Non-driver state-issued photo identification card, valid as primary ID for banking, employment, and federal facilities (REAL ID version).
Last updated · Source: New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division · Methodology
State ID Card in New Mexico costs $22.50 according to the official New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division fee schedule. The fee is the same statewide and is paid at the time of application.
No — state id card requires an in-person visit to a New Mexico DMV office. Walk-ins are accepted at most offices.
No, an appointment is not strictly required for state id card in New Mexico, but booking one is strongly recommended to avoid wait times that often exceed an hour at busy offices.
For state id card in New Mexico you will typically need: Proof of identity, SSN, proof of residency. Originals are required — photocopies are not accepted by New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division.
State ID Card in New Mexico is typically processed the same day at the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division office.
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Fees and requirements shown here are based on publicly available information from the official New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division website as of 2025. The state DMV is the authoritative source. DMVPeek is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with any state government agency.