Birth certificates

People born in New Mexico can obtain a birth certificate by mail, online or in person by visiting a state vital records office.

Visit nmhealth.org, and under “topics,” click on “birth certificates.” The site includes an application you can download and send by mail.

The site also has a link to a private vendor that offers online access to birth certificates. The vendor, VitalCheck, also takes orders by phone at 800-255-2414.

For information on documentation required for a Real ID driver’s license, go to mvd.newmexico.gov and click on “drivers licenses.”