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How to Change Your Name in New Mexico
Every New Mexico county handles name changes a little differently — different clerk offices, fees, and processing times. Below are detailed, county-specific guides plus the steps that apply statewide.
Pick your New Mexico county
Every New Mexico county is covered. Pick yours for the offices, fees and forms that apply where you live.
Bernalillo County
Catron County
Chaves County
Cibola County
Colfax County
Curry County
De Baca County
Doña Ana County
Eddy County
Grant County
Guadalupe County
Harding County
Hidalgo County
Lea County
Lincoln County
Los Alamos County
Luna County
McKinley County
Mora County
Otero County
Quay County
Rio Arriba County
Roosevelt County
San Juan County
San Miguel County
Sandoval County
Santa Fe County
Sierra County
Socorro County
Taos County
Torrance County
Union County
Valencia County
The New Mexico name-change steps
1. Certified copies. Get them from your county clerk (marriage) or the District Court Clerk (divorce or court order).
2. Social Security. Update your SSA record first — it's free.
3. New Mexico MVD. Reissue your license with your new name.
4. Passport. Submit the correct form with a certified copy.
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- How do I change my name in New Mexico?
- Get certified copies of your marriage certificate, divorce decree, or court order, then update Social Security, your New Mexico driver's license, and your passport in that order. Exact offices and fees vary by county — pick your county below.
- How long does a name change take in New Mexico?
- A marriage or divorce name change usually takes a few weeks once you have certified copies. A court-order name change takes longer because of the petition and hearing.