N.M. Admin. Code § 7.2.3.17

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 7.2.3.17 - FEES

There shall be no fee charged for registering or revoking the intent to claim paternity of a child nor shall there by any charge for individual forms requested by a prospective registrant.

A. The fees for the search of the registry shall be as follows:

(1) Fee for a normal search and reply: The fee for a normal search of the registry, completed within 10 working days of receipt if all information required to located therecord has been provided, will be twelve dollars ($12.00.)

(2) Fee for an expedited search: The fee for an expedited search, which will be competed within two working days, will be thirty-five dollars ($35.00). The cost of any credit card processing fee, overnight delivery charge, fax service, cost of additional information search or other service provided will be added to the thirty-five dollars ($35.00) fee.

B. Other fees: Any other fees required to install, maintain or operate the registry shall be established by the state registrar. Such fees shall be charged pursuant to a list of fees published on or before July 1st of each year.

C. Payment of fees: Payment of fees or estimated fees shall be made prior to the search of the registry, release of information or other service for which a fee is established. Fees may be paid by any method acceptable to the state registrar of vital records.

D. A service charge of $25.00 shall be imposed upon the maker of any dishonored check. No service shall be provided to any person or firm who has uncollectible obligations or who has failed to pay for prior services while those obligations to the state attorney general or any other party for collection at her discretion.

E. Fees collected in the provision of this service shall be paid to the bureau of vital records and health statistics. These fees shall be used to install, maintain and operate the registry and will be deposited into a bureau revenue account established for that purpose.

N.M. Admin. Code § 7.2.3.17

9/7/94, 10/31/96; Recompiled 10/31/01