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''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Vital Records''' {{NM-sidebar}} | ''[[United States Genealogy|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' '''Vital Records''' {{NM-sidebar}} | ||
== New Mexico Birth, Marriage and Death Records == | |||
[[Image:Vital Records.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Vital Records.jpg]] | [[Image:Vital Records.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Vital Records.jpg]] | ||
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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://nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/ 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://nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/ New New Mexico Vital Records State Department of Health] or the County Clerk's office of the county where the event occurred. | ||
== Vital Records Reference Dates == | |||
New Mexico vital records start the following years: | New Mexico vital records start the following years: | ||
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<nowiki>* </nowiki>New Mexico counties were required to keep birth and death records beginning on this date. | <nowiki>* </nowiki>New Mexico counties were required to keep birth and death records beginning on this date. | ||
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== 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. | 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. | ||
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*Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_mexico.htm New Mexico Certificates] online -$ | *Order [http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w/new_mexico.htm New Mexico Certificates] online -$ | ||
== Birth Records == | |||
In 1907 each county in [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] was required to keep birth and death records. Records dating from the 1880s are available for a few counties. All of these records have been sent to the Vital Statistics Bureau (address below). To locate death records for the years 1899-1949, see the online [http://www.usgwarchives.net/nm/nmdi.htm New Mexico Death Index Project]. | In 1907 each county in [[New Mexico Genealogy|New Mexico]] was required to keep birth and death records. Records dating from the 1880s are available for a few counties. All of these records have been sent to the Vital Statistics Bureau (address below). To locate death records for the years 1899-1949, see the online [http://www.usgwarchives.net/nm/nmdi.htm New Mexico Death Index Project]. | ||
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== Marriage Records == | |||
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. | ||
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Divorce records are available only from the clerk of the district court in the county where the decree was granted. | Divorce records are available only from the clerk of the district court in the county where the decree was granted. | ||
== Death Records == | |||
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 unless they are at least fifty years old. See [http://www.vitalrecordsnm.org/death.shtml New Mexico Department of Health] website for information. | 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 unless they are at least fifty years old. See [http://www.vitalrecordsnm.org/death.shtml New Mexico Department of Health] website for information. | ||
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*[[New Mexico Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|New Mexico Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | *[[New Mexico Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)|New Mexico Death Records (FamilySearch Historical Records)]]<br> | ||
== Substitute Records == | |||
[[New Mexico Church Records|New Mexico Church Records]] | [[New Mexico Church Records|New Mexico Church Records]] | ||
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[[New Mexico History|New Mexico History]] | [[New Mexico History|New Mexico History]] | ||
== Tips == | |||
*Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record. | *Information listed on vital records is given by an informant. Learn the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) of the record. The closer the relationship of the informant to the subject(s) and whether or not the informant was present at the time of the event can help determine the accuracy of the information found on the record. | ||
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*Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''New Mexico '''to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by the county. | *Search for Vital Records in the FamilySearch Catalog by using a '''Place Search '''and then choosing '''Vital Records'''. Search for '''New Mexico '''to locate records filed by the State and then search the '''name of the county '''to locate records kept by the county. | ||
== Archives, Libraries and Societies == | |||
[[New Mexico Archives and Libraries|New Mexico Archives and Libraries]] | [[New Mexico Archives and Libraries|New Mexico Archives and Libraries]] | ||
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New Mexico Societies | New Mexico Societies | ||
== 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 {{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 {{FHL|157283|title-id|disp=book 978.9 V2h; film 874077 item 7; fiche 6051288}}). </ref> | ||
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