Overview of New Mexico ID scanning laws
New Mexico has 4 laws which we consider relevant to ID verification, in addition to other laws which may related to age verification, identity verification, KYC, privacy, and biometrics.
Can you scan IDs in New Mexico?
Yes. There are no laws prohibiting or regulating the electronic scanning of an ID in New Mexico.
Can you save data from a scanned ID in New Mexico?
Yes. There are no current laws which limit or restrict saving data from a scanned ID in New Mexico.
Does New Mexico offer affirmative defense for ID scanning?
No. New Mexico has no affirmative defense laws related to ID scanning.
What types of IDs does New Mexico issue?
New Mexico issues drivers licenses and state IDs, including REAL ID. New Mexico also offers a mobile drivers license (mDL), available in Google Wallet and Apple Wallet.
Individual New Mexico ID verification laws
Age verification for alcohol delivery
This bill would require New Mexico businesses to use an identification verification system to verify age for alcohol deliveries.
Age verification for tobacco sales
New Mexico requires that businesses verify age, but does not require electronic scanning or verification for tobacco sales.
Age verification for cannabis dispensaries
New Mexico requires that cannabis dispensaries verify purchasers are at least 21 years old.
Data privacy laws in New Mexico
New Mexico does not have any state data privacy laws.
