Reinstating a Driver's License in New Mexico

Drivers whose privileges were revoked, suspended, denied, canceled or disqualified can apply for reinstatement with the MVD. Each action on the record has its own requirements (for example, an approved 8-hour Driving Safety course for a points suspension, a DWI education program for certain DWI cases, or a certified Order of Restoration from a district judge for a 5- or 10-year revocation), but only one reinstatement fee is collected when several actions are on the record. Use the MVD's "Where's My License?" online service to check, and order certified driver history records online.

Grounds include 12 or more points in 12 months (one-year suspension), a judge-recommended suspension at 7–10 points, failing to pay a penalty assessment within 30 days or failing to appear in court, refusing a chemical test (license loss for one year), and DWI convictions (MVD may revoke).

Anyone on revocation for a DWI offense can apply for an ignition interlock license by showing proof of insurance and having an interlock device installed in any car they drive. At the MVD appointment, bring the interlock lease agreement or certificate of installation, proof of insurance for that vehicle, and a notarized Affidavit of Ignition Interlock. A driver under a lifetime revocation may petition the district court to remove the interlock requirement and restore the license five years after conviction and every five years after that.