An apostille is attached to a notarized original document or a certified recorded instrument. For documents that are notarized, the apostille verifies that the person who notarized the document was appointed to a notary public commission in New Mexico at the time of the notarization. For certified recorded instruments issued by government agencies, the apostille verifies that the person who certified the document was an appointed or elected official in New Mexico at the time of the certification. Examples of public documents include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, divorce decrees, and school transcripts.
The following documents qualify for New Mexico apostilles:
notarized by notaries public qualified in the State of New Mexico
issued and certified New Mexico County Clerks
signed by New Mexico State Registrar of Vital Records
issued County Clerk Recorders
documents signed by New Mexico Secretary of State
Birth and death certificates should be issued by the State registrar of vital records.
Notaries Public may NOT make a photocopy of a birth certificate or a death certificate. Birth and death certificates are official state records. Certified copies may be obtained only from the State Registrar of Vital Records at Vital Records & Health Statistics in Santa Fe, New Mexico by calling 505-827-0121 or by visiting their website nmhealth.org.
Marriage certificates should be issued by the Office of the County Clerk. The copies must be certified by the County Clerk.
Notaries Public may NOT make a photocopy of a marriage certificate. Marriage certificates are official county records.
Divorce judgments should be issued by the District Court in the county where the divorce was filed. Plain copies are not eligible. The copies must be certified.
Notaries Public may NOT make a photocopy of a divorce judgment. Divorce records are official county records.
School transcripts and diplomas - must be issued by the school registrar and notarized. Read more about apostille requirements for school transcripts in the State of New Mexico...
Notarized document (e.g. powers of attorney, affidavits, etc.) must have the original signature of the signer and the notarial statement (acknowledgment or jurat)
Acknowledgment:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, copies of diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
State of New Mexico
County of ______________
This instrument was acknowledged before me on __________ (date) by __________________ (name(s) of individual(s))
________________________
Notary Public
Official stamp / Notary seal
My commission expires ______________
Jurat:
(for personal powers of attorney, affidavits, statements, letters, consents, copies of diplomas and transcripts signed by school officials, etc.)
State of New Mexico
County of ______________
Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me on ______________ (date) by __________________ (name(s) of individual(s)).
________________________
Notary Public
Official stamp / Notary seal
My commission expires ______________
Certificates of Good Standing issued by NM Secretary of State are acceptable for apostilles as PDF files. Just forward the PDF file to us.
A transcripts must be accompanied by a letter on school letterhead (separate page) certifying that the transcript is a true unaltered transcript of the student. The letter must be signed by the school's registrar, and notarized by a Notarial Officer. 
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All notarized documents must contalin the notarial statement, either the acknowledgment or jurat.