Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
US Military and NATO Members FAQs
Do I need a New Mexico driver license to drive a motor vehicle owned or leased by the United States Department of Defense?
I am nonresident military assigned to a New Mexico military installation. Do I need a New Mexico driver license to drive my own vehicles?
I am active duty military. What happens if I am overseas or in another state when my New Mexico driver license expires?
How do I change my address?
Must I title and register my vehicles in New Mexico?
How can I renew my vehicle registration if I am stationed in another state?
Are there reduced vehicle title and registration fees for military personnel?
Military License Plates
NATO MEMBERS
I’m stationed in New Mexico. How do I register my vehicle?
How do I get a New Mexico driver license?
U.S. Military Personnel
Do I need a New Mexico driver license to drive a motor vehicle owned or leased by the United States Department of Defense?
No. However, you must carry a driver license from the state in which you are licensed.
I am nonresident military assigned to a New Mexico military installation. Do I need a New Mexico driver license to drive my own vehicles?
No. You can choose to get a New Mexico driver license or continue to use a valid license from your prior state of residence.
Driver Services
I am active duty military. What happens if I am overseas or in another state when my New Mexico driver license expires?
As long as you are active military, and your New Mexico driver license has not been suspended, canceled or revoked, your license will remain valid until the 31st day after your return to New Mexico or your discharge. This applies even if you are in New Mexico temporarily, on leave status. This also applies to your spouse if he or she is with you overseas or in another state.
Once you and your spouse return to New Mexico, you should go to the MVD Field Office to renew the expired driver license(s).
If the license(s) have been expired less than a year, just bring in your expired license(s).
If the license(s) have been expired more than a year, bring in your discharge documents and the expired driver license(s).
How do I change my address?
If you are in New Mexico:
MVD Change of Address | Fill Print and GO!
Either mail it in to the address on the form or take it to a MVD Field Office.
If you are out-of-state and New Mexico is still your state of record:
MVD Change of Address | Fill Print and GO!
Mail the Change of Address form and a copy of your NM driver license and Military ID to the address on the form; or
Fax the completed Change of Address form, along with a copy of your NM driver license and Military ID to the MVD at 505-827-2783.
MVD Change of Address | Fill Print and GO!
Must I title and register my vehicles in New Mexico?
All resident military personnel must title and register their vehicles in New Mexico.
Non-resident military personnel assigned to a New Mexico military installation may operate their own vehicles in this state provided they display a current registration plate from their state of residence. Military personnel have the option of maintaining current registration in their home state, or registering and titling their vehicle in New Mexico.
How can I renew my vehicle registration if I am stationed in another state?
Go to MVD ONLINE SERVICES
You can go online to the New Mexico MVD and renew your vehicle registration (with a major credit card).
or USE the Integrated Voice Response (IVR) System
The Integrated Voice Response (IVR) System allows customers to access MVD information 24 hours a day, toll-free, in English or Spanish. You can call the IVR system toll-free at 1-888-683-4636 (1-888-MVD-INFO). Use a MasterCard, Visa, AMEX or Discover to renew.
By renewing your vehicle registration using MVD ONLINE SERVICES or the IVR System, you may be eligible to receive a discount off the registration fees.
Are there reduced vehicle title and registration fees for military personnel?
Some fee reductions are allowed for veterans in registering and titling a vehicle in New Mexico. For complete information, go here. link to ‘Reduced Vehicle Title and Registration Fees for Veterans’ in Vehicles, Level 3 file (this is a word file)
NATO Members
I’m stationed in New Mexico. How do I register my vehicle?
Registration Only – Go into any MVD Field Office, and bring in the following documents:
- US DOT Declaration form HS-7 (For vehicles brought in from a foreign country)
- Proof of NATO membership
- Vehicle Title
- Proof of insurance
- Proof of residence
- Any foreign documents must be translated into English by a certified translator.
- The MVD will complete a VIN inspection on your vehicle and collect a registration fee.
How do I get a New Mexico driver license?
Go to: How to Get a New Mexico Driver License.