Wedding Ceremonies

Prior to being married, the couple must obtain a Marriage License from the Sandoval County Clerk’s Office located at 1500 Idalia Road, Building D, Bernalillo, New Mexico 87004. Marriage Licenses are currently being issued by appointment only. Please contact the Sandoval County Clerk’s Office at (505) 867-7572 to make an appointment for your marriage license. The fee for the Marriage License is $25.00. Note both applicants must be present to obtain the Marriage License and provide either a valid government-issued form of Identification with photo, name and date of birth, or a valid passport.

The Sandoval County Probate Judge is scheduling marriage ceremonies on Fridays by appointment only:

Please click on the Calendar Scheduling link to schedule your marriage ceremony. It is requested that an appointment be made at least 48 hours in advance to facilitate the service. Please arrive ten, (10) minutes early.

Cost and fees:

The Sandoval County Probate Judge is not allowed to accept compensation or gratuities of any form for the performance of a wedding.

Officiant services are available in the Probate Court, as well as the Administration Building lobby. Two, (2) witnesses over the age of 18 must be present at the marriage ceremony to sign the license along with the Judge.

The marriage license must be recorded with the Sandoval County Clerk’s Office within 90 days of the ceremony. Certified copies of the marriage license cost $2.50 each and may be obtained after recording.

The Sandoval County Probate Office is located at 1500 Idalia Road, Building D, Bernalillo, New Mexico, first floor.