Lea County Public Health

302 N. 5th Street
City of Lovington
County of Lea
State of New Mexico
575-396-2853

Local Office

The Lea County Public Health's Office issues certified copies of Lea birth certificates, Lea death certificates and Lea marriage records for events that occurred in Lea, New Mexico. You may order copies of Lea vital records through this office or their state equivalent. Check the New Mexico state page for a full list of available offices.

About Lea County Public Health

New Mexico was admitted into the union as the 47th state on January 6, 1912. Located in the Southwestern United States, it is one of the Mountain States of the southern Rocky Mountains.

With a population of 2,117,522, New Mexico ranks 36th of all 50 states. However, it is the 5th largest state by size, after Montana.

Santa Fe is the capital of New Hampshire. Founded in 1610, it is the oldest capital city in the country. The most populated cities are Albuquerque, Las Cruces, and Rio Rancho. Important counties include Bernalillo County, Doña Ana County, Santa Fe County, Sandoval County, and San Juan County. 

The New Mexico Vital Records office has birth and death records going back to 1920 and delayed records since 1880. For marriage and divorce certificates, citizens must visit the County Clerk in the relevant county.

Opening Hours

Monday8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tuesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Please call to verify hours.

Lea County Public Health Services

Birth Certificate State Fee$10
Death Certificate State Fee$5

Lea County Public Health FAQs