1. Go to the County Clerk's Office.
2. Present required documents.
3. Complete an application form.
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

• valid ID (drivers license, birth certificate, etc.)
• proof of Social Security Number
• divorce decree certificate or death certificate of spouse (if previously married)

Vital Statistics
New Mexico Health Services Division
P.O. Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502
Phone: (505) 827-2338

Marriage License Issuance Office: http://www.theamm.org/marriage-license-office

• Both applicants must be 18 years old or older.
• For applicants ages between 16 and 17, parental consent is required to marry.
• For applicants who are 15 years old, a court order must be obtained.

Marriage License Fee: $25.00

The marriage license is valid for 1 year.

Please attach documents which can be used by people who would like to follow this procedure.    

Please attach sample completed documents which would help other people who would like to follow this procedure.    

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Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications. 
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• Both applicants must appear together, at a County Clerks Office.
• Both applicants need proof of Social Security Number.
• License purchased in any New Mexico county, can be used state-wide.

A list which displays the kind of information which is required to complete the procedure.
e.g.
1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in New Mexico.

On the wedding day, either preceding or following the ceremony, the couple must present their marriage license to the minister, who must make sure that the license is valid, and that the couples information is accurate.

The minister then signs the license, ensuring that it bears any necessary witness signatures. Once completed, the minister or the couple must return the license to the County Clerks office within applicable deadlines.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

New Mexico Marriage License: http://www.theamm.org/marriage-license-office/new-mexico

More information which might help people.