Govenor of New Mexico:
gov@gov.state.nm.us
Include your physical address and phone number with area code.
Obtain Your Non-Identifying Information:
CYFD-PSD Central Adoptions Unit
P.O. Drawer 5160-Room 219
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502
(800) 610-7610
Ask for Mrs. Isabel Garcia. The other number for Mrs. Garcia is 1-505-827-8400. Be sure to ASK FOR and sign your "Waiver of Confidentiality". This release is your permission for them to give out any and all information on you to those in your birth family who might be looking for you. If anyone in your family has already signed this release, you could be reunited very quickly; without needing the services of the Court or a Court appointed Intermediary (also known as a "CI").
New Mexico Social Services:
Agency: New Mexico Human Services Department
Secretary: William H. Johnson, Jr.
Public Information Number: 1-505-827-7750
Agency: New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department
Secretary: Heather Wilson
Public Information Number: 1-505-827-6984
Web Page: http://www.apwa.org/statenew/NM.htm
New Mexico State Library Archives Division:
They can be reached by calling: 1-505-827-7332
New Mexico's Equivalent To The ISRR Registry:
A Must! - Very Helpful!
Operation Identity
13101 Black Stone Road N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87111
The Salvation Army
Territorial Headquarters
2780 Lomita Boulevard
Torrance, California 90505
Phone: 1-310-534-7100
FAX: 1-310-534-7683
For all the old Booth Memorial Records:
Sometimes they will release certain information. It doesn't hurt to write and see what they're willing to send to you.
Recommended Attorney:
Claudia Crawford
1-505-346-4646
Department of Motor Vehicles:
Registration Department
P.O. Box 1028-E
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-1028
1-505-827-2241
OR
DMV: Driver's Licenses Department
P.O. Box 1028-L
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-1028
Important!! Call and check for up-to-date costs!
Please enclose a check for $4, for current License History OR enclose a check for $20 for historical information. For payment of records, documents, or copies needed, write a check payable to: Department of Motor Vehicles. The New Mexico licensing age is currently 15 years of age.
USEFUL LINKS:
ISRR's Web Page
Sally File maintains a free, private registry for New Mexico's adoptees and birth families. She's had it for over 20 years. Sally is also a Court-appointed Intermediary (also known as a Confidential Intermediary).
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
Cyndi has a comprehensive accumulation of links to any kind of useful site. The largest on the Internet!
New Mexico Vital Records
Numerous links to related topics concerning New Mexico.
L.I.I. Legal Information Institute
New Mexico Territorial Laws
You'll find the "Territorial Law" link in the frame on the left side of the screen.
American Association of Open Adoption Agencies
Non-profit Adoption Agencies Committed To Adoption Services Of The Highest Quality.
ADOPTION LAWS ACTIVISM A great list of links to use!
Adoption Links
Below is a listing of Better Business Bureaus for New Mexico. Some BBB offices provide services in multiple states.
Better Business Bureau
Serving New Mexico, except for Four Corners Area
2625 Pennsylvania NE Suite 2050
Albuquerque NM 87110-3657
Phone: (505) 346-0110 24 hours
Fax: (505) 346-0696
http://www.bbbnm.com"
Better Business Bureau
Serving Four Corners and Grand Junction, Colorado
308 North Locke
Farmington NM 87401-5855
Phone: (505) 326-6501 9:00 -12:00 / 1:00 - 3:00
Fax: (505) 327-7731
The Better Business Bureau
Shea's Search Series
The Definitive Guide to Self-Empowered Adoptee Search
DO THIS FIRST/IT IS FREE
The International Soundex Reunion Registry
Get your registration form by sending a Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope to:
I.S.R.R.
P.O. Box 2312
Carson City, Nevada 89702-2312
(702) 882-7755
Where to write for Non-Identifying Information/For every state
ADOPT: Assitance Information Support.
FOR NEW MEXICO
Human Services Dept. Adoption Services
PO Box 2348
Santa Fe, NM 87504
1-505/827-4109
TO OBTAIN VITAL RECORDS INFORMATION
New Mexico State Vital Records Office
New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics
P.O. Box 26110
1105 St. Francis Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 827-0121 or (505) 827-0405
(505) 827-2316 Credit card orders
Fax: (505) 984-1048
Vitalchek Network - New Mexico
Obtain vital records by phone
Index to New Mexico County Vital Records Offices
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW WHEN WRITING FOR VITAL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS
Vital Records Information
Death Certificate
How and where to obtain a copy in the U.S.
Vital Records Information
Marriage License
How and where to obtain a copy in the U.S.
Vital Records Information
Divorce Decree
How and where to obtain a copy in the U.S.
Foreign Vital Records Web Sites
Vital Records Information Guidelines
Related Links
Vital Records Information
Birth, Death and Marriage Records - International
Vital Records & Other Help for NEW MEXICO
State Adoption Department
Human Services Department
Social Services Division, Adoption Services
Drawer 5160, Santa Fe
NM 87502-5160
505-827-8456
State Archives, New Mexico State Library, Archives Division
300 Don Gasper
Santa Fe, NM 875023
505-827-7332
Hospital records may be available from the individual hospital.
Legal notices are often times found in Spanish or in a newspaper in another city. Try Genealogy Libraries periodicals to search through. Also try Legal publications that were in print at the time of the birth, check with your librarian, try a law library
Department of Motor Vehicles: One can get a drivers license at the age of 15 years. Transcripts are $4.00. You must have the driver's full name and driver's license number. Payment must be in the form of a money order or cashier's check made out to the "New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles". Be sure to check with YOUR State's DMV first, for any changes in costs!
Department of Motor Vehicles
Joseph Montoya Building Driver Services
P.O. Box 1028
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1028
505-827-2241
Physician Licensing Board
NM Board of Medical Examiners
P. O. Box 20001
Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-827-7317
Attorney Licensing Board
State Bar of New Mexico
1117 Stamford, NE, P. O. Box 25883
Albuquerque, NM 87125
505-842-6132
Vital Statistics, NM Health Services Division
P.O. Box 26110
1190 St. Francis Dr.
Santa Fe, NM 87502
505-827-2339 or 505-827-0121
The state office has death and birth records beginning in 1920 and delayed records since 1880. Make check or money order payable to Vital Statistics.
Marriage and divorce records are available from the Clerk of Superior Court in the county where the divorce was granted or the marriage license was issued. Fees vary.
Some county offices carry vital records. Many have different offices for handling specific types of vital records and holdings may vary.
STATE PUBLIC RECORDS DATABASES STARTING TO COME ONTO THE NET
State and County Public Records (Including Inmate Information)
Uniform Commercial Codes
Physician Profile
On-line Search Secretary of State Search; Incorporations
Public Records Online: The National Guide to Private & Government Online Sources of Public Records
The Sourcebook of Local Court and County Record Retrievers 1999: The Definitive Guide to Searching for Public Record Information at the State Level
Professional Licensing, On-line Verification
Public records office
PUBLIC RECORDS SEARCH for New Mexico. Fee charged.
Military Adoption Message Board
Cyndi's Military Resources Worldwide
US ARMY HOMEPAGE INDEX
VETERANS AND MILITARY WEBSITES
Record Lookup Services Just Added -- 11 New Lookups for Military, Passenger, and U.S. Vital Records!
New Mexico Genealogical Society
Lineages' Genealogy Site: New Mexico - Vital Records Offices
United States of America Vital Records Offices
New Mexico Maps and Information
Genealogy Helplist - New Mexico Volunteers who are willing to help others by looking up specific items at institutions near them
New Mexico Genealogy Resources on the Internet
Genealogy links divided into access types (mailing lists, usenet newsgroups, ftp sites, gopher sites, web sites, telnet sites, and email sites)
Southern New Mexico Online
Online magazine, regional info center, writers showcase, coupons, contests, mall, more!
50States.com - New Mexico
Information resource links for the state
Civil War Rosters for New Mexico
Newcomers Clubs of New Mexico Clubs that help integrate new residents into the local community through social events, interest groups and children's activities
