New Mexico Public Education Department
300 Don Gaspar
Room 103
Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 231-4443
Email: LicensureUnit@state.nm.us
Website: Apply/Renew/Reciprocate License
To determine reciprocity, an application for the desired New Mexico license must be completed. The Apply/Renew/Reciprocate License website link (above) provides the various licenses available. Choose the type of license desired and complete the application process. Requirements include the following.
- Initial application
- Application fee
- Sealed transcripts from a regionally accredited institution
- Copy of current valid teaching license
- Verification of experience
- Copy of teacher exam scores