| Information from the NMSP and Legislature regarding CCW license renewal. Every attempt is made to be accurate with information, but it may change without notice. I encourage you to contact NMSP if you have questions. |
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New Mexico Administrative Code
Section 10.8.2.17 LICENSE RENEWAL AND TRANSFER:
A. To renew a New Mexico license. A licensee may file an application for a renewed license on the form
prescribed by the department.
(1) The licensee may file the application anytime from 60 calendar days before the license expires until 60
calendar days after the license expires. If the license has expired, a licensee shall not carry a concealed
handgun until he receives his renewed license.
(2) The licensee shall complete a refresher firearms training course prior to filing the application.
(3) The licensee shall file with the department:
(a) 2 full sets of fingerprints as required by NMSA 1978 Section 29-19-5 and 10.8.2.14 NMAC;
(b) a certified copy of a certificate of completion for a refresher firearms training course approved by
the department issued by an approved instructor not more than 90 days prior to the date the
application is filed; and
(c) a nonrefundable $75.00 renewal fee;
(d) a copy of New Mexico drivers license or other government issued identification which contains a
picture. (MRG NOTE: Info indicates NMDPS only accepts a copy of your NM Driver's License!!)
Section 10.8.2.17 LICENSE RENEWAL AND TRANSFER:
A. To renew a New Mexico license. A licensee may file an application for a renewed license on the form
prescribed by the department.
(1) The licensee may file the application anytime from 60 calendar days before the license expires until 60
calendar days after the license expires. If the license has expired, a licensee shall not carry a concealed
handgun until he receives his renewed license.
(2) The licensee shall complete a refresher firearms training course prior to filing the application.
(3) The licensee shall file with the department:
(a) 2 full sets of fingerprints as required by NMSA 1978 Section 29-19-5 and 10.8.2.14 NMAC;
(b) a certified copy of a certificate of completion for a refresher firearms training course approved by
the department issued by an approved instructor not more than 90 days prior to the date the
application is filed; and
(c) a nonrefundable $75.00 renewal fee;
(d) a copy of New Mexico drivers license or other government issued identification which contains a
picture. (MRG NOTE: Info indicates NMDPS only accepts a copy of your NM Driver's License!!)
How and Where to Get Fingerprinted
Pick up fingerprint cards at:
New Mexico Department of Public Safety Building - same address as NMSP below - it's the first building on
the right after you turn off Cerrillos Road.
Get your fingerprints taken at:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP)
505-827-9181
4491 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Valid ID is required
The fee is $7.00 for two cards - Electronic and Ink methods
Los Alamos Police Department (as of February 1, 2011)
1pm to 3pm on Wednesdays and Fridays
9am to 11am on Saturdays
The fee is $10.00 for two cards - Inkless - easy clean-up
Pick up fingerprint cards at:
New Mexico Department of Public Safety Building - same address as NMSP below - it's the first building on
the right after you turn off Cerrillos Road.
Get your fingerprints taken at:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP)
505-827-9181
4491 Cerrillos Rd.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday
Valid ID is required
The fee is $7.00 for two cards - Electronic and Ink methods
Los Alamos Police Department (as of February 1, 2011)
1pm to 3pm on Wednesdays and Fridays
9am to 11am on Saturdays
The fee is $10.00 for two cards - Inkless - easy clean-up
GENERAL INFORMATION
The State of New Mexico requires refresher/renewal training as follows:
For the two-year refresher -- the instructor performing the refresher training notifies NM DPS of the
completion of training; the CCW holder does not need to do anything.
For the four-year renewal, see New Mexico Administrative Code, Section 10.8.2.17 below for filing and fee
requirements
The State of New Mexico requires refresher/renewal training as follows:
- Two hours of refresher training 60 days ahead of or 60 days after the 2-year mark of your license;
there is no State of New Mexico fee involved, but there is an instruction fee for taking the refresher
training.
- Four hours of renewal training 60 days ahead of or 60 days after the 4-year expiration date. There is
a State of New Mexico fee associated with this renewal, and there is an instruction fee for taking the
renewal training.
For the two-year refresher -- the instructor performing the refresher training notifies NM DPS of the
completion of training; the CCW holder does not need to do anything.
For the four-year renewal, see New Mexico Administrative Code, Section 10.8.2.17 below for filing and fee
requirements