City guide · Roswell, New Mexico · All details last checked Oct 29, 2026

Roswell, New Mexico document errands: printing, scanning, notary, passports and certified copies (2026)

Where to print, copy, scan, notarize, apply for a passport and get certified copies in Roswell, New Mexico, using only official and provider pages. Each fact links to its source. Some facts are statewide or national rather than local. We label those.

Printing, copying, scanning and fax

Roswell Public Library

• Copies: ask at the front desk. Copies are black and white only, can be double-sided ($0.25 per side) and can only be made on letter-size paper ^[1].
• Print from your device: print through Princh to printer ID 108325. The printer is black and white only, $0.25 per page. Jobs are held for up to 2 hours, then deleted. Pay and release the job at the front desk ^[2].
• Public computers: residents need a library card; non-residents can agree to the rules and register for a tech card. Printing is black and white at $0.25 per page. Students doing homework can sign up for a computer in the children's area and print free ^[3].
• Scan: a public scanner near the front desk; a USB drive is required. The scanner has no network connection, so it can't print or email; use a public computer for that ^[4]. We didn't find a scanning fee on the page.
• Fax: we didn't find a public fax service on the library's service pages ^[1][2][3][4].
• Address and hours: 301 N Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201, 575-622-7101. Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun 2–6 p.m. ^[1].

The UPS Store

The UPS Store #4804, 115 E College Blvd, Roswell, (575) 623-6245, lists color and black-and-white printing and copying, mobile printing, fax (send and receive), notary, passport and ID photos, Live Scan fingerprinting and shredding. Its page lists hours of Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ^[15]. We didn't find prices on the store's page.

See printing prices and fax prices.

Notary in Roswell

• Library: we didn't find notary service on the Roswell Public Library's service pages ^[1][2][3][4].
• County Clerk: we didn't find a notary service on the Chaves County Clerk's pages we checked. Its recording page says documents must be notarized with proper acknowledgment before filing ^[8].
• The UPS Store: the 115 E College Blvd store lists notary service ^[15]. We didn't find its notary price.
• Fees (statewide): the New Mexico Secretary of State's Notarial Officer Handbook (revised July 2023) says a notary "may charge up to" $5.00 per acknowledgment, $5.00 per person for an oath or affirmation without a signature, and $5.00 per jurat. Copy certifications are $.50 a page with a $5.00 minimum. A travel fee is allowed only if you agree to it in advance and are told it's separate and not required by law. Electronic notarizations may add a technology fee of no more than $25 per act. An employer can't set higher fees ^[11]. Nebraska's acknowledgment cap is also $5; Utah's is $10 per signature, Wyoming's $10 per notarial act and Colorado's $15 per document, and Kansas has no dollar cap.
• Spouses (statewide): a New Mexico notary may not notarize a record in which the notary or the notary's spouse or domestic partner is a party or has a direct beneficial interest ^[11]. We didn't find a broader rule on other relatives on the pages we checked.
• ID and journal (statewide): a notary may not act without identifying you as required by 14-14A-6 NMSA 1978, and must keep a journal that records the fee charged ^[11]. New Mexico's Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts has applied since January 1, 2022 ^[12].
• Banks (national policy): Bank of America says notary service is available "at no cost to our customers" and "in many of our financial centers." Schedule an appointment. All signers must be present ^[13]. We didn't check which Roswell branches offer it. For other banks, see free notary options.

Passports in Roswell

The U.S. Department of State's Passport Acceptance Facility Locator data lists one Roswell facility ^[5]:

• Appointments: the locator note says to schedule a passport appointment or see more acceptance times at usps.com/scheduler ^[5].
• Nearby: the locator also lists the Dexter Post Office, 302 S. Lincoln Avenue, Dexter, NM 88230, 575-231-7372, Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m., with photos ^[5].
• Photos: the Roswell Main Post Office lists photos in the locator ^[5]. The UPS Store at 115 E College Blvd also lists passport photos ^[15].
• Post office fees (national): a $35.00 acceptance fee and a $15.00 photo fee "if needed" ^[6].
• County office: we didn't find a Chaves County passport office in the locator data ^[5].

See also the passport checklist and passport photo prices.

Birth, death, marriage, court and recorded-document copies

Birth and death certificates: NMDOH Vital Records

• In Roswell: NMDOH's Chaves County public health office, 1601 S. Garden Ave., Roswell, NM 88203, 575-624-6050, lists Vital Records (birth certificates) and says to call to verify hours. The office is open Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m.). Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are accepted as staffing allows ^[10].
• Death certificates (statewide): NMDOH says death certificates must be ordered through its Santa Fe office, 2554 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, NM 87505, 505-827-0121 ^[10].
• Fees (statewide): the non-refundable search fee is $10 per certified birth certificate and $5 per certified death certificate, if the record is on file ^[10].
• Who can order (statewide): New Mexico birth and death certificates are restricted. Access is limited to the registrant, immediate family (mother, father, sibling, child, grandchild, current spouse or grandparent) or someone with proof of a legal interest ^[10].
• By mail: send the form or letter with a certified check or money order payable to "New Mexico Vital Records" in the exact amount to Post Office Box 26110, Santa Fe, NM 87502. Don't send cash ^[10].
• Online or by phone (VitalChek): NMDOH doesn't take credit cards or online orders itself, but you can order through VitalChek, online or at 877-284-0963. With 3–5 business day processing, regular mail delivery costs $26.00 for a birth certificate or $21.00 for a death certificate, and UPS Next Day Air costs $44.50 or $39.50 ^[10].

Marriage licenses: Chaves County Clerk

• Fee and payment: $55.00, cash, American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Cards carry a $2.00 service charge, which the county doesn't keep ^[9].
• ID: proof of age and identity is required, normally a government-issued photo ID. Without one, bring an original or certified copy of a birth certificate plus another form of photo ID ^[9].
• In person: both applicants must appear in person; if one can't, a District Judge must authorize the license. You can start the application online, then both applicants visit the Clerk's Office to finish it ^[9].
• Rules: buy the license before the ceremony. It's valid for a ceremony anywhere in New Mexico, and the signed license must be returned to the Clerk's Office within 90 days of the ceremony. Applicants who are 16 or 17 need extra documents, including parental consent ^[9].
• Copies: a certified copy of a marriage license is $2.50 per copy, and a duplicate marriage certificate is $5.00. Request certified copies through the county's Tyler Web Public Document Search and include a phone number; staff will call to process the request ^[9].

Recorded documents: Chaves County Clerk

• Where and when: 1 St. Mary's Place Suite #110, Roswell, NM 88203, 575-624-6614. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Saturday and Sunday ^[7].
• Recording fees: $25.00 per document, plus $25.00 for each additional block of ten or fewer entries beyond ten index entries (fees effective July 1, 2019, under 14-8-15 NMSA). Plats and surveys are $25.00 regardless of entry count ^[8].
• Requirements: the document must be an original, notarized with proper acknowledgment, and should contain a legal description or a book-and-page or document number reference. For mail-back, a self-addressed, stamped envelope is preferred ^[8].
• Copy fees: copies you make are $0.50, copies made by staff are $1.00, hard copies of surveys and plats are $3.00, and certification of recorded documents is $1.00 ^[8].

Court records: Fifth Judicial District Court

• Where and when: Chaves County District Court, 400 N. Virginia Ave., Roswell, NM 88201. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m., closed during the lunch hour, with no financial transactions after 4:30 p.m. Phone 575-622-2212 ^[18].
• How: the court lists rosdfax@nmcourts.gov for records requests ^[18].
• Fees: the court's site doesn't publish copy or certification prices on the pages we read ^[18].

State ID cards: New Mexico MVD (statewide)

You must go to an MVD Field Office for a New Mexico ID card. You get a temporary ID while the card is processed and mailed ^[14]. MVD's base fee list shows $10 for a four-year ID and $18 for an eight-year ID, and says municipal offices may charge an additional fee that varies by location ^[14].

More on certified copies: how to get a certified copy.

Money orders

USPS money order fees are national: $2.65 for $0.01 to $500.00, and $3.75 for $500.01 to $1,000.00. Pay with cash or a debit card, not a credit card. The limit is $1,000 per domestic money order ^[16]. Other sellers: money order guide.

Shredding

• The UPS Store: the 115 E College Blvd store lists shredding ^[15]. We didn't find its price.
• Free events: we didn't find a City of Roswell or Chaves County document-shredding event on the official pages we checked.

For paid per-pound shredding, see where to shred documents.

Questions

Sources

All sources last checked Oct 29, 2026, except the locator data file.

1. Roswell Public Library, "Copy Services": roswell-nm.gov/1621/Copy-Services (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
2. Roswell Public Library, "Mobile Printing": roswell-nm.gov/467/Mobile-Printing (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
3. Roswell Public Library, "Public Access Computers": roswell-nm.gov/480/Public-Access-Computers (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
4. Roswell Public Library, "Document Scanner": roswell-nm.gov/464/Document-Scanner (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
5. U.S. Department of State, Passport Acceptance Facility Locator (locator data file, downloaded Oct 28, 2026, filtered to New Mexico): passportfacilitylocator.travel.state.gov (last checked Oct 28, 2026)
6. USPS, "Passports": usps.com/international/passports.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
7. Chaves County, "Clerk's Office": chavescounty.gov/departments/clerks_office/index.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
8. Chaves County Clerk, "Recording and Filing": chavescounty.gov/departments/clerks_office/recording_and_filing.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
9. Chaves County Clerk, "Marriage Licenses": chavescounty.gov/departments/clerks_office/marriage_licenses.php (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
10. New Mexico Department of Health, Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics, "Vital Records", "Birth Certificates" and "Death Certificates": nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp, nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/birth, nmhealth.org/about/erd/bvrhs/vrp/death; and "Public Health Offices": nmhealth.org/location/public (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
11. New Mexico Secretary of State, "New Mexico Notarial Officer Handbook" (revised July 2023): sos.nm.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Notary-Handbook-100223.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
12. New Mexico Secretary of State, "RULONA FAQs": sos.nm.gov/notary-and-apostille/notary-commissions/rulona-faqs (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
13. Bank of America, "Notary Services": bankofamerica.com/signature-services/notary (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
14. New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division, "ID Cards": mvd.newmexico.gov/nm-drivers-licenses-ids/id-cards, and its "Base Fees List" PDF: mvd.newmexico.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/MVDfees.pdf (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
15. The UPS Store #4804, 115 E College Blvd, Roswell, NM: locations.theupsstore.com/nm/roswell/115-e-college-blvd (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
16. USPS, "Money Orders": usps.com/shop/money-orders.htm (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
17. U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 place-by-county reference file for New Mexico: www2.census.gov/geo/docs/reference/codes2020/place_by_cou/st35_nm_place_by_county2020.txt (last checked Oct 29, 2026)
18. Fifth Judicial District Court, "Location, Hours & Contacts", "Public Records" and "Fees, Costs & Filing": fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/location-hours-contacts, fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/public-records, fifthdistrict.nmcourts.gov/about-this-district/fees-costs-filing (last checked Oct 29, 2026)

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