No, and remember that New Mexico has a semi-open Primary Election. That means independants and decline-to-state voters would not be required to change their voter registration to take part in public primaries.

In general, 28 days before an election, but every polling site will have the option for Same Day Registration if necessary.

Yes, just call the Office of the County Clerk at 986-6280, and we will mail you a certificate of registration, which you can complete and mail back.

There is no durational requirement for voter registration in New Mexico. Once you have established a residential address, you may register to vote.

Yes, usually within three weeks of registration, except for those times when the books have been closed for an election.

You must be 18 on or by the date of the next election. However, you can be 17 and vote in a Primary Election, given that you will turn 18 before the concurrent General Election.

If you register in person, you do not need any identifying documents. However, if you are a first time registrant by mail, you need to send in one of the following documents with your registration if you wish to avoid showing identification at the polls on Election Day: A copy of a valid driver's license or other photo identification, with or without an address, a copy of a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck; student identification, tribal identification, or other government document.

A written request by a voter to cancel the voter's registration is required. Fill out the cancellation form and mail it to the County Clerk's office.