Section 66-3-419 authorizes special registration plates for Armed Forces Veterans. Section 66-3-412.1 adds specific authorization for an Armed Forces Veterans motorcycle plate.

Applicants for a New Mexico National Guard plates are issued using form MVD-10247. Only passenger vehicles and light trucks under 26,000 pounds are authorized to display a Military Service special plate.

Effect of military service on driver’s license.

Any honorably discharged veteran of the Armed Forces is eligible for the following New Mexico veterans’ license plates, provided they can show proof of service and eligibility. The following license plates are available for a one-time $17.00 fee.

New Mexico’s veteran plates first appeared in the 1980s with relatively few types, but in the years since have evolved into a dizzying array of varieties. These are briefly described below, beginning with the most common one, the widely used “Armed Forces Veteran” plate:

New Mexico Military and Veteran Special Vehicle License Plates: New Mexico offers 12 license plate designs to honor the service and sacrifice of eligible service members, Veterans, retired service members and family members. All military and Veteran license plates may be used on passenger vehicles and light trucks under 26,000 lbs. Specific ...

NOTE: Applicant and vehicle information MUST be as shown on the vehicle's current registration form. This application must be submitted with proof of Active Duty status to qualify.

In New Mexico, there are several special license plate options to choose, from vanity plates to custom plates for causes and organizations. You can also order military tags or classic car plates if you're eligible.

A variety of license plates are available to New Mexico drivers. Along with the standard license plates, drivers can select specialty plates. Some specialty plates have a small fee upon application and registration renewal, while others are available with no additional fees.

New Mexico National Guard plate applicants must use form MVD-10247 “Application For National Guard Plate.” Only passenger vehicles, light trucks, RVs (including motor homes, travel trailers and truck campers), and in some cases motorcycles, are authorized to display a …