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A variety of license plates are available to New Mexico drivers. Along with the standard license plates, drivers can select specialty plates. Some specialty plates have a small fee upon application and registration renewal, while others are available with no additional fees.
No expired registration plate or validating sticker shall be displayed on the vehicle other than an expired special registration plate, which may be exhibited on the front of the vehicle.
Vehicles. License Plates. Standard Plates. No fees or forms necessary. A person who has a vehicle registered and titled in the state can acquire the traditional yellow plate or the Centennial Plate (Turquoise). No special application is required, and either of these plates can be requested at the time of initial registration of a qualified vehicle.
Display of registration plates and temporary registration permits; displays prohibited and allowed. A. The registration plate shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle for which it is issued; however, the registration plate shall be attached to the front of a road tractor or truck tractor.
In New Mexico, you must have a license plate on most types of vehicles, including: Passenger vehicles. Trucks. Motorcycles. Recreational vehicles (RVs) and motorhomes. Buses. Manufactured or mobile homes. Trailers. Off-highway vehicles (such as ATVs and snowmobiles).
The U.S. state of New Mexico first required its residents to register their motor vehicles and display license plates in 1912. As of 2024 [update], plates are issued by the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department through its Motor Vehicle Division.
A. The registration plate shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle for which it is issued; however, the registration plate shall be attached to the front of a road tractor or truck tractor.
A. Succeeding registration renewals of the registration plate issued under Section 66-3-14 NMSA 1978 shall cause the division to issue a validating sticker only, except as provided in Subsections B and C of this section.
New Mexico Statutes 66-3-18. Display of registration plates and temporary registration permits; displays prohibited and allowed Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions
Vehicle owners must apply for new registration plates in New Mexico as part of their car’s initial registration process. As such, drivers must apply for a license plate within 30 days of acquiring a new or used vehicle.