Las Cruces, NM · Dona Ana County
Adult Arrest Records Authorization
This authorization lets a representative inspect or obtain copies of your adult arrest information filed with the Las Cruces Police Department; the applicant signs and swears to it before a notary.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to authorize a named representative to inspect or obtain copies of adult arrest information, if any, filed with the Las Cruces Police Department. The applicant provides identifying details and signs the form under oath. The department states that access is available during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays, and that fees apply for name-based criminal records checks. Juvenile files, traffic violations, and court dispositions are not included.
Who needs it
An adult who wants a representative to inspect or obtain copies of their arrest information filed with the Las Cruces Police Department needs this authorization.
Why it needs a notary
The form has a subscribed-and-sworn jurat; the applicant whose arrest information is requested signs and swears to the authorization before the notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Adult Arrest Records Authorization form from the Las Cruces Police Department.
- 2
Fill In Your Details
Enter your identifying information and the name and organization of the representative you authorize.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange a session with a commissioned online notary and have your identification ready.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the authorization during the notary’s live video session.
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Submit to the Department
Send the completed form to the Las Cruces Police Department Records Division.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Las Cruces. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I authorize someone to request my arrest records?
- Complete the authorization with your identifying details and your representative’s name and organization. Sign and swear to it before a notary, then submit it to the Las Cruces Police Department Records Division.
- Do I need to sign this form in front of a notary?
- Yes. The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the applicant must sign and swear to the authorization before a notary.
- Can I sign this form with a remote online notary?
- New Mexico permits remote notarization by its notarial officers and recognizes certain notarial acts performed by authorized individuals of another state. A commissioned online notary can explain whether they can notarize this form remotely.
- What records does this authorization cover?
- The form concerns adult arrest records filed with the Las Cruces Police Department and says searches are by name only. It excludes juvenile files, traffic violations, and court dispositions.
- Where should I submit the completed form?
- The form is addressed to the Las Cruces Police Department Records Division. Access is available during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays; confirm with the city or county clerk if unsure.