Renew a Vehicle Registration
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There are 4 ways to renew a vehicle registration.
You will receive up to a 5% discount if you use Method 1 or 2. Learn More
Method 1 – Renew Vehicle Registration Online
Take advantage of receiving a discount on your registration renewal fees by renewing online.
You will need to have the following information ready:
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License Plate Number
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Year Model of Vehicle
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Name of Owner
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VIN of Vehicle (last six characters only)
- Owner’s New Mexico Driver License Number
- Credit card information - You can pay your registration renewal fees with any credit card
Online Services – Registration Renewal
Method 2 – Use the Integrated Voice Response (IVR) System
The Integrated Voice Response (IVR) system allows customers to renew their vehicle registration by phone. You can access the MVD IVR 24 hours a day, toll-free, in English or Spanish. To access the IVR system call:
In Santa Fe, NM: 505-827-4636 or toll-free: 1-888-683-4636 (1-888-MVD-INFO)
You will need to have the following information ready:
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License Plate Number
- Year Model of Vehicle
- Name of Owner
- VIN of Vehicle (last six characters only)
- Owner’s New Mexico Driver License Number
- Credit card information - You can pay your registration renewal fees using either a MasterCard or Visa credit card.
Method 3 – Mail in your New Mexico MVD Registration Renewal Form
Mail in the registration renewal form that you receive from the New Mexico MVD along with a check for either a one-year renewal or a two-year renewal. Do not send cash or credit card information.
Method 4 – Visit a New Mexico MVD Field Office
Take your current registration information to a MVD Field Office. Be prepared to provide payment for a one-year or a two-year renewal. The MVD Field Office can accept payment with cash or a check.
If the MVD Field Office has a kiosk, you can use the kiosk to complete your renewal and pay with any major credit card.
BERNALILLO COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY – EMISSION CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
If you are a Bernalillo County resident and are renewing your vehicle registration, you must provide the following information located on the Emission Certificate for the vehicle:
- Emission Certificate Number
- Station Number
- Analyzer Number
- Test Date
Late Registration Renewal
Within 30 Days - If you are less than 31 days late in renewing your vehicle registration, you must pay a $10.00 penalty, along with the cost of your registration renewal fee.
More than 30 Days Late - If you are 31 days or more late in renewing your vehicle registration, you must pay a penalty equal to 75% of the registration fee. This penalty is added to the cost of your registration renewal fee.
IMPORTANT - Banks and other institutions may offer online services that indicate you can conduct MVD business. However, these services are not integrated with MVD and therefore, are not valid. Use only the online services offered on this web site or your transaction can not be processed.
Details for up to 5% discount for vehicle renewal registrations using Method 1 or 2
Method 1 - If you renew your vehicle registration using the online service, you will receive a 5% discount on your base registration fee. However, due to current contractual obligations with our credit card vendor, MVD must charge a credit card fee of $1.25. Therefore, your total net discount will be less than 5% depending on the total cost of your vehicle registration renewal. For example:
- Registration cost = $60
- 5% discount = $3
- Add credit card fee = $1.25
Total discount = $1.75
Method 2 - If you renew your vehicle registration using the IVR system you will receive a full 5% discount off your base registration fee. You will not be charged a credit card fee.
Online Services
Renew your Vehicle Registration Online
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MVD Calendar- “ To avoid long lines at MVD Field Offices, come on Wednesdays or Thursdays.”
