What You Need to Know About Obtaining a Marriage License in Taos County

Taos County Clerks Office
Taos County Courthouse
105 Albright St Suite D
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 737-6380

From the Taos County Clerk’s Office Website:

TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN TAOS COUNTY
(Note: you can obtain them elsewhere in the state, but they have to be returned to that county)

• The fee is $25.00 Cash or Credit Card Only
• Both applicants must be present and be at least 18 years of age.
• All individuals must provide a valid government-issued form of identification with photo, name and date of birth
• Social Security Card or Number is required
• If you do not have a social security card two valid forms of identification are required
• If under 18 years of age, a parental consent (mother and father providing photo ID) is required. If under 15 years of age, a court order (documentation by the courts is required)
• Blood tests are not required.

OTHER INFORMATION

• Marriage Licenses are issued Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• A marriage license must be obtained BEFORE the ceremony takes place.
• Marriage Licenses issued by the clerk’s office are valid only in the State of New Mexico
• Marriage Licenses issued by the clerk’s office do not expire

FILING YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE

• ALL LICENSES ISSUED MUST BE RETURNED
• Please be sure that all parties have signed the licensed
• Bring in person or Mail your license to: 105 Albright St. Ste D, Taos, NM 87571
• After filing the license will be returned to you. Certified copies of the marriage license can be provided for legal purposes.

Taos Micro Weddings and Destination Weddings coming soon!