What does a certified death certificate usually cost in New Mexico?

$5 per copy. Last checked 2026-08-29. Confirm the current fee on the official office site before you pay.

New Mexico

Q: Where do I order a death certificate if the death was in New Mexico?

New Mexico Bureau of Vital Records. New Mexico is inexpensive per copy. Still order enough the first time. Shipping and waiting cost more than the extra copies. Official office: https://www.nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/.

New Mexico Bureau of Vital Records

Usual fee: $5 per copy
How to order: State or VitalChek

Official office Online vendor

The online vendor is VitalChek, used by many agencies. You pay the state fee plus their convenience and shipping. This desk does not take a cut.

Who may request

Immediate family or a legal representative.

Timing

State office in Santa Fe. Some counties issue.

Notes from the desk

New Mexico is inexpensive per copy. Still order enough the first time. Shipping and waiting cost more than the extra copies.

Confirm fees on the official site

Last checked August 29, 2026

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