New Mexico
Background Checks
Important background check guidelines and information regarding national criminal background checks, criminal record checks, criminal history checks, court and MVR fees in the state of New Mexico.
State Laws in New Mexico
Need To Run Background Screenings in New Mexico?
Hire Image provides comprehensive New Mexico background checks including the following:
- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, New Mexico employers are prohibited from inquiring about a job applicant’s arrest or conviction history on an initial employment application (written or electronic). Employers may still ask about a job applicant’s Criminal Record in the interview process.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, New Mexico has no statewide Credit History Ban.
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, New Mexico allows the use and possession of Marijuana by individuals for medical purposes by qualifying patients. Employees are specifically prohibited from using marijuana at work. Adults 21 and over in New Mexico may now grow, use, and possess recreational marijuana.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, New Mexico has no statewide Salary History Ban.
- New Mexico Access Fees
New Mexico County Criminal Search Access Fees
No County Access Fees
New Mexico Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
New Mexico Statewide Access Fee $0.00
New Mexico MVR Access Fees
New Mexico MVR Access Fee $6.50
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