Fillable Form New Mexico Change of Address Form

What is the New Mexico Change of Address Form?

Form MVD-10284, Change of Address Request, or the New Mexico Change of Address Form is a document used to notify the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) of a change of address. An individual who moved to, from, or within New Mexico may use it to update the registered address in his or her driver’s license or vehicle or vessel registration within ten days.

How to fill out the New Mexico Change of Address Form?

Provide accurate and complete information. Failure to do so may result in the inability to update your record.

Driver Information

Driver's name

Enter your name as shown on your driver’s license.

Date of birth

Enter your birthdate.

Driver's license number

Enter your driver's license number.

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number.

Vehicle/Vessel Information (as Shown on Title)

Enter your vehicle or vessel information as shown on its title.

Vehicle or Vessel

This column shows the quantity of your vehicle or vessel.

Plate or Boat Number

Enter your vehicle's plate number or your vessel's boat number.

Vehicle or Hull ID Number

Enter your vehicle's identification number or your vessel's hull identification number.

Year

Enter your vehicle or vessel's model year.

Make

Enter your vehicle or vessel's make or brand.

New Residence Address

Address

Enter the street address of your new residence.

City, State, ZIP Code

Enter the city, state, and ZIP code of your new residence.

Mailing Address (if Different)

Enter a mailing address if different from your new residence address.

Address

Enter the street address where your vehicle registration or driver’s license notice will be mailed.

City, State, ZIP Code

Enter the city, state, and ZIP code where your vehicle registration or driver’s license notice will be mailed.

Change of Address for Voter Registration

Mark the box if your change of address is not a change of address for voter registration purposes and you do not want your information to be forwarded to the Secretary of State; otherwise, leave it blank.

Driver's Signature and Date

Signature

Enter your signature.

Date

Enter the date upon signing the New Mexico Change of Address Form.

How to file the New Mexico Change of Address Form?

Filing the New Mexico Change of Address Form depends on whether you are moving within, to, or from New Mexico.

If you are moving within New Mexico, you must file for a change of address immediately by completing and mailing the New Mexico Change of Address to MVD Data Entry Unit, P.O. Box 630, Santa Fe, N. M. 87504-0630. You may also fax it to 505-827-0977 or submit it in person at any MVD office.

Updating your address on file is free. However, if you want to renew your driver's license, you need $18 for a four-year license or $34 for an eight-year license. For vehicle registration, you must pay $27 to $62 for one-year registration or $54 to $124 for a two-year registration.

If you are moving to New Mexico from another state, you need to submit your accomplished New Mexico Change of Address Form in person. Go to the MVD office and bring the necessary documents to get a new driver's license or register your vehicle.

To change the address on your driver's license, bring the following:

• Out-of-state driver's license
• One proof of identification number
• One proof of identity
• Two proofs of New Mexico residency
• $15-Driving While Intoxicated (DUI) fee
• $33 for a four-year license or $49 for an eight-year license

To register your vehicle, you need the following:

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection
• Certificate of Title
• Form MVD-10002, Vehicle Title and Registration Application
• Proof of New Mexico car insurance
• Proof of identity
• Two proof of New Mexico residency
• $27 to $62 fee for a one-year registration or $54 to $124 for a two-year registration

If you are moving out of New Mexico, you do not need to file the New Mexico Change of Address Form or notify the New Mexico MVD. In addition, you are not required to return your driver's license or vehicle plates. However, you need to notify the New Mexico MVD if you move out with your registered vehicle. You may do so at any NM MVD office or send a signed statement to Motor Vehicle Division, Joseph Montoya Building, P.O. Box 1028, Santa Fe, NM 87504.

What is the purpose of the New Mexico Change of Address Form?

The New Mexico Statutes Sections 66-3-23 and 66-5-22 require individuals to change or update their address when they move to, from, or within New Mexico. They may use the New Mexico Change of Address Form to notify the NM MVD of their new residence address and change the address registered on their driver's license and vehicle registration.

What do Sections 66-3-23 and 66-5-22 of the New Mexico Statutes state?

The New Mexico Statutes Section 66-3-23, Notice of change of address or name, states that an individual who made an application for or obtained a vehicle registration or certificate of title moves to a different residence, he or she must notify the division of his or her old and new addresses within ten days.

While Section 66-5-22, Notice of change of address or name, states that a driver license holder who moves from the address named in the application or the issued license must notify the division of the new address within ten days in writing or by electronic media pursuant to department regulations.

Why is updating your address important?

Every state requires an updated address when you apply for vehicle registration or driver's license so that in the event of a traffic violation, car accident, or any road accidents or violations, the authority can contact you or know your whereabouts.

If you have licenses, you can register to vote and establish residence. Most states recognize failing to update a license or registration as a crime punishable by less than a year in jail and or fines.

Updating your address is essential if you apply for or maintain insurance. An insurance provider may use your residence address to determine your insurance rates based on the relative risks in your location. If you fail to update your change of address, your insurance may be canceled or denied.