New Mexico § 66-3-17 - Registration plate; replacement of plate
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-17 — Registration plate; replacement of plate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-3-17. Registration plate; replacement of plate
A. Succeeding registration renewals of the registration plate issued under Section 66-3-14 NMSA 1978 shall cause the division to issue a validating sticker only, except as provided in
Subsections B and C of this section. B. The person to whom the plate is issued may, at any time, apply for the issuance
of a duplicate or replacement plate, and upon the surrender of the registration plate
he then has, along with the payment of a reasonable fee set by the director that will
cover the cost of the production and distribution of the plate, the applicant shall
be issued a duplicate or replacement plate. C. Any peace officer may, upon discovering that the registration plate of any vehicle
is illegible because of wear or damage or other cause, issue a citation to the owner
or operator of the vehicle. The citation shall provide that the owner shall, within thirty days from the date
of the citation, apply for and obtain a duplicate or replacement plate from the division.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-3-17
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-17 cover?
Section 66-3-17 ("Registration plate; replacement of plate") 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.
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