Grant County Court Records

Grant County court records contain various documents or files generated or created during the adjudication of legal cases in Grant County. These documents include judgments, transcripts of hearings, exhibits tendered during trial, orders, summonses, subpoenas, petitions, motions, etc.

Court clerks are responsible for creating, maintaining, and preserving court records in Grant County. They create a case record at initial filings and update it as the case progresses through the court. The availability of Grant County court records allows the public to track and monitor legal cases and is a resource for legal history and past court actions.

Are Court Records Public in Grant County?

Yes. Grant County court records are public under the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). This act statutorily grants the public the right to inspect and request copies of Grant County court records from their custodians.

However, under the IPRA, not all court records are open for public inspection and disclosure. The IPRA exempts certain court records from public access for confidentiality, privacy, and legal reasons. Below is a list of examples of court records exempt from public disclosure:

• Physical or mental health records of the case parties or defendants
• Trade secrets
• Juvenile court case records
• Sealed or expunged court records
• Attorney-client privileged information
• Records or documents designated as confidential under the New Mexico Confidential Materials Act
• Any record whose disclosure constitutes an invasion of privacy or puts a person in danger (i.e., witness protection details).

Grant County Court Records Search

Individuals can search Grant County court records through the following methods:

• Online search via New Mexico Courts Case Lookup
• In-person visits to court clerks (i.e., Grant County District Court Clerk and County Clerk)
• Mail requests to court clerks
• Fax requests to the courthouse or the clerk’s office
• Online search on third-party public record sites.

Grant County Courts

The Grant County court system includes district, probate, magistrate, and municipal courts. Below is the contact information for the courts in Grant County:

Grant County 6th Judicial District Court
Grant County Courthouse
201 North Cooper Street
P.O. Box 2339
Silver City, NM 88062
Phone: (575) 538-3250
Fax: (575) 538-5439

Grant County Probate Court
Grant County Administration Building
1400 Highway 180 East
P.O. Box 898
Silver City, NM 88062
Phone: (575) 574-0071
Fax: (575) 574-0076

Grant County Magistrate Court - Division I
1620 East Pine Street
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 538-3811
Fax: (575) 538-8079

Grant County Magistrate Court - Division II
701 Central Avenue
Bayard, NM 88023
Phone: (575) 537-3042
Fax: (575) 537-7365

Bayard Municipal Court
801 Central Avenue
P.O. Box 788
Bayard, NM 88023
Phone: (575) 537-5438
Fax: (575) 537-2511

Hurley Municipal Court
101 Cortez Avenue
P.O. Box 65
Hurley, NM 88043
Phone: (575) 537-3220
Fax: (575) 537-2797

Santa Clara Municipal Court
105 North Bayard Street
P.O. Box 316
Santa Clara, NM 88026
Phone: (575) 537-6417
Fax: (575) 537-2452

Silver City Municipal Court
215 North Bullard Street
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 388-4504
Fax: (575) 388-0465

Grant County Criminal and Civil Records

Criminal and civil cases adjudicated in the Grant County District Court and the Magistrate Courts include felonies (e.g., burglary, assault), misdemeanors (e.g., petty theft, DUI), contract disputes, personal injury claims, property disputes, landlord-tenant disputes, and small claims.

The Grant County District Court Clerk is the custodian of records for criminal and civil cases heard in the district court, while the magistrate court clerks in Silver City and Bayard maintain and dispense records for cases handled in their respective courts.

Interested individuals can search for or obtain Grant County criminal and civil court records through requests to the respective court clerks. Requests may be made in person, by mail, or by phone:

Grant County District Court
Grant County Courthouse
201 North Cooper Street
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 538-3250, Ext. 2
Fax: (575) 388-5439

Mailing address:
Grant County District Court
Sixth Judicial District Court
P.O. Box 2339
Silver City, NM 88062

Grant County Magistrate Court—Division I (Silver City)
1620 East Pine Street
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 538-3811
Fax: (575) 538-8079

Grant County Magistrate Court - Division II (Bayard City)
701 Central Avenue
Bayard, NM 88023
Phone: (575) 537-3042
Fax: (575) 537-7365

Alternatively, interested parties can utilize the New Mexico "Courts Case Lookup" portal to search for these records online by name, case number, date of birth, court type, and location.

Grant County Marriage Records

Grant County marriage records contain information about legal marriages in Grant County. The Grant County Clerk's Office is the official custodian of Grant County marriage records. While anyone can request marriage records in Grant County, certified copies are restricted to the spouses, their immediate family, or legal representatives.

A completed copy of the "Marriage License Copy Order Form" should be submitted in person or by mail to the Grant County Clerk’s Office to request Grant County marriage records. Each certified copy of a marriage record will cost $2.50:

Grant County Clerk's Office
1400 Highway 180 East
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 574-0042

Mailing address:
Grant County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 898
Silver City, NM 88062.

Grant County Divorce Records

The Grant County District Court Clerk is officially responsible for records of divorces in Grant County. To obtain these records, interested persons should contact the court clerk's office in person, by mail, or by phone:

Grant County District Court
Grant County Courthouse
201 North Cooper Street
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 538-3250, Ext. 2
Fax: (575) 388-5439

Mailing address:
Grant County District Court
Sixth Judicial District Court
P.O. Box 2339
Silver City, NM 88062.

Grant County Birth Records

The New Mexico Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics is the official custodian of birth records in the state. However, Grant County residents have access to these records through the Grant County Public Health Office.

In New Mexico, birth certificates only become public 100 years after the date of birth. Access to those less than a century old is restricted to the registrant, immediate family, or legal representatives.

People use their birth certificates for different purposes, including to establish identity and obtain legal documents like passports and driver’s licenses.

To request Grant County birth records, a completed "Birth Record Search Application" form should be submitted in person (Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm) to the Grant County Public Health Office at:

2610 North Silver, Suite 7
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 538-5318
Fax: (575) 388-4847

Alternatively, the completed form, along with a $10 copy fee (in check or money order) and valid ID, should be mailed to:

New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics
2554 Camino Entrada
P.O. Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502.

Grant County Death Records

Grant County death records can be used to settle estates, claim insurance or benefits, and verify a person’s death. A person’s death record is closed to the public for 50 years in New Mexico, with access before this time only limited to the immediate family of the deceased or those with verifiable legal interest, such as estate administrators.

To request a Grant County death record, eligible individuals should submit a completed "Death Record Search Application" form in person to the Grant County Public Health Office at:

2610 North Silver, Suite 7
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 538-5318
Fax: (575) 388-4847

Alternatively, the completed form with the fee of $5 per copy can be mailed to:

New Mexico Vital Records and Health Statistics
2554 Camino Entrada
Post Office Box 26110
Santa Fe, NM 87502.

Grant County Probate Court Records

Grant County probate records contain information related to the adjudication of probate matters, such as wills, guardianship, conservatorships, etc. Probate cases in Grant County are handled in the Grant County Probate Court.

The Grant County Clerk is the custodian of probate records. Therefore, to request these records in Grant County, individuals should submit a completed "document request form" in person or by mail to the clerk’s office at:

1400 Highway 180 East
Silver City, NM 88061

Mailing address:
Grant County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 898
Silver City, NM 88062.

Grant County Property Records

Grant County property records are official documents that provide information about real estate. These records are created and maintained to be a repository of property-related data in Grant County. Examples of documents or information in a property record include deeds, mortgages, liens, plats and maps, and tax assessments.

The Grant County Clerk & Recorder is the primary custodian of property records in Grant County. The office is responsible for recording, filing, and maintaining these records for public access. The Grant County Assessor's Office also maintains property data in the county, including ownership details, sales history, and tax assessments.

To request Grant County property records, interested individuals can submit a completed"Document Request Form" in person or by mail to the Grant County Clerk & Recorder’s Office. The cost for obtaining copies is $1 per page (photocopies), $1 per page + $2 certification fee per document (certified copies), and $5 base fee + $1 per page (fax/email requests):

Grant County Clerk & Recorder’s Office
1400 Highway 180 East
Silver City, NM 88061.

Mailing address:
Grant County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 898
Silver City, NM 88062.

Additionally, they can contact the assessor's office for Grant property records.

Grant County Assessor’s Office
Grant County Administration Building
P.O. Box 972
1400 Highway 180 East
Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 574-0030
Fax: (575) 574-0074
Email: mtrujillo@grantcountynm.gov.

Alternatively, individuals can find these records online through the Grant County "Property Search" portal.

Grant County Court Records Online

Third-party online sites like Newmexicocourtrecords.us offer a convenient alternative for searching Grant County court records. These sites allow users to search public records from anywhere with an internet connection. Because they aggregate public records from various sources, users can search court records across multiple jurisdictions within and outside New Mexico.

However, since these sites are not affiliated with courthouses or government agencies, the records they provide may be incomplete or outdated. Also, some third-party sites may charge fees or require subscriptions for detailed records or document downloads.