N.M. Code R. § 21.17.2.12 – Effective Date of Application and Payment of Double Fees

A. The effective date of application for license and permit renewals by mail shall be the date postmarked on the applicant's properly completed application package. Renewal packages postmarked September 30 or before may be considered for renewal at single fee rates as described in Subsections A through F of 21.17.2.9 NMAC. Renewal packages postmarked October 1 or later are considered late; these packages will be returned to the applicant along with appropriate paperwork for renewal at double fee rates as described in Subsection G of 21.17.2.9 NMAC.
B. The effective date of application for license and permit renewals done in person shall be the actual calendar date when the properly completed application or renewal package is presented to the department. These application or renewal packages may be received by the department only during regular business hours.
C. Incomplete or improperly completed application or renewal packages will be so identified by the department and returned to the applicant for completion or correction. The effective date of application shall be the date postmarked on the original envelope for packages received by mail; the effective date of application for packages submitted in person shall be the actual calendar date the applicant first presents the package to the department office. This presentation shall occur during regular business hours only.
[7/1/97; 21.17.2.12 NMAC - Rn, 21 NMAC 17.2.12, 01/01/09]