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1. Where can I obtain a copy of my birth certificate?

You can obtain a copy of your birth certificate by visiting the New Mexico Health Department: Vital Records

2. Where can I obtain a marriage license? What are the requirements and price of a license?

You can obtain a marriage license and find out more about requirements and pricing by visiting the Eddy County Clerk's Office webpage.

3. Are Eddy County Clerk documents available online?

Documents are not available online, but for information and copies, you can contact the County Clerk's Office.

4. Are Eddy County Property Records available online?

Yes, property records are available online. For more information, visit the

Property Assessor webpage.

5. Where do I pay my property taxes?

Property taxes can be paid through the Eddy County Treasurer's Office.

6. Are there any County Ordinances which regulate oil and gas drilling?

For information on oil and gas drilling regulations, contact Wesley Hooper, Community Services Director 575-887-9511 Community Services web site

the Planning & Development Department.

7. Who is incarcerated in the Detention Center?

Search here Inmate Look Up

8. Where can I get a map for a particular part of Eddy County?

Find maps and other information at the Eddy County GIS webpage.

9. Where can I obtain a copy of a death certificate?

Death certificates may be obtained through the New Mexico Health Department Vital Records site.

10. When does Eddy County have Delinquent Tax Property Sales?

Eddy County does not hold such sales. Real property that has delinquent taxes is sold by the State of New Mexico. The sale is advertised in local newspapers under the Legal Notices section.

11. Is there a Justice of the Peace to perform a marriage ceremony?

No, Eddy County does not have a Justice of the Peace.

12. Where can I get a business license?

Business licenses can be obtained in either Carlsbad or Artesia.

13. Where can I receive a copy of planning and zoning regulations?

For more information, contact the the GIS Department.

14. How can I apply for a job with Eddy County?

For information on jobs and job applications, visit the Eddy County Human Resources page.

15. Does Eddy County maintain a "bidders" list?

For more information on bids, contact the Eddy County Finance Department.

16. Where are the Eddy County bids (RFPs)?

Eddy County bids can be found at the Bids webpage.

17. Where can I obtain a copy of my divorce decree or adoption record?

Call 575-885-4740 or visit the Fifth District Court website.

18. Where can I find out about mineral rights on a piece of property/land I own?

For information on land owner rights, see the

Eddy County Assessor's page.