New Mexico Secretary of State Apostille 518-956-5673

Self-Service Guide for Notarization and Authentication by the New Mexico Secretary of State

The Secretary of State offers two types of authentication: Apostille and Certificate of Authentication. Apostille, also known as "Hague Authentication," is only valid within member countries of the Hague Convention. Since Chinese consulates are currently not part of the "Hague Convention member states," only the "Certificate of Authentication" can be submitted to Chinese consulates across the United States.

If you do not have time to handle the process yourself, you can contact CHV for代办 services at 518-956-5673. We provide notarization and authentication services for personal or corporate documents from all 50 U.S. states, including consular three-level authentication or Hague Authentication. Expedited processing is available, with completion in as fast as 3 business days.

In-person or mail-in processing:

New Mexico Secretary of State
Operations Division
325 Don Gaspar, Suite 300
Santa Fe, NM 87503

Website: http://www.sos.state.nm.us/Business_Services/Apostille

Reminders for Notarization and Authentication in New Mexico

To obtain an Apostille or Authentication from the office of New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna J. Duran in Santa Fe, please follow these guidelines:

In New Mexico, documents issued by the State Registrar, notaries public, and county clerks are eligible.

• Vital Records: Must be signed and issued by State Registrar Mary Anne Escudero or Celine Sanchez.
• Notarized Documents: Ensure the notary public completes the notarial statement and stamps the document to certify that he/she holds a certificate of appointment, proving the notary's commission.
• Marriage Certificates: If you need a certified copy of a marriage certificate, contact the registered county marriage clerk.
• Divorce Decrees: If you need a certified copy of a divorce decree, contact the district court where the document was filed.

List of district courts for certified court record copies:

• Farmington District Court: 851 Andrea Dr., Farmington, NM 87401
• Roswell District Court: 400 N Virginia Ave., Roswell, NM 88201
• Las Cruces District Court: 201 W Picacho Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005

For university documents and transcripts from institutions such as New Mexico State University, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Eastern New Mexico University, Western New Mexico University, and New Mexico Highlands University, request notarized copies from the school registrar.
If you need specific county clerk document copies or records, contact them directly.