Frequently Asked Questions

Private MVD Offices have a contract with the State MVD to provide MVD services to the public. Private MVD Offices charge administrative fees,  in addition to any MVD fees that apply to your transactions. 

A non- commercial (regular, Class D) New Mexico driver license or a valid out- of- state CDL is required to get a New Mexico commercial driver license (CDL). At the MVD office you must: Pass the written test(s) pertaining to the class of CDL and any endorsements...

You will need to take the originals of all these required documents: out-of-state CDL or New Mexico driver license Social Security Card USDOT Commercial Driver Medical Form, Federal Medical Waiver Card, or proof of employment by a government entity proof of identity...

The fee is $18.00 for a four- year license or $34.00 for an eight- year license. Drivers who are 75 years old or older must renew their licenses yearly, but they are not charged renewal fees. State law now requires a DWI records check on all drivers moving to New...

Learner’s permits are not transferable from state- to- state. You must obtain a CDL license from the state you received your learner’s permit, or start the CDL application process over again in this state.

No, a Hazmat background check cannot be transferred from another state to New Mexico because New Mexico cannot verify when the out- of- state background and fingerprinting was performed.

If you have a New Mexico CDL and it has been expired for less than a year, you do not need to retest. If your New Mexico CDL has been expired for more than a year, you will need to retest on both the knowledge and skills tests. If you have an out- of- state CDL,...

Yes, please read the New Mexico specific addendum available here. | Download PDFThe CDL Manual is available here. | Download PDF

The written tests required for each class of CDL are as follows: Class A license- general knowledge, airbrakes and combination Class B license- general knowledge and airbrakes Class C license- general knowledge.(The class C license is only valid with and H or P...

Any of the following documents may be accepted to verify a customer's name change on a New Mexico driver license or identification card: Marriage License Court Order Divorce Decree Birth Certificate (for name corrections, only) 

The New Mexico MVD only accepts an original Medical Examination Certification from the driver. The MVD will accept either a faxed copy of the Medical Examination Certification Form from the Medical Examiner/Physician that performed your examination or a faxed copy...

A DOT physical is a medical examination of a commercial driver performed by a licensed medical examiner. It ensures that a person is medically qualified to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.

No, per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recommendations, New Mexico certifies only one year at time.