New Mexico (NM)

Eligibility

Age: 18 (may pre-register at 17)

ID Requirements

To Register: NM driver's license or state ID number, or last 4 of SSN. NM is one of five states that may collect the full 9-digit SSN. First-time mail registrants without verified ID must submit a copy of a photo ID, utility bill, bank statement, paycheck, student ID, or tribal/pueblo-issued ID showing name and address.

To Vote: ID or verbal/written statement of name, address, and birth year

Registration Methods

• Online: Residents can submit a voter registration application electronically through the state's website, rather than by mail or in person.
• Mail: Residents can register to vote by completing a paper registration form and submitting it by mail to the appropriate election office.
• In Person: Residents can register to vote by visiting a designated government office, such as a county clerk's office or DMV, and completing a registration form on site.

Early Voting ⓘ

A period before Election Day during which voters can cast their ballots in person at designated polling locations. The length of the early voting period varies by state.

Early voting begins 28 days before election day at county clerk offices.

Mail-In / Absentee Voting ⓘ

A voting method where ballots are automatically mailed to all registered voters without requiring a specific request. States that use this approach conduct elections primarily or entirely by mail.

No-excuse absentee voting available for all registered voters.

Felony Voting Rules ⓘ

State laws governing whether and when people with felony convictions can vote. Policies range from no restrictions to permanent disenfranchisement, with most states restoring rights at some point after sentencing.

Rights restored automatically upon completion of sentence (incarceration). People on parole or probation may vote.

Documentation Needed

• DL number or last 4 of SSN
• Proof of residency for same-day registration

Sources

• New Mexico Official Election Website
• Vote.org - New Mexico