Motor Vehicle Department

artesiamvd (JPG)

VIN INSPECTIONS -

  • VIN inspections are conducted for vehicles with out-of-state titles or for VIN corrections.
  • VIN inspections are NOT conducted during bad weather conditions.

COMPUTER EXAMINATIONS -

  •  KIOSKS are available for regular and commercial driver license exams and "None for the Road" exams.

 STUDY MANUALS to pass the knowledge tests are available here:  http://mvd.newmexico.gov/mvd-procedures-manuals.aspx (no printed manuals). 

FREE CELL PHONE PRACTICE EXAMS here:  https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nm-practice-driving-test/id1578505803 or https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nic.nm.driverstest

 FIRST TIME LICENSE HOLDERS in New Mexico ages 18-24 must take the "None for the Road" DWI awareness exam. To take the exam you must bring in the confirmation page with verification number from here: https://nonefortheroad.org   

(No cell phones  or audio devices allowed at Kiosk testing area)

Road Test -
 FOR EDDY COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY

  • Road tests are only conducted in good weather conditions on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8:30 am-10:30 am AND 1:30 pm-2:30 pm. 
  • Written exams must have been taken before Road Test is administered.
  • Bring current vehicle insurance card and current registration.
  • Vehicle horn, signals, brakes, seat belts, mirrors, doors must be in operation and no broken windshields or windows for safety purposes.
  • COVID-19 procedures to be followed.
  • Registered owner's signature required for No-Fault Damages Statement.


 Motor Cycle Road Test -

 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY 575-746-1323 Option 2
 FOR EDDY COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY

  • Road tests are conducted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays by appointment.
  • Written exams must have been taken before Road Test is administered.
  • Bring motor cycle's current insurance card and current registration.
  • Motor cycle horn, signals, brakes, mirrors must be operation with no broken windshields or broken windows for safety purposes. 

Motor Cycle Driver's Education Course 
CALL 1-877-667-8880.

Method of Payments Acceptable 

IN THE OFFICE:  cashier checks, money orders, debit and credit cards or cash. Amounts UNDER $275.00 -  $1.55 credit/debit card FEE                                       Amounts OVER    $275.00 -    1.99% credit/debit card FEE                                                                         

MAILED:  Documents that are from Dealerships and Financial Institutions- 

1. Only cashier's check or money order made to New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division

     AND

2. A separate $7 service fee cashier's check or money order made to "Eddy County".

Elderly and Mobility Impaired Customers
Appointments can be made for no waiting in line by calling (575)746-1323 Option 2.

Questions

For any Commercial Driver License (CDL) questions, please contact: NMCDL.Help.Desk@state.nm.us
CDL - Hazmat Fingerprints contact:
https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/ or call 1-855-347-8371
 
For any New Mexico MVD DWI Unit questions, please contact:


To receive an "interlock driver's license," you must contact DWI unit first by email to get authorization for the MVD to issue the license.