Marriage License Fees

New Mexico · 2026

New Mexico Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in New Mexico costs $55, and there is no waiting period. The license does not expire.

New Mexico marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 4 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Bernalillo County$55$3FreeNo waiting period
Doña Ana County$55$1.50—No waiting period
Sandoval County$55$2Not offeredNo waiting period
Santa Fe County$55$5FreeNo waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

New Mexico marriage license rules

License fee

$55 (NMSA 40-1-10, as amended by SB 290 (2025))

SB 290 raised the county clerk fee to $55.

Source: nmlegis.gov

Premarital course discount

No discount

The statute sets one $55 fee with no premarital-course provision.

Source: nmlegis.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

Bernalillo County says there is no waiting period and the license is ready immediately.

Source: berncoclerk.gov

How long the license is valid

Does not expire

Bernalillo County says licenses do not expire.

Source: berncoclerk.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

Bernalillo County says both applicants must be at least 18, while Santa Fe County still lists 16- and 17-year-olds with both parents' consent and a district court order under 16.

Source: santafecountynm.gov

What to bring

Bernalillo County asks for two current government-issued IDs per person, originals with matching names.

Source: berncoclerk.gov

Blood test

Not required

Bernalillo County says no blood test is needed.

Source: berncoclerk.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both applicants must appear at the clerk's office.

Source: berncoclerk.gov

Applying online

Varies by county

Bernalillo County offers an online pre-application, but you still finish in person.

Official online application

Source: berncoclerk.gov

Who can officiate

Anyone licensed, ordained or certified to perform a ceremony can marry you; a judge is not required.

Source: berncoclerk.gov

Witnesses

2 required

Two witnesses aged 18 or older must be present at the ceremony.

Source: santafecountynm.gov

Out-of-state couples

You do not need to live in the county or in New Mexico.

Source: berncoclerk.gov

Who issues the license

County clerk

Licenses come from the county clerk. A New Mexico license can only be used for a wedding in New Mexico.

Source: berncoclerk.gov

Not in our data yet: proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in New Mexico?

$55. SB 290 raised the county clerk fee to $55.

Is there a waiting period in New Mexico?

No. Bernalillo County says there is no waiting period and the license is ready immediately.

How long is a New Mexico marriage license valid?

Does not expire. Bernalillo County says licenses do not expire.

How old do you have to be to get married in New Mexico?

Bernalillo County says both applicants must be at least 18, while Santa Fe County still lists 16- and 17-year-olds with both parents' consent and a district court order under 16.

Does New Mexico require a blood test?

No. Bernalillo County says no blood test is needed.

Do you need witnesses to get married in New Mexico?

Two witnesses aged 18 or older must be present at the ceremony.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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