New Mexico § 1-1-24 - Required voter identification
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-1-24 — Required voter identification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1-1-24. Required voter identification
As used in the Election Code, “ required voter identification ” means any of the following forms of identification as chosen by the voter: A. a physical form of identification, which may be: (1) an original or copy of a current and valid photo identification with or without
an address, which address is not required to match the voter's certificate of registration;
or (2) an original or copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck,
student identification card or other government document, including identification
issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo, that shows the name and address of the
person, the address of which is not required to match the voter's certificate of registration;
or B. a verbal or written statement by the voter of the voter's name, registration address
and year of birth; provided, however, that the statement of the voter's name need
not contain the voter's middle initial or suffix.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 1-1-24
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 1-1-24 cover?
Section 1-1-24 ("Required voter identification") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 1-1-24?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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