Marriage Licenses
The County Clerk's office is available to issue Marriage Licenses from 8:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday.
No blood testing is required and there is no waiting period.
License Fee is $25.00, which must be cash - no checks or credit cards.
AGE AND ID REQUIREMENTS
Required ID - Driver's License, Birth Certificate or Student ID with Birth Date.
1. 18 years or older with ID
2. 16 or older but under 18 years of age with ID and a parent or legal guardian present to sign consent form.
- A. Parent or legal guardian must also have the required ID.
- B. Legal guardian must present Certified Guardianship Appointment Documents from the Courts.
3. Under 16 years of age with an Order from the District Court.
The Marriage License does not expire and will be valid when the Marriage Ceremony is performed.
Marriage Ceremony must take place in the state of New Mexico.
The couple is responsible for contacting a minister, pastor, priest or judge to perform the marriage ceremony.
License must be returned to the County Clerk within 90 days of the marriage ceremony.
The following persons are available for Marriage Ceremonies, it is your responsibility to contact them to schedule the ceremony before you get the license and certificate.
**you must have the certificate before the ceremony.** |
PROBATE JUDGE |
Melba Hamby - Courthouse, Lovington - 396-8648
(Wedding Ceremonies - Wednesdays - 1:30 pm) |
MAGISTRATE JUDGES |
Willie Henry and/or Barry Peters - 2210 N Alto, Hobbs - 397-3621
Russell Martin - 220 Ave Q, Eunice - 575-394-2635
Russell Martin - 400 S Hwy 18, Jal - 575-395-2740
David Finger – 100 W. Central, Lovington – 396-6677 |
MUNICIPAL JUDGES |
Barbara Campbell, 213 S Love, Lovington - 396-4043
Carlton Glen Jenkins, 2301 Ave O, Eunice - 575-394-2635
Michael N May, 400 S Hwy 18, Jal - 575-395-3314 |
MINISTERS |
Rev. Elio Barrios, Hobbs - 942-8661 or 631-8065
Rev. Joel Contreras, Hobbs - 575-390-7000
Rev. Thom Lewis, Lovington/Hobbs - 575-704-7884
Rev. Dusty Marshall, Hobbs - 393-8823 or 631-3352
Bro. Gary Littlejohn, Hobbs - 704-7383 |
| Some Ministers & Judges may charge a fee. |
Lea County Clerk
P.O. Box 1507
Lovington, NM 88260
(575) 396-8619
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