# N.M. Stat. § 66-10-5: Issuance of licenses to driver education schools and to driver education instructors

> New Mexico · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-5

## Section

- **Citation:** N.M. Stat. § 66-10-5
- **Heading:** Issuance of licenses to driver education schools and to driver education instructors
- **Jurisdiction:** New Mexico
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NM Code / Chapter 66 / Article 10 / Section 66-10-5

## Text

A. The bureau shall issue a license certificate to each applicant to conduct a driver education school or to each driver education instructor when it is satisfied that the person has met the qualifications required under the Driving School Licensing Act and if a school complies with the minimum driver education program standards established by the bureau.

B. The bureau shall prescribe minimum driver training program standards.

C. All licenses issued pursuant to the provisions of the Driving School Licensing Act shall expire annually, unless canceled, suspended or revoked sooner. The bureau shall establish annual expiration dates for the licenses by rule, and each category of driving school may have a different license expiration date. Licenses shall be renewed subject to application and payment of the required fee.

## Nearby sections

- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-1 § 66-10-1. Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-1.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-2 § 66-10-2. Driver education schools; driver education instructors; license required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-2.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-3 § 66-10-3. Qualifications of driver education schools; fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-3.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-4 § 66-10-4. Qualifications of driver education instructors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-4.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-5 § 66-10-5. Issuance of licenses to driver education schools and to driver education instructors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-5.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-6 § 66-10-6. Powers of bureau](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-6.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-7 § 66-10-7. Disposition of fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-7.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-8 § 66-10-8. Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-8.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-9 § 66-10-9. Motorcycle driver education programs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-9.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-10 § 66-10-10. Motorcycle training fund created; purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-10.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-11 § 66-10-11. Driving safety training considered by the court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-11.md)
- [N.M. Stat. § 66-10-12 § 66-10-12. Exempt providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-12.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NM_C66_A10_S66-10-5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.