The Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office and the Doña Ana County Probate Judge’s Office announced on Monday that their offices are collaborating once again for “Romance at the Rotunda.” The event will take place Wednesday, Feb. 14, Valentine's Day at the Doña Ana County Government Center. 

Both offices take pride in conducting the public service of performing marriages and recording marriage licenses. Officiants for the event include Probate Judge Judith Ann Baca, Chief Deputy County Clerk Caroline Zamora, and Deputy Clerk Brandi Delgado. 

For couples wishing to get married that day, here are the steps you need to take before February 14. 

Step 1:  Complete the Online Marriage Application at http://donaana.nm.publicsearch.us/. Click on the drop-down arrow at the top of the page that reads ‘Other Services’ and select ‘Apply for Marriage License’. 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 Doña Ana County 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 Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office to finalize the marriage application. Applicants must bring their ID to the appointment. 

Step 4: On Wednesday, February 14th arrive 30 minutes before your ceremony to check in. Check-in will be in front of the Doña Ana County 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 Doña Ana Clerk’s Office Staff.

Couples wishing to get married on Valentine’s Day must have a marriage license prior to their ceremony. 
Spanish ceremonies are also available upon request.

Costs
            Marriage License - $25
            Romance at the Rotunda Wedding Ceremony – Free

Remember to bring your marriage license with you to the ceremony.

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 Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office at 575-647-7421 or visit the Clerk's Office webpage here. 

Please note: Doña Ana County will ensure effective communication with individuals with disabilities and will, upon request, provide auxiliary communication aids and services to afford those individuals equal opportunity for participation in Doña Ana County sponsored meetings, events, or activities. Any request should be made to the Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator, in writing, or by phone, at least two business days prior to the event at which accommodation is needed. If you have any questions regarding examples of reasonable accommodations, please contact the ADA Coordinator, at 525-5884 (voice) or 525-2951 (TTY), 845 N. Motel Blvd. Las Cruces, NM 88007.  
  
Spanish language interpretation services are now available upon request for participation in Doña Ana County sponsored meetings, events, or activities. Please contact the Community & Constituent Services Office at 525-6163, at least 48 hours prior to the event. Servicios de interpretación en las juntas será disponible por petición. Por favor en contacto la Oficina de Servicio a la Comunidad y Constituyentes 525-6163 por lo menos dos días hábiles por adelantado para pedir este servicio.