New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department licensing station
location_on NM MVD office listing — Albuquerque, NM
Location Details
Address
4575 San Mateo Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, NM, 87109
Phone
Not listed — call the NM MVD main line for routing.
Hours of Operation
Services Provided
Taking the Knowledge Test in New Mexico
Planning to take your written permit test at New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department licensing station? Here's what NM MVD requires statewide — call ahead to confirm this location offers knowledge testing.
Format: 25 questions, multiple choice, need 18 correct (70%) to pass.
Appointments: Walk-ins accepted; appointments recommended and can be scheduled online up to 30 days in advance.
Bring: Proof of identification number, proof of identity and age, and two proofs of New Mexico residency; teens under 18 need proof of completion or enrollment in a state-approved driver education program.
If you don't pass: Twice per week; after 3 failures must wait 6 months.
Renewing Your License in New Mexico
New Mexico licenses are valid for 4 years and a standard renewal costs $18. Drivers may renew or replace a REAL ID or Standard license online via the MyMVD eServices portal; first-time REAL ID applicants must follow the new-application process instead of renewal.
When to renew: Up to 90 days before expiration
Skip the trip if you can — many renewals can be completed online. See our step-by-step NM renewal guide for eligibility, REAL ID upgrades, and vision-test rules.
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