All Applicants

The following is required at the time a couple applies for a marriage license:

• $25 cash, MasterCard, Visa, or Discover.
• Proof of age and identity required (proof of age and identity is normally satisfied with a government-issued photo ID)
• If a government issued photo ID is not available, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented

Both applicants must appear in person. If an applicant is unable to appear in person, authorization to issue the marriage license must be provided by a District Judge. Marriage licenses must be purchased prior to the ceremony. The license is valid for a ceremony taking place anywhere within the State of New Mexico. The signed license must be returned to the County Clerk’s Office within 90 days of the ceremony.

Marriage Applications can be started online. Once the application has been submitted, both applicants must visit the County Clerk's Office to complete the application process. A deputy clerk will ask for identification of both applicants to verify information submitted. After verification, a Marriage Application must be signed, and a Marriage Certificate will be given. The certificate is to be completed by the individual performing the marriage ceremony. Once the ceremony has been performed, the certificate must be returned to the Clerk's Office to record marriage information. You will then be provided with a certified copy of the Marriage License and a completed Marriage Certificate. To begin the application process online click here.

Minor Applicants

For applicants who are 16 or 17 years old, in addition to the above requirements, you must have:

• An original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
• Written consent of each living parent listed on the birth certificate. If a government issued photo ID is not available, an original or certified copy of a birth certificate must be presented.

Written consent may be provided in person at the Clerk’s Office or through a notarized statement. If a parent is deceased, a certified copy of the death certificate is required. If a parent is not deceased and is unable or unwilling to provide written consent, authorization to issue the marriage license must be provided by a District Judge.

Applicants Under 16

Marriages of persons under 16 years of age are only permitted when there is a pregnancy and when a District Court Judge has authorized the marriage.

Certified Copy of Marriage Licenses

To obtain a Certified Copy of a Marriage License, submit your request through the Tyler Web Public Document Search. Please include a phone number along with your request. A staff member will call
to process your request and verify protected information.