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New Mexico

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

ID Requirement: If you are over 24 years of age, you will just need to show your driver's licenses. Otherwise you need to provide your birth certificate or a passport. You also need to provide your Social Security numbers.
Residency Requirement: You do not have to be a resident of New Mexico.
Previous Marriages: If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be supplied.
Covenant Marriage: No.
Waiting Period: None.
Fees: $25 - $40 - cash only.
Other Tests: No other tests.
Proxy Marriage: No.
Common Law Marriage: No.
Cousin Marriage: Yes.

Same Sex Marriages: No.

Under 18: In order to get married, a court order is necessary for anyone under 16 years of age. If you are between 16 and 17 years old, you will need parental consent.

Officiants: Any ordained or licensed clergymen, and justices of the peace.

Witnesses: You need two witnesses at your wedding ceremony.

Miscellaneous: License if valid for one year. The marriage license hotline is 505-768-4314.

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

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