MVD Proof of Identification Number 

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The following are accepted by MVD as proof of Identification Number:

- Social Security Card | View Example
- Social Security Number Verification printout from the
Social Security Administration | View Example

If you do not have a Social Security Card or Social Security Number Verification printout then you must provide two of the following documents that must contain your social security number printed on them:

Note:  If you plan to use any of these below documents to satisfy your Identity requirement, then you can not use as part of proof of your identification number. 

- United States or state or local government issued medical card | View Example
- Statement from a federally regulated financial institution | View Example
- Driver license, learner’s permit or identification card issued by the US government or by a state or territory of the US, or by a jurisdiction of Canada, as long as it has a photograph and has not been expired more than one year | View Example
- Photo identification document card issued by the US Military or Coast Guard or the NM National Guard | View Example
- Identification document issued by the US Veterans Administration (VA), if it is accompanied by a VA Medical Center ID card | View Example
- Valid US active-duty, retiree or reservist military ID (DOD ID DD-2)| View Example

Items NOT accepted by MVD as proof of meeting this requirement include:

- Baptismal Certificate
- Library Card
- Hospital Birth Record
- Retail Membership Card
- Auto Club Card
- Gym Membership Card

If you are not eligible for a social security number, you will need to bring the following documents to any MVD Field Office:
- One (1) proof of Identification number - No SSN, and
- One (1) proof of identity - No SSN, and
- Two (2) proofs of New Mexico residency

“ To avoid long lines at MVD Field Offices, come on Wednesdays or Thursdays.”

“ Double check your mailing address when renewing
your license. ”

“ MVD offices are busiest the first and last few days of the month.”

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