General Driver's License Information

New Mexico Driver Licensing Requirements

Frequently asked Questions

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Age 45 or over (first time applicants:

No class on DWI awareness is required of applicants over 45. 

Bring these items to the MVD:

Proof of age and identification:

   

Birth Certificate

Church record

Passport

Military ID Card

Indian Census Card

(or certified copies of above)

 

Social Security Card

 

Required Tests you can expect:

Vision test 

Written test

Road test

 

If you take the road test in your vehicle, it needs to have:

A current vehicle registration certificate

Evidence of automobile liability insurance

Seat belts

Turn signals

Parking lights

Headlights

Tail lights

Stop lights

Backing lights

Windshield wipers

One rear-view mirror

Windshield and rear glass clear of vision impairing cracks

Tire tread thickness of 2/32"

No leaks in exhaust system

Horn

Emergency and foot brakes

Speedometer