Getting your first New Mexico driver license
The steps in plain English. Each one links to the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.
If you are under 18, complete an approved driver education course with a DWI prevention program first.
Source: dot.nm.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026If you are 18-24 and getting your first New Mexico license, complete the 'None for the Road' DWI Awareness Class.
Source: dot.nm.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026Take your completion certificate and identification to any MVD field office to apply.
Source: dot.nm.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Check before you go: requirements and fees change, and some depend on your age or situation. The official page is the final word.
Related facts
- Residency proof for under 18
- Applicants under 18 may use NM religious or sports organization membership documents or a parent/guardian residency affidavit.Source: srca.nm.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
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