Do you need a license? Click here for a checklist of requirements

¿Necesitas una licensia? Haga clic aquí para obtener una lista de verificación de requisitos

The New Mexico Racing Commission is proud to be a participant of the National Racing Compact. For Information click here: National Racing Compact

New Fingerprinting and Background vendor: 

IDEMIA-IdentoGo 

Appointments are required. NO WALK-INS will be allowed.

If you are mailing in your application, payment, and all required documents, please ensure these are sent to the Albuquerque office at:

4900 Alameda Blvd NE Ste. A

Albuquerque, NM 87113

First-Time Applicants

1. Application:

• Can be found under FORMS

2. Picture Identification Card (Must provide one of the following):

• Valid Government Issued Drivers License
• Valid Government Issued Identification Card
• Matricula Consular

3. Social Security Card (Must provide one of the following):

• State issued identification card that uses social security number as identification number.
• Letter from Social Security Office is acceptable (must have social security number printed on letter).
• Tax identification number (Stable Name).

4. Proof of Fingerprint Submission:

Applicant Notification and Record Challenge: Your fingerprints will be used to check the criminal history records of the FBI. You have the opportunity to complete or challenge the accuracy of the information contained in the FBI identification record. The procedure for obtaining a change, correction, or updating an FBI identification record are set forth in Title 28. CFR. 16.34. Click here for more information: FBI Challenge of an Identity History Summary

Applicants must complete one (1) of the following options every six (6) years

Option A.  IDEMIA REGISTRATION PROCESS: Electronic Fingerprinting

• Register for an appointment and select the closest available location at the following link: https://nm.state.identogo.com
• While registering ensure the correct ORI code is used
  • ORI:                       NM920010Z
  • Agency Name:     Racing Commission
• Registration fee: $59
• Bring valid identification
• Submit registration receipt with license application

Option B.  MANUAL FINGERPRINT CARDS  (for out of state applicants only)

• Register for an appointment and select the closest available location at the following link: https://nm.state.identogo.com
• Registration fee: $59
• Bring valid identification
• Submit registration receipt with license application
• Mail hard copy cards to:

IdentoGo

Cardscan Department-New Mexico Program

340 Seven Springs Way, Ste. 250

Brentwood, TN 37027

Option C.  Fingerprint Requirement Waived if:

• Under the age of 18 or
• Over the age of 70

5. Anyone born outside the United States (Must provide one of the following):

• Resident Card
• Visa
• H1-B1 Visa
• Citizen Papers

6. Individuals Applying for an Owner’s / Stable’s License:

• MUST own a horse.
• MUST have horse papers in the Racing Office in their Trainer’s file.

Renewal Applicants

 1. Application:

• Can be found under FORMS.

2. Picture Identification Card (Provide one of the following):

• State Issued Drivers License
• State Issued Identification Card
• Matricula Consular

3. Social Security Card (Must provide one of the following):

• State issued identification card that uses social security number as identification number.
• Letter from Social Security Office is acceptable (must have social security number printed on letter).
• Tax identification number (Stable Name).

4. Needed for anyone born outside the United States (Provide one of the following):

• Resident Card
• Visa
• H1-B1 Visa
• Passports
• Citizen Papers

5. Must Be Current With Fingerprint Requirements

• See Fingerprint requirements for New Applicants Above

6. Individuals Renewing their Owner’s/Stable’s License:

• MUST own a horse.
• MUST have horse papers in the Racing Office in their Trainer’s file.

You will need Adobe’s Acrobat Reader to view the following “PDF” files.
If you do not have it, please download it here.

TRAINERS

Interested in renewing/obtaining a Trainers License? Please contact the Stewards.

Tests will be administered by the Stewards at a currently running track.

STABLE NAME REQUIREMENTS

For requirements click link: Stable Name Requirements