National Carry AcademyApplying for a Permit in New Mexico
January 11, 2016
Notice: Electronic fingerprinting is done by the “3M Cogent”. For more information about the company, visit their web page here. An amount of $44.00 shall be paid for the fingerprint services and $56.00 to the Department of Public Safety in New Mexico along with the other requirements shall be sent.
You may also use the fingerprint cards for your application. Two fingerprint cards shall be completed with the name and signature of the applicant, the social security number, date of birth, home address, place of birth and other information as required. A trained fingerprint technician should be the one to obtain the fingerprints and must sign the card with the date, the name and address of the employer under it. Law enforcement agencies are authorized to take fingerprints. If the fingerprint cards are not approved by the FBI, they will ask for another set of cards which will mean that the processing of your application will be delayed.
Application forms can be obtained from the State Police District offices or may be downloaded through this link. All the documents shall be sent by mail to the following address:
NM Department of Public Safety
SID/Concealed Carry Unit
6301 Indian School Rd. NE Suite 310
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Requirements
a. Completed application form
b. A copy of the applicant’s New Mexico Driver’s License
c. Payment of $44.00 for the criminal background check and $56.00 for the application
d. An original copy of birth certificate issued by a vital statistics agency in the state where the applicant was born.
(Photocopies will not be accepted. If you want the original one to be returned, include a stamped envelope with your home address.
e. Proof of Completion of Training issued by certified instructors (The list of New Mexico certified instructors can be viewed here.)
f. Background check and Electronic Fingerprint receipt from Cogent
g. Authorization for Release of Information
h. Authorization to Obtain Health Information
Law enforcement agencies are authorized to obtain the fingerprints from the applicants and they may charge service fees for doing so. The permit to carry is valid up to 4 years.
When the department receives the documents sent by the applicant, they will do an evaluation to determine if the applicant may obtain a carry permit license. The fingerprints shall be submitted to the bureau of investigation for them to do a criminal background check. If qualified, the applicant will be issued a license to carry.
Applications with incomplete documents may not proceed with the process. Payments made cannot be refunded.
29-19-14. Military/Mounted Patrol/Law Enforcement –Requirements.
Military members and law enforcers are not required to submit payment for the application or renewal of permit. Military service persons who are discharged not more than twenty years before the submission of application shall not be required to undergo refresher training course. Two fingerprint sets and a color photograph shall be submitted to the department.
10.8.2.16 Terms and Conditions of License.
• Permit holders shall carry firearms that are listed on the license. Carrying of a different firearm category is prohibited. Only one firearm should be carried at a time.
• Alcohol consumption when carrying is not permitted.
• Carrying of firearms while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
10.8.2.18. Additional Handgun Endorsement.
Adding of a different category or a higher caliber firearm to a license can be done by submitting an application to the department for a renewal. The applicant will also have to submit a proof of completion of a training course and competency on a category of handgun which will provided by a certified instructor in New Mexico and a copy of the current license. Processing costs $5.00. The issuance of the new permit usually takes 10 days upon the completion of the application. The expiration date of the new license will be the same as the date on the replaced license. Unless the applicant obtains his renewed license, he shall not carry a different category of handgun other than the one stated on his current license.
Applying for a Permit in New Mexico
January 11, 2016
Notice: Electronic fingerprinting is done by the “3M Cogent”. For more information about the company, visit their web page here. An amount of $44.00 shall be paid for the fingerprint services and $56.00 to the Department of Public Safety in New Mexico along with the other requirements shall be sent.
You may also use the fingerprint cards for your application. Two fingerprint cards shall be completed with the name and signature of the applicant, the social security number, date of birth, home address, place of birth and other information as required. A trained fingerprint technician should be the one to obtain the fingerprints and must sign the card with the date, the name and address of the employer under it. Law enforcement agencies are authorized to take fingerprints. If the fingerprint cards are not approved by the FBI, they will ask for another set of cards which will mean that the processing of your application will be delayed.
Application forms can be obtained from the State Police District offices or may be downloaded through this link. All the documents shall be sent by mail to the following address:
NM Department of Public Safety
SID/Concealed Carry Unit
6301 Indian School Rd. NE Suite 310
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Requirements
a. Completed application form
b. A copy of the applicant’s New Mexico Driver’s License
c. Payment of $44.00 for the criminal background check and $56.00 for the application
d. An original copy of birth certificate issued by a vital statistics agency in the state where the applicant was born.
(Photocopies will not be accepted. If you want the original one to be returned, include a stamped envelope with your home address.
e. Proof of Completion of Training issued by certified instructors (The list of New Mexico certified instructors can be viewed here.)
f. Background check and Electronic Fingerprint receipt from Cogent
g. Authorization for Release of Information
h. Authorization to Obtain Health Information
Law enforcement agencies are authorized to obtain the fingerprints from the applicants and they may charge service fees for doing so. The permit to carry is valid up to 4 years.
When the department receives the documents sent by the applicant, they will do an evaluation to determine if the applicant may obtain a carry permit license. The fingerprints shall be submitted to the bureau of investigation for them to do a criminal background check. If qualified, the applicant will be issued a license to carry.
Applications with incomplete documents may not proceed with the process. Payments made cannot be refunded.
29-19-14. Military/Mounted Patrol/Law Enforcement –Requirements.
Military members and law enforcers are not required to submit payment for the application or renewal of permit. Military service persons who are discharged not more than twenty years before the submission of application shall not be required to undergo refresher training course. Two fingerprint sets and a color photograph shall be submitted to the department.
10.8.2.16 Terms and Conditions of License.
• Permit holders shall carry firearms that are listed on the license. Carrying of a different firearm category is prohibited. Only one firearm should be carried at a time.
• Alcohol consumption when carrying is not permitted.
• Carrying of firearms while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited.
10.8.2.18. Additional Handgun Endorsement.
Adding of a different category or a higher caliber firearm to a license can be done by submitting an application to the department for a renewal. The applicant will also have to submit a proof of completion of a training course and competency on a category of handgun which will provided by a certified instructor in New Mexico and a copy of the current license. Processing costs $5.00. The issuance of the new permit usually takes 10 days upon the completion of the application. The expiration date of the new license will be the same as the date on the replaced license. Unless the applicant obtains his renewed license, he shall not carry a different category of handgun other than the one stated on his current license.