New Mexico Background Checks

Background Check Resources in the State of New Mexico

Background checks are regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Most state laws concerning public records and background checks are very liberal and straightforward. In the State of New Mexico, public documents are available for anyone who wants to get through appropriate channels official state agency. Background checks are essential to the ability of parties to enter into various legally binding and as such are always a great idea. Background checks typically require written permission before performing the investigation. Occasionally, you may obtain reports without permission, but the findings can lack in-depth details.

If the background check negatively affects the consumer, the party accessing public records must furnish a copy of the report and an overview of consumer rights set up by the FCRA, and allow the consumer fair time to challenge the report. Due to the increased threat of identity theft, some states (eg California), now can require the employer to provide a copy of background check to the consumer, regardless of its content.Call the numbers below (or visit the websites listed) to know how to access the specific background information you are seeking. Public information may be accessed online or by phone, mail or in person.

It is always better to call before you send written questions to obtain accurate information addressing / ordering.

New Mexico Cities

• Albuquerque

• Las Cruces

New Mexico Background Check Contact Information

New Mexico State Information Hot Line:
(505) 827-4011

New Mexico State Web Site:
www.state.nm.us

Criminal Records
Department of Public Safety
Records Bureau
PO Box 1628
Santa FE NM 87504
(505) 827-9181
(505) 827-3396 (fax)

Driving Records
Motor Vehicle Division
Driver Services Bureau
PO Box 1028
Santa Fe NM 87504-1028
(505) 827-2234
(505) 827-2267 (fax)

Vehicle Ownership Information
Motor Vehicle Division
Vehicle Services Bureau
PO Box 1028
Santa Fe NM 87504-1028
(505) 827-4636
(505) 827-0395

Vital Statistics
(birth, death) [no marriage certificates or divorce
records at state level]
Department of Health
Bureau of Vital Statistics
PO Box 26110
Santa Fe NM 87502
(505) 827-2338
(505) 984-1048

Business/Corporate Records
State Corporation Commission
Corporate Department
PO Box 1269
Santa Fe NM 87504
(505) 827-4502
(505) 827-4387 (fax)

Workers Compensation Information
Workers Compensation Office
PO Box 27198
Albuquerque NM 87125-7198
(505) 841-6000
(800) 255-7965 [in-state]
(505) 841-6060 (fax)

UCCs [tax liens available only at county level]
Secretary of State
UCC Division
State Capitol Building
Santa Fe NM 87503
(505) 827-3610
(505) 927-3611

City-County Cross Index

ONLINE:
County District and Magistrate Courts - http://www.nmcourts.gov
(New Mexico state court records)

New Mexico Criminal Records

Below are New Mexico's Offenses Known to Law Enforcement as reported by the FBI in the year 2010

• Total All Classes: 110,709
• Violent Crime: 4,316
• Property Crime: 12,362
• Murder and Nonnegligent Manslaughter: 86
• Forcible Rape: 122
• Robbery: 330
• Aggravated Assault: 3,778
• Burglary: 1,636
• Larceny Theft: 10,178
• Motor Vehicle Theft: 384
• Arson: 164
• Other Assaults: 10,545
• Forgery and Counterfeiting: 296
• Fraud: 613
• Embezzlement: 207
• Stolen Property Buying Receiving Possessing: 585
• Vandalism: 1,368
• Weapons Carrying Possessing etc: 708
• Prostitution and Commercialized Vice: 347
• Sex Offenses Except Forcible Rape and Prostitution: 210
• Drug Abuse Violations: 8,814
• Gambling: 37
• Offenses Against the Family and Children: 1,351
• Driving Under the Influence: 11,307
• Liquor Laws: 5,189
• Drunkenness: 845
• Disorderly Conduct: 3,522
• Vagrancy: 50
• All Other Offenses Except Traffic: 47,950
• Suspicion: 77
• Curfew and Loitering Law Violations: 10

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• Number of Agencies:

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