New Mexico Vital Records are restricted-access records and are only issued to immediate family
members or individuals that demonstrate tangible legal interest.
To obtain a death certificate by mail:
You may print out and mail (do not email) the death search application form Death Search Application Form (Note: Do Not Email) PDF format
OR
You may send a letter with the following information:
The decedent’s name.
Date of death.
City of death. Include county if known.
The name of the mortuary in charge of final arrangements.
Requestor's relationship to the person on the death certificate.
The purpose you are requesting the death certificate.
Your name and signature.
Your mailing address.
The fee for a death certificate is $ 5.00 per certified copy.
Please make your certified check or money order payable to "New Mexico Vital Records".