Important Info

If you own or are employed at a business or government facility that regularly checks ID, the following information will be important to you:

As of April 21, 2008, the state of New Mexico began issuing new secure driver's licenses and identification (ID) cards to protect New Mexicans from identity theft. All applicants for a driver's license, whether first-time, out-of-state transfers, renewal or replacement, will be issued a temporary extension while their regular card is being processed and mailed.

The applicant's old driver's license or ID card will be hole-punched and returned to them. The temporary extension is valid for 45 days from the date of issue. When used as a form of identification, the temporary driver's license or ID extension is only valid when used in combination with another form of official government photo identification, such as a passport or previous driver's license or identification card.

Valid Identification When Presented Together

What the Temporary Extension Looks Like

If you need to verify the authenticity of the Temp, please call (888) 683-4636.