Chaves County, New Mexico Public Records

Mugshots or booking photos in Chaves County can be obtained from the Chaves County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records through their office located at 1 St. Mary's Place, Roswell, NM 88203. You can also contact them at (575) 624-6500 to inquire about any online portals or specific procedures for accessing these photos.

To obtain a criminal background check in Chaves County, you can request it through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. The local process involves submitting a request form and possibly providing fingerprints. You can contact the Chaves County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the local procedures and any additional requirements specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Chaves County by accessing the New Mexico Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety and provides a searchable online database. You can search by name, address, or geographic area to find registered sex offenders in Chaves County.

To register to vote in Chaves County, you can register online at portal.sos.state.nm.us/OVR, in person at the Chaves County Clerk's Office at 401 N. Main Street in Roswell, or by mail using a voter registration form. The registration deadline is 28 days before any election, though New Mexico offers same-day registration during the early voting period. You must be a U.S. Citizen, a resident of New Mexico and the region, and at least 18 years old by the date of the election. Absentee ballots are available to all registered voters without requiring an excuse and can be requested through the County Clerk's office.

Property records in Chaves County can be accessed through the Chaves County Assessor's Office at 400 N. Main Street, Roswell (575) 624-6609), which provides an online property search portal for tax assessments, ownership, and parcel information. For recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other land documents, contact the County Clerk at 401 N. Main Street (575) 624-6614); many records have been digitized but may require in-person research or working with an abstract company. The county also offers a GIS parcel viewer with aerial imagery and zoning information accessible through the county website.

Birth and death certificates for events occurring in Chaves County are maintained by the New Mexico Department of Health, Vital Records and Health Statistics, and can be requested by mail at P.O. Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502, in person at the Santa Fe office, or online through VitalChek at vitalrecordsonline.com. The fee is $10 for the first copy and $5 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously. Processing time for mail requests is typically 6-10 weeks, with expedited service available for additional fees. Only eligible individuals such as the person named on the certificate, parents, legal guardians, or those with a direct and tangible interest may request these confidential records with proper identification.

Business records in Chaves County can be searched through multiple sources depending on the type of registration. For formal business entities like LLCs and corporations, use the free New Mexico Secretary of State business search at portal.sos.state.nm.us. For Doing Business As (DBA) or Trade Name filings in Chaves County, contact the Chaves County Clerk's Office at 401 N. Main Street, Roswell (575) 624-6614), where these records are maintained and available for public inspection. Local business licenses within the city of Roswell are handled by Roswell City Hall at 425 N. Pennsylvania Avenue (575) 637-6202).