What is the residency requirement for adoption in New Mexico?

New Mexico requires 6 months of state residency before you can file a stepparent adoption petition (NMSA 1978 § 32A-5-11). This means you (or your spouse) must have lived in New Mexico for at least 6 months before filing. If you recently moved to New Mexico, you may need to wait until you meet this requirement. The residency clock starts from when you established your home in the state — it doesn't have to be from the date you officially changed your driver's license.