Motor Vehicle Division
The duties of the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) are to license
commercial and non-commercial drivers; register, title, and license
commercial and non-commercial vehicles and boats; license auto dealers
and title service companies and contract with private partners to
provide selected MVD services. MVD is responsible for assuring
compliance with the Motor Vehicle Code.
Central Administration
MVD Central Administration is tasked with the overall
administration of the division, including responsibility for dealers;
insurance and financial responsibility; transportation; policy,
procedures, training and performance; DWI, error resolution and
compliance and maintaining driver and vehicle records related to motor
vehicle transactions.
Field Operations and Customer Service
MVD Field Operations is responsible for the day-to-day operation
of the MVD’s 34 state-run field offices, 39 county and city field
offices, and 18 privately-owned offices. Activities conducted in the
field offices include: driver license knowledge and skills testing
(commercial and non-commercial), vehicle registration, vehicle titling,
duplicate title, boat registration, boat titling, vehicle identification
number inspection, identification card and voter registration
applications. Field offices aim to provide quality customer service
through improved technology and business operations.
Mailing Address
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
Joseph Montoya Building
P.O. Box 1028
1100 South St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe 87504-1028