Bring your original or certified copy documents to your local MVD office.
U.S. Birth Certificate
U.S. Passport or Card
Affidavit of Birth ((Issued by any Tribal Nation’s Vital Records)
Certificate of Birth Abroad
Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services issued form
REAL ID Compliant Credential
Permanent Resident Card - I-551
Certificate of Naturalization - DHS N-550 or 570
Certificate of Citizenship – DHS N-560 or 561
Employment Authorization – I-766 or I-6888
Unexpired immigrant or non-immigrant via status for admission into the U.S.
Pending or approved application for asylum in the U.S.
Admission into the U.S. as a refugee
Pending/approved application for temporary protected U.S. status
Approved deferred action status
Pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident or conditional resident
Conditional permanent resident alien status
Social Security Number card
Utility Bill - Second Provider
Bank/Credit Card Statement
Bank/Credit Card Statement - Second Institution
Local Property Tax Statement
City/County/State/Tribal or Federal organization attesting to NM Residency
Insurance Bill, Card or Binder
Real Property Rental or Purchase Agreement
NM Medical Card, Letter or Printout
NM Public Assistance Card, Letter or Printout
Membership in a NM Religious Organization
Document of eligibility & receipt of services from non-profit organization with IRS section 501 (c) (3) status
Membership in a NM Sports Organization
Parent/Guardian Affidavit of NM Residency (living in the home) - Plus Parent's ID and 2 proofs of parent's NM Residency
Lawful Identity and Age
Lawful Identity and Age
Foreign Passport supporting document Click for PDF
Lawful Identity and Age document
New Mexico Residency (1)
New Mexico Residency (2)
Legal Name Change
REAL ID Compliant Credential supporting documents: Your Lawful Identity and Age document requires an additional supporting document. Click on the pdf link in the "Documents You Still Need" section above to review the list of supporting documents.
Foreign Passport supporting document: Your Lawful Identity and Age document requires an additional supporting document. Click on the pdf link in the "Documents You Still Need" section above to review the list of supporting documents.
Lawful Identity and Age: Provide a current birth name document and all name change documents, if applicable (marriage, divorce, adoption or court records) or a current legal name document.
Identification Number: Provide an Identification Number document that lists your full ID number and matches your current legal name.
New Mexico Residency: Provide New Mexico Residency documents that include your physical/residential address and matches your current legal name.
Legal Name Change: Provide all your name change documents, showing a clear trail of name changes (marriage, divorce, adoption or court records).
For more information or to review the REAL ID Frequently Asked Questions, visit the REAL ID homepage at https://realid.mvd.newmexico.gov/. You can download the full list of required documents and resources at REAL ID Acceptable Documents.
If you do not want or need a REAL ID for Official Federal Purposes or are unable to provide proof of legal status, you can get a Standard Driver’s License or ID.
Thank you for using the REAL ID Companion.
Note: Documents must be original or a certified copy. A certified copy is a copy of a primary document that is endorsed by the entity that issued the original document. Photocopies, notarized photocopies and non-certified copies are NOT acceptable.