New Mexico

Registered voters do not need to provide an ID when they vote, except for some first-time voters.

New Mexico ID Requirements for Voting In Person

You do not need to show ID when you vote in person in New Mexico.

BUT: If it is your first time voting in a federal election in New Mexico, please see the federal ID requirements for first-time voters. A federal election is when you vote for the President, your Congressional Representative or your Senators.

Frequently Asked Questions

You may register to vote and cast a ballot on the same day during any early voting period, at your county’s clerk’s office or other alternate designated early voting location, or at your local polling place but only on Election Day.  You must show the following acceptable ID and proof of residence:

  • a New Mexico driver’s license or New Mexico identification card issued through the motor vehicle division of the taxation and revenue department;
  • any document that contains an address in the county together with a photo identification card; or
  • a current valid student photo identification card from a post-secondary educational institution in New Mexico accompanied by a current student fee statement that contains your address in the county.

Same day registration and voting on Election Day is available only for state-wide regular elections. For state-wide special elections, same day registration and voting is available only during any early voting period, but not on Election Day.

No. However, state law defines acceptable voter ID as:

(A) A physical form of identification, which may be:

  • an original or copy of a photo ID or
  • an original or copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student ID card or other government document that shows your name and address.

OR

(B) A verbal or written statement by you that declares your name, registration address and year of birth; so an electronic image of your ID is not necessary.

New Mexico ID Requirements for Voting By Mail

Most voters do not need to provide a copy of your ID when you vote by mail in New Mexico. The signature on your mail ballot must match your signature on file with the state.

BUT: If it is your first time voting in a federal election in New Mexico, please see the federal ID requirements for first-time voters. A federal election is when you vote for the President, your Congressional Representative or your Senators.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no process to “cure” (fix) your ballot if it is rejected.

Upon receipt of your absentee ballot application, the county clerk reviews it for completeness. If the clerk determines that you do not have a valid certificate of registration on file in that county or the application is not completed or has incorrect information, the application shall be marked “rejected”. The county clerk will notify you in writing of the reasons for rejection and include the internet address for the official electronic absentee application portal and may also include the paper form absentee application.

You can request a mail ballot online through the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Online Portal. To complete the request through the portal you will need to provide:

  • NM driver’s license or NM state ID number
  • Last four digits of your social security number
  • Date of birth

You can also request a mail ballot by calling your county clerk. To find your clerk check here.