OPEN PUBLIC RECORDS

Because You Need to Know
How to use this page: Pick the record type you need below. Each section names the agency that holds those records and links to the official source — no aggregators, no third-party services.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records through NM Courts Case Lookup
🔍 Arrest records from county sheriffs and municipal police
📋 Criminal history checks through NMDPS Records Bureau
🏛️ Vital records, property records, and open-records requests
Have this ready before you start:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • The county where the record was created

How Records Work in New Mexico

New Mexico's court and arrest records run across state, county, and arresting-agency levels. The state judiciary under the New Mexico Supreme Court maintains court records through the Case Lookup statewide system. New Mexico DPS Records Bureau holds statewide criminal history. Most local records — deeds, marriage licenses, District Court filings — are held at the county level.

New Mexico has 33 counties organized into 13 judicial districts. Each county has its own District Court Clerk, Magistrate Court (except Bernalillo, which has Metropolitan Court), County Clerk (for deeds, vital records, elections), sheriff, and Probate Court. Case Lookup's statewide coverage makes New Mexico searchable across court levels. The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is a distinctive feature — everywhere else in the state, Magistrate Courts handle the same caseload.

Counties in New Mexico

New Mexico has 33 counties. Select one below to find local court, arrest, and court and arrest records.

What this page does not show: Not every record is online. Some sensitive case types are restricted from public view. Older records and specialized filings may require a clerk's office visit. When in doubt, call the agency directly.

This page is a guide to help you find official records — it is not the official database. All information comes from government sources. Verify details directly with the agency that holds the records.

Last updated: April 24, 2026