N.M. Admin. Code § 16.48.7.8

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 16.48.7.8 - LICENSE AND REGISTRATION RENEWAL

To align with three-year initial terms and transition current licenses and registrations to a three-year renewal cycle, until December 31, 2023, each expiring license and registration ending in an even number (2, 4, 6, 8, 0) will renew for a final two-year term and pay a pro-rated renewal fee, and each expiring license and registration ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) will renew for a three-year term. Beginning January 1, 2024, all expiring licenses and registrations will renew for three year terms. Licensees and registrants shall renew their licenses issued pursuant to the Private Investigations Act by submitting the renewal application and all forms required by the department as described in the application.

A. The completed application shall include applicant's:

(1) full name;

(2) current mailing address;

(3) current electronic mail address, if any;

(4) current license or registration number, and any expired license or registration numbers issued to the applicant by the department;

(5) two, 2X2 inch recent photographs or an upload of a recent electronic headshot photograph;

(6) proof of required continuing education;

(7) firearms qualification, if required;

(8) documentation showing submission of background check form to the department of public safety no less than 30 days prior to the expiration of the renewal term (documentation may include certified mail return receipt, mailing or delivery confirmation) required to be submitted only by individuals who currently hold and wish to maintain a firearm certification as a private investigator, private patrol operator, private investigations employee, a private patrol operations employee or level three security guard pursuant to 16.48.4 NMAC;

(9) any required fees;

(10) general liability insurance, if required; and

(11) surety bond, if required.

B. Renewal applications must be postmarked or submitted online no later than the expiration date of the license or registration or a late fee will be assessed without exception. Continuing education credits shall be documented as described in 16.48.6 NMAC.

C. The department may require renewal applications be submitted electronically.

N.M. Admin. Code § 16.48.7.8

16.48.7.8 NMAC - N, 09/24/08, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 01, January 15, 2019, eff. 1/15/2019, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXII, Issue 20, October 26, 2021, eff. 10/26/2021, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 03, February 8, 2022, eff. 2/8/2022