Resources for Servers - New Mexico

You can obtain a duplicate server permit three ways:

1. Visit the ABC office in Santa Fe. This process takes approximately 5 minutes.
2. You can download the Alcohol Server Replacement Request form, fill it out completely, and return it to the ABC office along with your fee of $10 (money order or cashier's check only). This process takes approximately 10-15 days.
3. Call the ABC office at (505) 476-4875 and they will fax you an application, which you can then fill out completely, and return to their office along with your fee of $10. This process takes approximately 10-15 days.

Every three years. Upon completion of the alcohol server training course, each participant will receive a numbered certificate which is valid for three years from the date of issuance.

In New Mexico, you must be at least 19 years old to attend an alcohol server training class and receive a server permit. Additionally, you must be at least 19 years old to serve alcohol in a bar or restaurant environment, and at least 21 years old to sell package alcohol, such as in a liquor store or supermarket.

If you haven't received your card in ninety (90) days after taking the server class, please call the ABC office at (505) 476-4875.

The Act was created to:

1. Enhance the professionalism of persons employed in the alcoholic beverage industry.
2. Reduce DWIs.
3. Reduce alcohol-related birth defects.
4. Establish a study and certificate program for alcohol servers.

1. The licensee, including every individual listed as an owner of the license.
2. Any lessee of the license.
3. Every server employed during the prior licensing year.

Any individual who sells or serves alcoholic beverages for consumption on or off the premise of a business that is licensed under the provisions of the Liquor Control Act. By regulation, the Division has included persons who manage, direct, or control the sale or service of alcoholic beverages. This includes personnel who are responsible for checking identification.

The Alcohol and Gaming Division's Advisory Committee certifies Alcohol Server Programs. In addition to this website course, the Alcohol and Gaming Division provides a list of certified programs that provide face-to-face training. The dates courses are offered is available by calling their office. A certified face-to-face course must last a minimum of four and a half hours of class time and cover specified subjects.

Yes, but only temporarily. The Liquor Control Act requires the server to be certified within thirty (30) days of being employed as a server.

No. It's a crime for any person who doesn't hold a liquor license to permit the consumption of alcoholic beverages in his public establishment or private club. In addition, it is a crime for any person to consume alcoholic beverages at any public establishment unless it is licensed to sell alcoholic beverages. [60-7A-22, N.M.S.A.]

You may have received an email from us telling you that your permit will expire in 30 days. if so, here’s what to do: Go to the Way To Serve home page at https://www.waytoserve.org. Instead of trying to log in, you will choose your state in the top section of the page. Under “Select State…” select New Mexico or New Mexico-Spanish in the drop down list, click Register Now, and then fill out all the registration information. Check the Renewal option on the New or Renewal Certification drop-down list. You can use your same email (or a different one), and you can use your same password although it wouldn’t hurt to make a new one. Then go on to the Payment page and when you’ve paid you can start the course. You must complete the entire course to receive your renewed permit. Your temporary permit will be recognized as valid after its expiration, if you have not yet received your permanent permit from the State of New Mexico.

If you haven’t received an email and you want to renew, contact us at host@waytoserve.org or 800.918.9242. Include your name and the email and/or phone number you registered with previously. Our staff will reset your account and email you back to tell you how to follow the same process as above.