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General Driver's License Information |
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| New Mexico Driver Licensing Requirements | ||
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Getting Your New Mexico Driver's License (Non-Commercial) |
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| Proof of age and identification: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Birth
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Church record Passport Military ID Card Indian Census Card or certified copies of above
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Social Security Card
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| Required Tests you can expect: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vision test Written test (in certain cases only) Road test
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| 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
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Age 45 or over (first-time applicants): No class on DWI awareness is required of applicants over 45. |
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Proof of age and identification: |
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| Birth
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Church record Passport Military ID Card Indian Census Card (or certified copies of above)
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Social Security Card
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| Required Tests you can expect: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vision test Written test Road test
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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
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New/Returning Resident in New Mexico If you are a new resident, you must apply for a New Mexico license within 30 days of moving to New Mexico.
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If you are 18-24, bring a completion certificate from the DWI awareness class "None for the Road" (If you are 25 or over, no DWI awareness class is required if you have been licensed in another state for ten years or have never been convicted of DUI.) Bring your driver's license from another state. If it is lost, call your local MVD office for instructions. |
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| If your
out-of-state driver's license is expired, you must take a written exam
as well as a road test and vision test. If your driving privileges have been suspended, revoked, or denied by this state or any other state, you cannot get a license in New Mexico. |
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| Bring proof of age and identification: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Birth
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Church record Passport Military ID Card Indian Census Card or certified copies of above |
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Bring your Social Security Card
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| Required Tests you can expect: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vision test Required road test |
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| If you take the road test in your vehicle, it needs to have: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
A current vehicle registration certificate Current emissions test certificate (Albuquerque only) 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
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I lost my License from another State Call your local MVD office for instructions.
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| Find the
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| Types
of New Mexico Licenses: Class A, commercial driver license, GVWR over 26,000 lbs, towed vehicle over 10,000 lbs. Class B, commercial driver license, GVWR over 26,000 lbs, towed vehicle under 10,000 lbs. Class C, commercial. Hazmat or 16 or more passengers Class D, non commercial, less than 26,001 lbs and tow under 10,000 lbs. Class E, non commercial, GCWR of 26, 001 towed vehicle in excess of 10,000 lbs. Class M, two or three wheel motorcycle |
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| Tests you will have to pass: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vision
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Written test (certain cases only) Road test
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| Stop
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Making left and right turns Using turning indicators/hand signals Parking properly Making lane changes Proper backing Maneuvering through an intersection |
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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
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Fees: What is the fee for a driver's license? What is the fee for registering my vehicle? |
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The DWI Awareness Program If you are 18-24 years old, you must first take a class on DWI awareness and bring the certificate of completion with you when applying for a license. Call 1-800-621-5755 to enroll or obtain more information. This information provided by:
For More Information Contact: Fred Cabbage, Driver Services Bureau Chief - MVD (505)827-0519 Franklin Garcia, Traffic Safety Program Manager (505)827-3200 This Web Page produced and maintained by the Division of Government Research, University of New Mexico, Under contract C03744 |
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