Union County, New Mexico Public Records

To request public records in Union County, New Mexico, contact the Union County Clerk-Recorder office by mail, in person, or through the online request portal. Under New Mexico public records law, agencies must respond within the required timeframe.

Union County New Mexico court jurisdiction is located in Clayton, New Mexico. The court has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The court also has jurisdiction over small claims, probate, and juvenile matters. The address is: Union County Courthouse, 200 South First Street, Clayton, NM 88415. Union County New Mexico Court is located at 100 East Broadway, Clayton, NM 88415. It is a district court that serves Union County, New Mexico. It is a court of limited jurisdiction, handling civil and criminal cases, including traffic violations, small claims, probate, juvenile, and domestic relations matters.

Vital records — birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees — are maintained by the Union County Clerk-Recorder. Certified copies can be requested in person, by mail, or online. State law determines which records are public and which require proof of relationship.

Property records in Union County are maintained by the county Assessor and Recorder office. You can search property ownership, tax assessments, deed transfers, and mortgage liens online through the county portal. The Treasurer-Tax Collector manages property tax payments.