Required Documents for a CDL

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First Name *

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You will need to take the originals of all these required documents:

Out-of-state CDL or New Mexico driver license
Proof of Identification number
Commercial Driver Medical Certificate and/or any medical waiver issued;
proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence status in the United States
Two (2) proofs of physical residency in New Mexico. (All issuances documents must be within 60 days of the application date)
Additional information clarifying each of these required documents is provided below.
Proof of identity (including date of birth)

Proof of identity, and U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence in the United States

Documents for Identity/ U.S. Citizenship:

An original birth certificate bearing an Official Seal issued by a State, County, Municipal Authority, or outlying possession of the United States (Hospital Registrations, Birth Records, or Birth Notifications will not be accepted).

An original certified copy of a birth certificate with an Official Seal by a State, County, Municipal Authority, or outlying possession of the United States (copy of a certified copy will not be accepted).

Valid United States Passport
Certification of Birth Abroad issued by the United States Department of State (Form FS-545 or DS-1350)
Certificate of Naturalization (Form N550 or N570 or N578)
Certificate of U. S. Citizenship (Form N560 or N561)

Documents for Lawful Permanent Residence Status in the United States:

Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Alien Card – issued by the USCIS or INS (I-551)
Two (2) documents to prove New Mexico residency (All issuances documents must be within 60 days of the application date)

To be acceptable as proof of residency a document must show a New Mexico physical residence address. A New Mexico P.O. Box address is not acceptable as evidence of NM residency.

I understand that all documents must be original or a certified copy. MVD will also accept copies that are sent directly from the agency that issues or holds the documentation. All documentation must be current. Documents that applicants receive monthly, such as insurance and utility bills and bank statements, must be dated no more than 60 days prior to the date of application for a CDL. *

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Please upload a headshot of yourself in front of a white wall (shoulders up & no filters) for your CDL file *

DRIVERS LICENCE (FRONT) *

DRIVERS LICENCE (BACK) *

CDL PERMIT * (if obtained)

CDL PERMIT DATE * +

DOT MEDICAL CARD (THIS IS NOT YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE CARD) *

LIST A DOCUMENT: SOCIAL SECURITY, W-2, PAY STUB WITH APPLICANTS NAME AND SOCIAL SERCURITY NUMBER *

LIST B DOCUMENT: U.S PASSPORT, ORGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE, PERMANENT RESIDNET CARD *

(1) LIST C DOCUMENT: PROPERTY AGREEMENT, INSURNACE BILL, UTILITY BILL, BANK/ CREDIT CARD STATEMENT, EMPLOYMENT STUB *

(2) LIST C DOCUMENT: PROPERTY AGREEMENT, INSURNACE BILL, UTILITY BILL, BANK/ CREDIT CARD STATEMENT, EMPLOYMENT STUB *

I certify that the information I have provided above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. *

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