My vehicle is registered in New Mexico, but I am living out-of-state
because I’m in the military, working out-of-state, or away attending school. Do I still need to have insurance coverage for my vehicle?
Yes. In order to be verified as insured, you must submit to the New Mexico Insurance Identification Database (IIDB) a signed, completed Affidavit of Non-Use/Out-of-State insurance. You will be asked to provide proof of insurance and proof of your out-of-state residency.
Your vehicle will then be identified on the database as insured for the term of your policy. You will need to submit an Affidavit of Non-Use/Out-of-State insurance each time you renew that policy with an out-of-state insurance provider as long as your vehicle registration remains in New Mexico. Please click on the link below for an electronic version of the Affidavit of Non-Use/Out-of-State Insurance. You may print this form, complete it, sign it and mail it to the IIDB with the required documents. You may also obtain this form at any New Mexico MVD office.
Affidavit of Non-Use/Out-of-State Insurance (MVD-11268)|Download PDF
If you drive the vehicle and it is not insured, you are subject to license plate confiscation and a citation for no proof of insurance. Make sure that when you drive the vehicle in New Mexico, you have proof of automobile liability insurance in your possession.
