Revised September 4, 2008

Sec. 66-5-62 NMSA 1978, Requirements for a New Mexico Commercial License Permit

The applicant for a New Mexico Commercial License Permit must have a valid New Mexico drivers license

Every applicant for a CDL permit must provide all of the following documents:

• Social Security card or valid proof of Social Security Number (SSN)
   
• Proof of identity and U.S. citizenship (or) lawful permanent residence in the U.S.
   
• DOT Medical Examination Certification (Long Form) and/or Medical Exemption Waiver issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); or, if medically exempt, proof of qualification such as a vehicle certification form for a school bus driver or government employee
   
• Two proofs of physical residency showing a New Mexico address

Additional information clarifying each of these requirements is provided in Chapter 6 Section C.

Applicant must have passed required knowledge tests with a score of 80 or better

Applicant may not be suspended, cancelled, revoked, or disqualified in any state.

The Commercial Learner’s Permit is issued for six months. Applicant may be issued one renewal or reissue within a two-year period.

FOR ANY RENEWAL, UPGRADE OR REPLACEMENT, CONTACT THE CDL UNIT TO MAKE SURE THE DRIVER IS ELIGIBLE.

A CDL permit can not be issued with a Hazmat endorsement.