New Mexico Background Checks
New Mexico Criminal Records
New Mexico criminal records are maintained and distributed by the New Mexico State Central Repository for Criminal History, which holds offenders’ arrest records for felony and misdemeanor offenses (only for offenses resulting in 6 months or greater jail sentences), as well as DWI offenses. All New Mexico criminal records are based on fingerprint cards taken during arrest and are the source document for all criminal history submissions made by various state law enforcement agencies. The associated AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) is maintained by the Department of Public Safety.
Individuals cannot request personal New Mexico criminal records, but can view them in person through personal attorney or other authorized agent. AFIS uses proprietary biometric software to maintain this database, which was instituted in 2007. Livescan stations are now stationed in detention centers throughout New Mexico to further facilitate accurate fingerprinting at the time of arrest and to help maintain accurate criminal history information for each individual.
The total fee for government agencies requiring a complete New Mexico criminal records check where the request is submitted electronically is $33, while submissions via mail cost $44. Fingerprinting services performed cost government agencies $7.
To access criminal records by mail do the following:
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Step 1: Fill out the Authorization for Release of Information form. Click Here.
Step 2: Provide payment in the amount of $10.
Step 3: Submit the form and payment to the Department of Public Safety at the address outlined below.
For additional information on obtaining New Mexico criminal records, please contact the office at the address or phone number below:
Department of Public Safety4491 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
(505) 827-9181
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New Mexico Criminal History Records Request
New Mexico Court Records
New Mexico court records are available online through a searchable database holding records for the New Mexico District Court, Magistrate Court and Municipal Court, although Municipal Court information only includes criminal domestic violence and DWI convictions from September 1991 and onward. District and Magistrate case records are updated daily, which means any records viewed are as recent as 24 hours prior to the time stamped on the record.
This database is the result of the statewide court automation project that started in June 1997. Therefore, if you require New Mexico court records before this time period or do not find them online, you need to contact the court directly to obtain these records.
To search for court records online do the following:
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Step 1: Visit the New Mexico Case Lookup webpage. Click Here.
Step 2: Agree to the terms and conditions and then run a search by name, case number or DWI and fill out all required information fields.
Step 3: Click “Search” to view all available results.
For additional information on obtaining New Mexico court records, please contact the office at the address or phone number below:
New Mexico Administrative Office of the CourtsThe State of New Mexico
237 Don Gaspar
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 827-4800
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New Mexico Court Case Lookup
New Mexico Jail Records
New Mexico jail records are maintained the New Mexico Department of Correction in conjunction with Victims Services to provide the public and law enforcement access to offender information, including parole and probation statuses. In order to access the online offender locator database, you will need to know the offender’s first and last name or the NMCD number. The NMCD number will give you the most accurate search results.
Victims Services provides a toll-free number, allowing victims of crimes to call during business hours to find information regarding an inmate’s location, release date, supervision status, or parole information. If you need information after hours, it’s advised you use the online offender locator program.
To search for jail records online do the following:
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Step 1: Visit the New Mexico Inmate Search webpage. Click Here.
Step 2: Enter the inmate’s first name, last name and NMCD Number.
Step 3: Click “Search” to view all available results.
For additional information on locating New Mexico jail records, please contact the New Mexico Department of Corrections at the address or phone number below:
New Mexico Corrections DepartmentAdult Prisons Division
Victim Services
P.O. Box 27116
Santa Fe, NM 87502
(877) 842-8464
Resource Links
New Mexico Offender Information Search
New Mexico Driving Records
To obtain New Mexico driving records for other individuals, you must be an authorized business and apply for approval to gain access to the online system New Mexico Interactive. To apply, you must fill out and submit three forms that will prove your business has a legitimate claim to accessing individuals’ New Mexico driving records. This online system allows you to search for driving history records, driver monitoring and search title, registration and lien records. The fee for is $75 and includes 1 year of subscriber access.
Individuals wishing to check their own New Mexico driving records can use an automated phone system to receive a 3-year driving record. New Mexico driving records will list personal information, as well as any citations, restrictions, speeding tickets, violations, accidents or convictions.
For additional information on obtaining New Mexico driving records, please contact the office at the address or phone number below:
New Mexico InteractiveAttention: Subscriber Services
1012 Marquez Place, Suite 108B
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
(877) 660-3468
MVD Automated Driving Record Retrieval System
(888) 683-4636
Resource Links
New Mexico Driving Record Information
Additional Resources
New Mexico Sexual Offender RegistryNew Mexico Attorney General