New Mexico Marriage Laws

New Mexico State's Marriage Ceremony Officiating Requirements

Identification Requirement: For individuals having the age over than 24 years, only need to show your driving license. Otherwise you should have your birth certificate, or passport. You also need to know your social security number.

Residency Requirement: Not necessary to be resident of NM.

If Previously Married: In such case, you need to show proof such as date of divorce or date of spouse's death.

Covenant Marriage: None.

Wait Period: No waiting period.

Marriage Fees Required: To get marry in New Mexico, you need $25 to $40 , and only cash is allowed.

Any Other Test Required: No tests.

Proxy Marriages: Not allowed in New Mexico.

Common Law Marriage Option: Not in New Mexico.

Cousin Marriage: Yes.

Marriage for Same-Sex Options: Not allowed.

Under 18 Marriages: For individuals under the age of 16 years, court order is necessary to get marry. For individuals between 16 to 17 years old, consent from their parents is necessary.

Marriage Ceremony Officiants: Any legal or ordained or licensed clergymen and justices of the peace are allowed to perform wedding ceremony.

Witnesses: 2 witnesses are necessary at your wedding ceremony. Validity period for marriage is about one year.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the New Mexico county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.