Apply For A Rio Rancho Marriage License
Now that I am engaged, what do I need to do to obtain a marriage license in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
Congratulations on your recent engagement! To obtain a marriage license in Rio Rancho, you will need to submit a marriage license application at the Sandoval County Clerk’s office. The Sandoval County Administrative Offices are located at 1500 Idalia Road, Building D, Bernalillo, New Mexico. Most departments have office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can call the County Clerk’s office for more information: 867-7572. You might also want to visit the Sandoval County Clerk’s official website at Rio Rancho Marriage License.
What are the qualifications that I need to meet to be issued a marriage license in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
To be issued a marriage license in Rio Rancho, both you and the person that you are marrying need to be single, and at least 18 years of age. You should be prepared to show a valid form of photo I.D. and provide your social security number at the Sandoval County Clerk’s office.
What are the qualifications that I need to meet if I am a minor?
There are some additional qualifications that you need to meet if you are a minor. If you are 16 or 17 years old, you need to have parental consent to be issued a marriage license. If you are 15 years old, you may also need a court order to be issued a marriage license. Contact the Sandoval County Clerk’s office to learn more.
When does my marriage license expire?
Your marriage license from the Sandoval County Clerk’s office does not have an expiration date. Your marriage license will be issued on the spot. There is no waiting period before you can use the license and you can use the license anywhere in the state of New Mexico.
What tests do I need in order to apply for a marriage license in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
You do not need a blood test or any other kind of physical examination in order to apply for a marriage license in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
How much do I need to pay for a marriage license in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
You will need to pay the marriage license fee at the Sandoval County Clerk’s office when you apply. The marriage license fee in most counties in New Mexico is $25.00, but you should contact the Sandoval County Clerk’s office for more information about the marriage license fee in Sandoval County.
Who can I invite to perform my wedding ceremony in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
You can invite any authorized person that you wish to perform your wedding ceremony. Ordained religious clergy members, active or retired judges, and justices of the peace are all authorized to perform wedding ceremonies in the state of New Mexico.
After my wedding ceremony, how do I obtain my marriage certificate in Rio Rancho, New Mexico?
After your wedding ceremony, the signed marriage license needs to be returned to the Sandoval County Clerk’s office within 90 days to be recorded. Once the license has been recorded, you can order certified copies of the marriage certificate from the Sandoval County Clerk’s office. You should contact the Sandoval County Clerk’s office for more information about ordering copies or certified copies of your marriage certificate.
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