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Statewide registration of births began in 1920 in New Mexico with general compliance by 1930.  
Statewide registration of births began in 1920 in New Mexico with general compliance by 1930.  


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== '''Births from 1907 thru 1920'''  ==
== '''Births from 1907 thru 1920'''  ==


In 1907, counties began recording births. Records dating from the 1880s are available for very few counties. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the database below, try searching for birth information in [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records]].  
In 1920, statewide registration of births began in New Mexico. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records]].  


For births that ocurred during this time period, try the following database:  
For births that exist during this time period, try the following databases:  


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==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Record'''  ====


With full names, exact dates and places (from your records or the index above) of an event, you can order a copy of the birth record for a fee from:  
With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from 1852-1910 on microfilms available through the Family History Library ({{FHL|40960|item|disp=films 1533971-1533979}} and {{FHL|342402|item|disp=films 174932-174943}}), Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort ([http://kdla.ky.gov/researchers/vitalstatsinfo/Pages/bmdmicrofilm.aspx films 994027-994058]), Filson Club, Louisville ([http://filsonhistorical.org/collections-research/online-catalogue/ film 929.3 K37v, 32 reels]), and other Kentucky repositories.<br>


Bureau of Vital Records &amp; Health Statistics<br>1105 St. Francis Drive<br>Santa Fe, NM 87505<br>Telephone: 505-827-0121
Delayed records of births before 1911 can be obtained for a fee from the [http://chfs.ky.gov/dph/vital/ Office of Vital Statistics].  


Or [http://nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/birth/ New Mexico Department of Health]
<br> '''''There are no restrictions on these records.'''''
<center>[[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
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== '''Births after 1920'''  ==
== '''Births after 1920'''  ==


Statewide registration of births began in 1920 in New Mexico. Currently, there is no index to New Mexico births after 1920 available online.  
Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kentucky.  
 
For births that exist during this time period, try the following databases:
 
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==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====
==== '''Obtain the Certificate'''  ====


With full names, exact dates and places of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from the [http://vitalrecordsnm.org/birth.shtml New Mexico Department of Health] or [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/new-mexico/new-mexico-vital-records VitalChek].<br>  
With full names, exact dates and places (from your records or the index above) of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from [https://www.vitalchek.com/birth-certificates/kentucky/kentucky-office-of-vital-statistics VitalChek].<br>  


<br> '''''Restrictions for persons born within the last 100 years:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate for those born within the last 100 years, you must be:  
<br> '''''Restrictions for New Mexico birth certificates:'''''<br> To obtain a copy of the birth certificate, you must be:  


:*The person on the certificate  
:*The person on the certificate  
:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate (paternal grandparent is eligible if father is listed on the vital record)  
:*The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate (paternal grandparent is eligible if father is listed on the vital record)
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate  
:*The spouse of the person on the certificate  
:*The child of the person on the certificate  
:*The child of the person on the certificate  
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:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate  
:*The legal guardian of the person on the certificate  
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate  
:*Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate  
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above until 100 years have passed from the date of the birth.
::'''NOTE:''' A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above.


'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[Substitute Records For United States Birth Information|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br>  
'''If you do not want to order the birth record, there are [[User:Mcbridelw/Sandbox 5|other records with birth information]] you can search.<br>''' <br>  
<center>[[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
<center>[[How to Find New Mexico Birth Records#Next_Step:_When_did_the_birth_occur.3F|Return to top: Choose another birth year]]</center>  
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=== Related Wiki Articles  ===
=== Related Wiki Articles  ===


:*[[How to Find United States Birth Records|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]  
:*[[User:BatsonDL/Sandbox 5|Learn more about U.S. Birth Records]]  
:*[[United States Record Finder|United States Record Finder ]]  
:*[[United States Record Selection Table|United States Record Selection Table ]]  
:*[[U.S. Vital Records Overview|U.S. Vital Records Overview]]  
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How to Find United States Birth Records Gotoarrow.png New Mexico Births

Statewide registration of births began in 1920 in New Mexico with general compliance by 1930.

Next Step: When did the birth occur? [edit | edit source]
Choose a time period to search for your ancestor's birth record:

Learn more about U.S. Birth Records

Births before 1907[edit | edit source]

Before 1907, no births were recorded by the state or county. You must search substitute records to locate your ancestor’s birth date and place.

  Records that give birth information:
Death Records
Cemetery Records
Newspapers
Bible Records
Church Records
Census
Military Records
Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births from 1907 thru 1920[edit | edit source]

In 1920, statewide registration of births began in New Mexico. If you cannot locate your ancestor in the databases below, try searching for birth information in other records.

For births that exist during this time period, try the following databases:

Includes Index and Digital Images
Try 1st:
At FamilySearch Centers/Libraries:
Kentucky Births, 1852-1910 Ancestry Library edition - free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center includes digital images
Use Your Ancestry Subscription:

Kentucky Births, 1852-1910 Ancestry subscription - $, To obtain a subscription to Ancestry
Next try:
Includes Index Only

Kentucky, Births, 1839-1960 FamilySearch - Free; incomplete index, no images
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information

Obtain the Record[edit | edit source]

With approximate birth years and places, you can locate birth records from 1852-1910 on microfilms available through the Family History Library (films 1533971-1533979 and films 174932-174943), Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort (films 994027-994058), Filson Club, Louisville (film 929.3 K37v, 32 reels), and other Kentucky repositories.

Delayed records of births before 1911 can be obtained for a fee from the Office of Vital Statistics.


There are no restrictions on these records.

Return to top: Choose another birth year


Births after 1920[edit | edit source]

Statewide registration of births began in 1911 in Kentucky.

For births that exist during this time period, try the following databases:

Includes Index Only
Try 1st:
Kentucky Births Index, 1911-1999 FamilyTreeLegends - Free; index only
Try 2nd:
Kentucky Births Index, 1911-2007 Archives subscription - $; index only; extended years
Try 3rd:
At FamilySearch Centers/Libraries:

Kentucky Births Index, 1911-1999 Ancestry Library edition - free at FamilySearch Centers and Libraries; Find your local FamilySearch Center
Use Your Ancestry subscription:

Kentucky Births Index, 1911-1999 Ancestry subscription version - $, to sign up for a subscription; Obtain a subscription to Ancestry
Can't find your ancestor in the index? Tips for searching indexes
No birth record for your ancestor? Other records with birth information

Obtain the Certificate[edit | edit source]

With full names, exact dates and places (from your records or the index above) of an event, you can order a copy of the birth certificate for a fee from VitalChek.


Restrictions for New Mexico birth certificates:
To obtain a copy of the birth certificate, you must be:

  • The person on the certificate
  • The parent or grandparent of the person on the certificate (paternal grandparent is eligible if father is listed on the vital record)
  • The spouse of the person on the certificate
  • The child of the person on the certificate
  • The sibling of the person on the certificate
  • The legal guardian of the person on the certificate
  • Anyone who has legal interest in the certificate
NOTE: A copy of the birth certificate cannot be obtained by anyone except those listed above.

If you do not want to order the birth record, there are other records with birth information you can search.

Return to top: Choose another birth year


Related Wiki Articles[edit | edit source]

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