New Mexico permit renewal

Official-source summary. Values we could not confirm are labelled, never filled with assumptions.

At a glance

Window opens

2 months before expiry

Grace period

2 months after expiry

Refresher training

4 hours

Renewal fee

Reported: $75.00 payable to NM DPS (plus fingerprint fee if required). Confirm at the source

New term

4 years

If you miss the window

A new application is required

Some current details are not fully confirmed. Verify dates, fees, and requirements on the official page before relying on them.

Issuing agency: New Mexico Department of Public Safety

Source: New Mexico Department of Public Safety — last checked 2026-10-04

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What to know in New Mexico

The issuing agency is New Mexico Department of Public Safety.

You can start a renewal 2 months before expiry. The grace period is 2 months after expiry. Renewal training: 4 hours. A renewed permit lasts 4 years. If you miss the window, a new application is required.

We found no New Mexico rule that lets you keep carrying on an expired permit while a renewal is pending, so renew before the date on your card. To replace a lost or stolen New Mexico permit, expect to provide a notarized statement. After a move or name change, tell the issuing agency within 30 days. Confirm with the issuing agency

Official page: New Mexico Department of Public Safety · Reciprocity: where a New Mexico permit is honored

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