How to renew your car registration in New Mexico
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Making sure your vehicle is legal to drive in your home state of New Mexico should be a priority. There are a number of penalties you will face if your vehicle is not registered with the New Mexico Department of Motor Vehicles. You will need to make sure you renew this registration every year to avoid any issues. The Home Office will send you a notice by mail 65 days before your registration expires. Once you receive it, you will need to take steps to renew it. Below are some of the ways you will be able to handle this process.
Internet connection
If you wish to renew your vehicle registration online, you need to go to the Online Vehicle Registration Renewal page. Once there, you will need the following information:
- The control number indicated in the notification you received.
- VIN of the vehicle you are driving
- Vehicle year and your name
- Payment required to meet the fees you owe
Using your phone to renew
If you want to manage the renewal process on your phone, you need to follow these steps:
- Call 888-683-4636
- Enter your vehicle number
- Enter your credit or debit card information to pay the fees you owe
Process your renewal in person or by mail
For some, the ideal option is to handle this process by mail or in person. To do this, you will need to follow these steps:
- Accept or send a registration notification
- Pay the fees you owe
If you are using the mail delivery option, you will need to send the envelope to the following address:
Renewal Section
Car division
Mailbox 25129
Santa Fe, NM 87504-5129
Renewal fee
The fees you will pay will vary depending on how long you wish to extend it and where you live in New Mexico. Be sure to take the time to call your local DMV to find out what you need to do.
Outlier Testing
You will need to have an emissions test on your vehicle every two years. The notice you receive in the mail usually explains what you need to do. Visit the New Mexico DMV website for more information.
