New Mexico's signature requirement is the Weight-Distance Tax (WDT) for vehicles with a declared gross weight of 26,000 lbs or more. WDT permit, IRP, IFTA, intrastate authority, and OSOW permits - everything New Mexico carriers need.
+ +New Mexico charges a Weight-Distance Tax on heavy vehicles operating on its highways, in addition to standard registration and interstate requirements. Here is what every carrier needs to know.
+New Mexico's signature requirement. Vehicles with a declared gross weight of 26,000 lbs or more operating on New Mexico highways need a Weight-Distance Tax (WDT) permit / ID, with quarterly returns filed based on weight and miles traveled.
+Vehicles 26,000 lbs or More
+International Registration Plan apportioned plates for interstate carriers with vehicles over 26,000 lbs. Registration is handled through the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department's Motor Vehicle Division, with fees apportioned by miles traveled in each jurisdiction.
+Interstate Carriers
+International Fuel Tax Agreement license for qualified motor vehicles. New Mexico-based interstate carriers file quarterly fuel tax returns covering all member jurisdictions. The WDT is separate from and in addition to IFTA fuel tax.
+Quarterly Returns
+Required for for-hire carriers operating solely within New Mexico, where applicable. This intrastate authority is separate from federal interstate operating authority and is paired with state registration through the Motor Vehicle Division.
+Intrastate Carriers
+Temporary trip permits for occasional travel through New Mexico, plus oversize and overweight (OSOW) permits issued through NMDOT for loads that exceed legal dimension or weight limits.
+Issued via NMDOT
+We handle the paperwork so you can focus on the road. Every service includes filing preparation, submission, and follow-up.
+Full New Mexico Weight-Distance Tax ID setup through the Taxation and Revenue Department, weight classification, and initial registration. Includes guidance on quarterly returns and record-keeping requirements.
+$199
+ Order Now +International Registration Plan application through the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. We prepare your mileage schedules, handle the application, and track your cab cards.
+$199
+ Order Now +IFTA license application for New Mexico-based carriers. Includes initial decal order, quarterly return setup guidance, and ongoing filing support.
+$149
+ Order Now +Weight-Distance Tax + IRP + IFTA, everything you need to operate in and through New Mexico. Save vs ordering each service individually.
+$599
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