Union County, New Mexico Public Records

Mugshots and booking photos in Union County, New Mexico, can be obtained from the Union County Sheriff's Office. They may provide access to these records upon request. For online access, you can check if the Sheriff's Office has an online portal or contact them directly at 114 Court Street, Clayton, NM 88415, or by phone at (575) 374-2583.

To obtain a criminal background check in Union County, New Mexico, you should contact the New Mexico Department of Public Safety. They handle statewide background checks and require a completed application and fingerprint submission. Locally, you may also inquire at the Union County Sheriff's Office for any additional procedures specific to the county.

You can look up sex offenders in Union County, New Mexico, by accessing the New Mexico Sex Offender Registry. This registry provides detailed information about registered sex offenders in the area. You can search the registry online through the New Mexico Department of Public Safety's website to find offenders by name or location.

You can register to vote in Union County through the Union County Clerk's office at 200 Court Street, Clayton, or online at nmvote.org, New Mexico's official voter registration portal. The registration deadline is 28 days before any election, though New Mexico allows same-day registration during early voting and on election day. You'll need proof of identity and residence. The County Clerk can also provide information about absentee ballot requests and early voting at (575) 374-9577.

Property records in Union County are maintained by the Union County Clerk's Office (County Clerk) at 200 Court Street, Clayton, NM 88415, phone (575) 374-9577. You can search for deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, and plat maps by visiting the office in person or calling with specific requests. Property tax information and assessed values are available through the county Assessor's Office at the same location, phone (575) 374-2823. Online access is limited; most records require in-person searches or written requests with applicable copying fees.

Birth and death certificates for Union County are maintained by the New Mexico Department of State Vital Records Office in Santa Fe. You can order certified copies online through VitalChek at vitalrecordsonlineorders.com, by mail to 1105 St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87502, or in person at the state office. The fee is $10.00 for the first copy. Processing takes 2-4 weeks by mail or 3-5 business days for expedited online orders. You must provide valid ID and proof of eligibility under New Mexico vital records law.

For local business licenses and trade name (DBA) filings in Union County, contact the Union County Clerk's Office at 200 Court Street, Clayton, phone (575) 374-9577. For formal business entity registration including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships, search the New Mexico Secretary of State's business database at portal.sos.state.nm.us, which is free and searchable by business name or registered agent. Professional licenses are issued by state regulatory boards, and sales tax permits are handled through the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.