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Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1920 and was generally complied with by 1930. Delayed registrations of births are also available from 1935. You can obtain birth and death certificates by writing to: | Statewide registration of vital statistics began in 1920 and was generally complied with by 1930. Delayed registrations of births are also available from 1935. You can obtain birth and death certificates by writing to: | ||
'''Vital Statistics Bureau'''<br | '''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/VitalRec/ | ||
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'' (Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993; FHL book 973 V24wv). 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'' (Hyattsville, Maryland: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, March 1993; FHL book 973 V24wv). 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. | ||
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You can learn more about the history and availability of vital records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New Mexico'' (Albuquerque, New Mexico: Historical Records Survey, 1942; FHL book 978.9 V2h; film 874077 item 7; fiche 6051288). | You can learn more about the history and availability of vital records in ''Guide to Public Vital Statistics Records in New Mexico'' (Albuquerque, New Mexico: Historical Records Survey, 1942; FHL book 978.9 V2h; film 874077 item 7; fiche 6051288). | ||
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