How do I get my first driver's license in New Mexico?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
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New Mexico teens move from an instruction permit at 15 to a provisional license, then a full license. Adults 18+ pass vision and written tests at an MVD office.
- Instruction permit: 15+, driver education, vision and written test.
- Hold permit 6 months: Extended 30 days per violation.
- Provisional license: 15.5+, driver ed with road test.
- Hold provisional 12 months: Under 18.
- Adult first license: 18+: ID, two proofs of residency, vision and written test.
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Apply for a Learner's Permit · New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division · reviewed 2026-09-29
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