Replacing a Lost CDL

If you have lost your commercial driver's license (CDL) or it has been stolen, the state of New Mexico requires that you replace it in person at a Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) office. Fortunately, you do not have to file a police report, so that will save you from any additional hassle. A form for a replacement/duplicate license is all you will need to fill out at the MVD.

Required Information

For a replacement CDL, you will need to provide the following:

• Valid ID (birth certificate, military ID, passport)

• Social Security card

• Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement)

The MVD already has the specifications of your CDL on file, including endorsements. Once you provide the proper ID, fill out a replacement form, and pay the replacement fee, a temporary license will be issued. You can expect your new CDL in the mail in four to six weeks.

Schedule and Fees

A CDL can be replaced for $14 without an appointment. You have the option of paying this with cash, credit card, or check. Please make checks out to the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. For office hours or further details regarding a replacement CDL, contact your local MVD field office.