March 31 of your renewal year, every two years.
Your own expiration date is on your certification card and in the state's online license lookup.
| State EMS office | New Mexico Department of Health, EMS Bureau |
|---|---|
| Cycle | every 2 years, March 31 |
| Continuing education | 40 hours of CE in set categories (finished by March 31), plus a current CPR card; no refresher course needed |
| National Registry | Not part of renewal |
| Fee | $30 |
If it lapses: Renewing in March costs more ($90 in the rule). Not renewed by March 31: no active license until a reinstatement application (April 1 to May 31) is processed. After that comes a one-time re-entry with an exam.
From 2027 NM EMS Licensing and CE Guide, 7.27.2.8 NMAC (March 31 expiration), 7.27.2.13 NMAC fees, checked November 10, 2026. The state: "EMS providers are NOT required to maintain a National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) certification as a requirement for a New Mexico EMT license"
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March 31 of your renewal year, every two years.
40 hours of CE in set categories (finished by March 31), plus a current CPR card; no refresher course needed.
No. New Mexico renews on its own requirements; the National Registry is not part of renewal.
$30.
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