Short answer. The New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division issues apostilles here for $3 per document, by mail, in person and online. Processed daily Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no number of days is stated).
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At a glance
- Issuing office
- New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division Official page
- Fee
- $3 per document (statutory fee).
- How to submit
- File online through the enterprise portal, in person, or by mail.
- Processing time
- Processed daily Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no number of days is stated).
- Request form
- Notary, Apostille, & Facsimile Filings (online portal) Open it
- Mailing address
- 325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300, Santa Fe, NM 87501
What each document needs first
- Vital records
- Certified copies come only from the State Registrar of Vital Records.
- Notarized documents
- An apostille is attached to a notarized original document or a certified recorded instrument.
Checklist by document
- Vital record: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Notarized document: county step not confirmed, 1 step not confirmed
- Court record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
- FBI background check: no county step first
- School record: county step not confirmed, 2 steps not confirmed
Worth knowing
Requests are filed online through the office's enterprise portal, in person or by mail, and processed Monday to Thursday.
Signing a power of attorney, affidavit or consent for use abroad? The online notary and apostille package, or check whether your country needs an apostille or legalization.
MCC Solutions handles New Jersey apostilles, and our guide explains how to get an apostille in New Jersey. For other states, this page lists the office's own process.
Official sources
- Apostille / Authentications, New Mexico Secretary of State (checked November 2026)
General information, not legal advice. Use the office's own request form where it has one. Federal records, including FBI checks, go to the U.S. Department of State, and a destination outside the Hague Convention also needs embassy legalization.
Common questions
Who issues apostilles in New Mexico?
The New Mexico Secretary of State, Business Services Division. $3 per document (statutory fee).
How do I apostille a New Mexico birth or marriage certificate?
Certified copies come only from the State Registrar of Vital Records.
Can a notarized document from New Mexico be apostilled directly?
An apostille is attached to a notarized original document or a certified recorded instrument.
How long does an apostille take in New Mexico?
Processed daily Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (no number of days is stated). Allow extra time for mail and for any certified copy you still need to order.
Can I get a New Mexico apostille in person or online?
File online through the enterprise portal, in person, or by mail.
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