Easily Complete All the Necessary Steps
Obtaining your driver’s license can give you a new sense of freedom and excitement. However, there are a few different steps that you need to take before you can finally operate a vehicle without supervision. In the state of New Mexico, all new drivers are required to complete the graduated driver’s license program, and at MVD Express, we have all of the resources, services, and expertise you need to help you through the process. Stop by one of our locations today!
In New Mexico, New Drivers Are Required To Pass A Series Of Classes And Tests Before They Can Obtain Their Standard License Or REAL ID. These Include:
- Graduated Driver’s License Program - 3 Stages
- The “None for the Road” DWI awareness class
- Written driver’s test
- Behind-the-wheel driver’s test
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At MVD Express, we offer a wide variety of MVD services, from VIN inspections to REAL ID. Our mission is to provide you with the service you need as quickly and stress-free as possible by offering consistently short wait times and the option to schedule an appointment in advance!
If you are starting the process of obtaining your standard or REAL ID driver’s license, then let MVD Express provide you with the resources and assistance you need. Once you’ve completed all of the necessary steps, schedule an appointment to take your driver’s test! Find an MVD Express near you to get started.
New Mexico’s Graduated Driver’s License Program
In order to receive your driver’s license, you must first complete the New Mexico graduated driver’s license program. This program consists of three stages: instructional permit, provisional license, and the full license. Throughout each stage, there are various rules and regulations with which you must comply. The rules and regulations for each stage are:
STAGE 1: INSTRUCTIONAL PERMIT |
STAGE 2: PROVISIONAL LICENSE |
STAGE 3: FULL LICENSE |
To obtain an Instructional Permit, a teen must be at least 15 years old, enrolled in a Driver’s Education Program or Driving School and present the following documents:
You’ll need to follow special rules to successfully complete this state of obtaining your license:
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To obtain a Provisional License, a teen must be at least 15 ½ years old, completed Stage 1 (Drivers Instructional Permit) of the GDL process and present the following documents:
Standard driver's license holders do not need to provide any proof of Social Security Number.
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To obtain a full unrestricted license, a teen must have held their Provisional License for at least one (1) year, completed Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the GDL process, and come to MVD Express with:
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Start the Graduated Driver’s License Program Today!
If you’re ready to begin the graduated driver’s license program, then MVD Express can help! We offer a variety of MVD services, and our friendly staff members are more than happy to help you get started. Find an MVD Express near you, and stop by or schedule an appointment today!