Driver Procedures Manual

11/09/2016 12:40 PM Bureau Approved DWI Prevention and Education Programs Revised February 4, 2016  MVD Policy (TAPESTRY related procedural/policy change 2016)                                              A certificate of completion (COC) from an approved driver’s...

05/19/2016 8:51 AM Revised May 26, 2016 MVD Policy (TAPESTRY related procedural/policy updates 2016) Non-commercial (NCL) knowledge (written) examinations can be taken twice per week and the scores are valid for five years. Clarification:  NCL knowledge examinations...

01/13/2014 3:20 PM Revised December 11, 2017 ADA the Americans with Disabilities Act; provides civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities; guarantees equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment,...

01/01/2014 3:24 PM   Section A: Issuing a Non-Commercial License Revised 12/12/2017 and added Photograph Guidelines 11/4/2026 Who must be licensed to drive in New Mexico? (§66-5-2) Except those expressly exempted, no person shall drive any motor...

01/10/2013 4:15 PM Section A: Issuing an Instructional Permit Revised December 5, 2017 Instruction Permit Available at Age 15 (§66-5-8(E)) Any person 15 years of age or older who is enrolled in and attending or has completed a driver education course approved by the...

01/10/2010 4:27 PM Provisional Driver's License Revised December 11, 2017  Provisional Driver's License (§66-5-8) A person 15 fifteen years and six months of age or older may apply to the division for a provisional license if the person has completed a driver...

Section A: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - General Information and Statutes Revised 12/12/2017 and added Photograph Guidelines 11/4/2026 The Federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 was signed into law on October 27,1986. The act retained the state's...

01/09/2009 10:17 AM Section A: Revised September 19, 2018 Proof of Identification Number, Identity, Age, Residency and Lawful Status (18.19.5.12 and 18.19.5.14 NMAC)? Sections 18.19.5.12 and 18.19.5.14 of the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) (presented in their...

01/08/2009 10:35 AM Section A.  Procedures for Processing a Standard Driver's License or Not Intended for Federal Purpose IDSection B.  Lists of Acceptable Documents for Standard Driver's License Revised September 29, 2019 Section A: Procedures for Processing...

01/07/2009 10:47 AM Revised December 7, 2017 Parking placards for individuals with a significant mobility limitation (§66-3-16) §66-3-16 provides that a resident of New Mexico who has a "significant mobility limitation" may apply for and be issued no more than two...

01/06/2009 10:49 AM Section A: Medical Reports Revised December 13, 2017 Medical Report Form (MVD-10124) A Medical Report may be required for issuance, renewal or continuance of a Class D, E or M Driver’s License, Driving Authorization Card, Permit or Provisional...

01/04/2009 11:03 AM Section A: Reinstatement Instructions Revised December 11, 2017 An individual whose driver’s license and/or vehicle operating privileges have been revoked, suspended, denied, canceled or disqualified may apply for reinstatement as specified by law....

01/02/2009 11:47 AM   Section A: Road Test, General Guidelines Revised December 8, 2017 Applicants for a New Mexico driver license or permit, who are required to take the road test as a part of the examination process, are also required to provide the vehicle in which...

01/01/2009 11:54 AM Problem Driver Pointer System (PDPS) Revised December 8, 2017  AAMVA Information Systems The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) maintains a number of information systems facilitating the electronic exchange of information...

12/31/2008 11:55 AM Section A: Drivers Who Must be Licensed Revised December 8, 2017 Drivers must be licensed (§66-5-2) Except those expressly exempted from the Motor Vehicle Code, no person shall drive any motor vehicle, neighborhood electric car or moped upon a...