Every CDL applicant must produce either his or her Social Security card or the Verification of Social Security Number printout from the Social Security Administration, or two (2) of the following documents to verify the SSN:

• a U.S., state, or local government-issued medical card
• a statement from a federally regulated financial institution
• a photo ID card issued by the United States Military or Coast Guard or the New Mexico National Guard
• an identification document issued by the United States Veterans Administration (VA), if it is accompanied by a VA Medical Center ID card
• a valid United States active duty, retiree or reservist military ID

Identity/U.S. citizenship:

• An Original Birth Certificate bearing an Official Seal issued by a State, County, Municipal Authority, or outlying possession of the United States. (Hospital Registrations, Birth Records, or Birth Notifications will not be accepted)
• An Original Certified Copy with Seal of any above listed Birth Certificate (Copy of a certified copy will not be accepted)
• Valid U. S. Passport
• Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the U. S. Department of State (Form FS - 545 or DS – 1350)
• Certificate of Naturalization (Form N – 550 or N – 570)
• Certificate of U. S. Citizenship (Form N – 560 or N – 561)

(or) Lawful permanent residence in the U.S.:

• Permanent Resident Alien Card – I-551
• Temporary I – 551 Stamp in Foreign Passport
• Temporary I –551 Stamp on Form I 94, Arrival /Departure Record, with photograph of the bearer
• Reentry Permit (Form I 327)

Either of the following may be accepted in lieu of the USDOT Commercial Driver Medical Form:

• NM Commercial Driver Green Waiver Card
• If driver is Medically covered by a government entity, (city, county, state, or federal), proof of employment to be verified with an employment Photo ID Card or a Vehicle Certification Form (MVD-10414) signed by the Employer or Supervisor.

• A real property rental agreement or purchase agreement
• A utility bill, such as water, gas, electric, waste, telephone, cable or satellite bill, but not a bill for a cell phone
• An insurance bill or other document verifying current coverage such as Automobile, home or health
• A bank statement
• An employment pay stub that contains the applicant’s name and address
• A local property tax statement or mortgage documents
• Proof of a minor child enrolled in a New Mexico public, private or tribal school
• Current New Mexico Motor Vehicle Registration with physical address
• Original documents from a New Mexico community organization attesting to the fact that the applicant is a NM resident
• Original documents from a city, county, state, tribal or federal government organization attesting to the fact that the applicant is a NM resident
• A New Mexico medical assistance card
• A New Mexico public assistance card

To be acceptable as proof of residency a document must show a New Mexico physical residence address. A New Mexico P.O. Box address is not acceptable as evidence of NM residency.

All documents must be original or certified copy. MVD will also accept copies that are sent directly from the agency that issues or holds the documentation. All documentation must be current. Documents that applicants receive on a monthly basis, such as insurance and utility bills and bank statements, must be dated no more than three months prior to the date of application for a CDL.

Name Change

Any of the following documents may be accepted to verify a customer's name change on a New Mexico identification card or driver's license:

• marriage license,
• court order,
• divorce decree, or
• (for name corrections) birth certificate