates for events registered in New Mexico.
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Key facts
- New Mexico's vital records office issues certificates only for events (births, deaths) registered in New Mexico — apply to the state where the event happened, not the state you live in now.
- $10 for a birth certificate, $5 for a death certificate.
- Check or money order payable to "NM Vital Records."
- Marriage and divorce records aren’t held at the state level — contact the County Clerk (marriage) or Clerk of Court (divorce) where it was issued/granted.
- Mailed applications take longer than online orders because processing only starts once the envelope arrives — allow extra time if you need the certificate for a passport, estate, or other deadline.
- PostPal prints your completed application and mails it to New Mexico Vital Records the next business day — no printer, envelope, or trip to the post office.
How to send your letter
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Confirm the event was registered in New Mexico
Certificates come from the state where the birth, death was registered. If the event happened in New Mexico, New Mexico Vital Records is the right office; if it happened elsewhere, apply there instead.
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Fill out and sign the application
Download the current application from New Mexico's vital records website (linked in the sources below), complete it, and sign it. Attach a copy of the ID the form asks for. Include your payment: Check or money order payable to "NM Vital Records."
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Address the envelope to the vital records office
Mail it to New Mexico Vital Records, PO Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502. Put your own return address on the envelope so anything undeliverable comes back to you. Note: Marriage and divorce records aren’t held at the state level — contact the County Clerk (marriage) or Clerk of Court (divorce) where it was issued/granted.
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Common questions
Where do I mail my birth certificate application in New Mexico?
Mail it to New Mexico Vital Records, PO Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502. $10 for a birth certificate, $5 for a death certificate.
Can I mail a vital records application instead of ordering online?
Yes. New Mexico accepts certificate applications by mail — send the signed form, any required ID, and payment to New Mexico Vital Records. Mail is a common choice when you can't order online or need to include documents the online system won't accept.
What do I need to include when I mail my application?
Include the completed and signed application form, and payment: Check or money order payable to "NM Vital Records."
How long does a mailed certificate take?
Longer than an online order, because processing only begins when your envelope arrives and the finished certificate is mailed back to you. If you're up against a passport, travel, or estate deadline, mail early and keep proof of the date you sent it.
Can I get a marriage certificate from this address?
Marriage and divorce records aren’t held at the state level — contact the County Clerk (marriage) or Clerk of Court (divorce) where it was issued/granted.
Can PostPal mail my New Mexico vital records application for me?
Yes. Upload your completed, signed application and PostPal prints it and mails it to New Mexico Vital Records the next business day for $5, with a dated Confirmation of Mailing emailed to you. You still fill out and sign the form yourself — we handle the printing, envelope, and postage.
Sources
Addresses verified September 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.