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[[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/New New Mexico Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | [[United States Vital Records|Vital Records]] consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]] recorded on registers, certificates, and documents. [[Locating United States Vital Records|United States Vital Records]] has additional research guidance on researching and using vital records. A copy or an extract of most original records can be purchased from the [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/New New Mexico Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | ||
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== New Mexico Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | == New Mexico Birth, Marriage and Death Records Online == | ||
The following is a list of online resources useful for locating New Mexico Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[New_Mexico_Vital_Records|New Mexico Vital Records Online]] for more information about the resources listed below. Most online resources for New Mexico Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>''' | The following is a list of online resources useful for locating New Mexico Vital Records which consist of [[United States Birth Records|births]], adoptions, [[United States Marriage Records|marriages]], divorces, and [[United States Death Records|deaths]]. Check [[New_Mexico_Vital_Records|New Mexico Vital Records Online]] for more information about the resources listed below. Most online resources for New Mexico Vital Records are indexes. After locating a person in an index always consult the original record to [[Contradictions and discrepancies|confirm the information]] in the index. '''<br>''' | ||
* [http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/New%20Mexico/new_mexico.htm New Mexico Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | * [http://fhlfavorites.info/Links/USA_States/States_Frames/New%20Mexico/new_mexico.htm New Mexico Links] from [http://fhlfavorites.info/ fhlfavorites.info] - Free | ||
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*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/New New Mexico Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/New New Mexico Certificates] online - <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_30" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1247073573052_178" />$ | ||
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== Birth Records == | == Birth Records == | ||
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'''Vital Statistics Bureau'''<br>New Mexico Health Services<br>1190 St. Francis Drive<br>Santa Fe, NM 87505<br>Telephone: 505-827-2338<br>Fax: 505-984-1048 <br>Internet: [http://dohewbs2.health.state.nm.us/ Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics] | '''Vital Statistics Bureau'''<br>New Mexico Health Services<br>1190 St. Francis Drive<br>Santa Fe, NM 87505<br>Telephone: 505-827-2338<br>Fax: 505-984-1048 <br>Internet: [http://dohewbs2.health.state.nm.us/ Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics] | ||
The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in ''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces'' <ref>''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces'' (Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993; Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; {{FHL|387878|title-id|disp=book 973 V24wv}}) </ref>Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and at many Family History Centers. You must have written authorization from the family in order to obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate. The Family History Library does not have copies of these records. | The current fees for obtaining copies of the state's records are listed in ''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces'' <ref>''Where to Write for Vital Records: Births, Deaths, Marriages, and Divorces'' (Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993; Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; {{FHL|387878|title-id|disp=book 973 V24wv}}) </ref>Copies of this booklet are at the Family History Library and at many Family History Centers. You must have written authorization from the family in order to obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate. The Family History Library does not have copies of these records. | ||
'''Family Search Historical Records''' | '''Family Search Historical Records''' | ||
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Marriage records were usually kept from the date each county was organized. You can obtain copies of the records from the clerk's office in the county where the marriage was performed. | Marriage records were usually kept from the date each county was organized. You can obtain copies of the records from the clerk's office in the county where the marriage was performed. | ||
Marriage records for Bernalillo, Chavez, Eddy, San Juan, Oterro, Quay, Roosevelt, and Curry counties for 1880 to 1920 have been published in ''Some Marriage Records of the State of New Mexico''. <ref>''Some Marriage Records of the State of New Mexico'', (ca. 1880-1920) 2 vols. (N.p.: New Mexico DAR, 1971-1973; FHL {{FHL|157315|title-id|disp=book 978.9 V25d; vol. 1 on film 908289 and vol. 2 on 908026 item 4}}). </ref> | Marriage records for Bernalillo, Chavez, Eddy, San Juan, Oterro, Quay, Roosevelt, and Curry counties for 1880 to 1920 have been published in ''Some Marriage Records of the State of New Mexico''. <ref>''Some Marriage Records of the State of New Mexico'', (ca. 1880-1920) 2 vols. (N.p.: New Mexico DAR, 1971-1973; FHL {{FHL|157315|title-id|disp=book 978.9 V25d; vol. 1 on film 908289 and vol. 2 on 908026 item 4}}). </ref> | ||
Many of the marriages for the state are searchable online at no cost in the [[Western States Marriage Index|Western States Marriage Index]]. | Many of the marriages for the state are searchable online at no cost in the [[Western States Marriage Index|Western States Marriage Index]]. | ||
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[https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1680843 New Mexico Deaths and Burials, 1788-1798; 1838-1955] | [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1680843 New Mexico Deaths and Burials, 1788-1798; 1838-1955] | ||
New Mexico Death Certificates (1919 to date) are restricted records available only to immediate family members or those who present tangible proof of a legal interest. See [http://www.vitalrecordsnm.org/death.shtml New Mexico Department of Health] website. | |||
== Substitute Records == | == Substitute Records == | ||
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== Inventory of Vital Records == | == Inventory of Vital Records == | ||
You can learn more about the history and availability of vital records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New Mexico''. <ref>''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New Mexico'' (Albuquerque, New Mexico: Historical Records Survey, 1942; Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; {{FHL|157283|title-id|disp=book 978.9 V2h; film 874077 item 7; fiche 6051288}}). </ref> | You can learn more about the history and availability of vital records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New Mexico''. <ref>''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New Mexico'' (Albuquerque, New Mexico: Historical Records Survey, 1942; Family History Library&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp; {{FHL|157283|title-id|disp=book 978.9 V2h; film 874077 item 7; fiche 6051288}}). </ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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=== FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | === FamilySearch Historical Record Collections === | ||
Online collections containing these records are located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch.org] | Online collections containing these records are located in [https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/list FamilySearch.org] | ||
Wiki articles describing these collections are found at: | Wiki articles describing these collections are found at: | ||
*[[New Mexico Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | *[[New Mexico Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]] | ||