The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office and Probate Judge’s Office will perform marriage ceremonies on Valentine's Day during the “Romance at the Rotunda” event at the at the Doña Ana County Government Center. For couples wishing to get married on that day, here are the steps you need to take before February 14.
Step 1: Complete the Online Marriage Application by clicking here. After completing the application, you’ll receive a transaction number. Keep this number. Please note marriage licenses are issued by appointment only. Appointments are filling up quickly, so please complete this step as soon as possible. Couples getting married on Feb. 14 but not participating in the Romance at the Rotunda event must also make an appointment to acquire a marriage license before their ceremony.
Step 2: Call the Clerk’s Office at 575-647-7421 to schedule an appointment to complete the application process. To participate in the Romance at the Rotunda event, you will schedule a ceremony time slot in addition to scheduling the marriage application appointment. Give the Clerk the transaction number from Step 1 above.
Step 3: Both applicants must attend the appointment in person at the Clerk’s Office (inside the Government Center) to finalize the marriage application. Applicants must bring their ID to the appointment.
Step 4: On Wednesday, February 14, arrive 30 minutes before your ceremony to check in. Check-in will be in front of the Clerk’s Office, located on the right side of the government building.
Step 5: Ceremony
Step 6: After the ceremony, return the Signed Marriage License to the check-in table for recording and filing by the Clerk’s Office staff.
Couples wishing to get married on Valentine’s Day must have a marriage license prior to their ceremony. Remember to bring it with you to the ceremony. Spanish ceremonies are also available upon request.
Costs:
Marriage License - $25
Wedding Ceremony – Free
Optional items to bring with you on Feb. 14:
- Bouquet
- Veil
- Rings
- Personalized Vows
- Camera
- Other sentimental items
For questions regarding a marriage license, please contact the Clerk’s Office at 575-647-7421.
