Do I still have to pay a reinstatement fee if I’ve moved out of New Mexico or I am no longer a resident?
Yes. The fee is assessed as part of the fine for a DWI citation, and is required to completely clear the driver's
record after a revocation period has expired. Along with the fee, proof of residency is required.
If I paid fines through the court, why do I have to pay MVD?
The criminal and civil actions are completely different. Some fines are associated with conviction actions, and
other fines are associated with Implied Consent/Administrative actions.
I reinstated after the administrative action, but before the criminal conviction was posted to my record. Can I
get a refund for the $102?
No. You must wait until you are eligible to reinstate, and then apply for your driver’s license again and pay
the reinstatement fee. The clerk at the field office cannot see future dates or postings, and can only see what
is posted to the record. If the conviction has not been sent by the court, it will not be available on the driving
history until it is received and recorded.
How do I request a MVD administrative hearing for the revocation based on my arrest?
A Request for Hearing form (MVD-10792) is available from any MVD office and on the Internet - or
you may simply submit a letter requesting a hearing. Include a copy of the citation or notice of revocation;
information such as the driver’s name, date of birth and social security number; and (unless you can provide a
letter of indigence) a $25 check or money order. Indicate that you are contesting the administrative revocation
of your license. This request must be postmarked or hand delivered to MVD's Central Administration office
in the Joseph M. Montoya Building at 1100 South St. Francis Drive in Santa Fe, NM within 10 days of being
served the Notice of Revocation. If the request for hearing is not complete, you will receive a denial letter.
You may appeal the denial of a request for hearing to a district court.
Can I drive while I am awaiting the administrative hearing?
Yes. Unless you have any other conditions of suspension on your driving record, you will have driving
privileges pending the outcome of the hearing.
How long does a DWI stay on my record?
A DWI will stay on the driving record according to the date the citation was issued:
A DWI issued on:
Will remain on the driver’s record for:
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1953 through June 30, 1961
5 years
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July 1, 1961 through June 30, 1969
Lifetime
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July 1, 1961 through June 30, 1975
5 years
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July 1, 1975 through June 30, 1990
Lifetime
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July 1, 1990 through June 16, 2005
25 years
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June 17, 2005 through present
55 years
Any additional questions please contact the DWI Compliance Unit at the following numbers:
505-476-3173
505-476-3446
505-476-3608
505-476-3229