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NM WDT
All commercial vehicles over 26,000 lbs traveling in New Mexico must have a Weight Distance Permit. Stay compliant and avoid fines with our hassle-free permit service. Apply now and keep your trucking operations running smoothly
To obtain a new New Mexico permit, commercial carriers must register with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and obtain a Weight Distance Tax Permit
To add a new truck to your New Mexico Weight Distance Tax account, you must update your account with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.
To renew to your NM Weight Distance Tax account, update your account with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.
To delete a truck from your New Mexico Submit the necessary details to remove the truck and ensure your records are up to date
The New Mexico Weight Distance Permit
If your trucking business leads you across the Land of Enchantment, then you may need to acquire some specific New Mexico permits for trucks, such as the New Mexico Weight Distance Permit. This is required for every vehicle with a gross weight of more than 26,000 pounds for both interstate and intrastate travel in New Mexico.
The permit helps satisfy the Weight Distance Tax that every operator, owner, and registrant of a commercial vehicle is subject to on New Mexico highways and byways. In other words, if your truck is big and it drives in New Mexico, you’re going to want to read all about the New Mexico Weight Distance Permit. Find out how to file for your New Mexico truck permits online through New Mexico Weight Distance today!
WDT – Weight Distance tax
Temporary Trip Tax
Anyone who owns, operates, or registers, a commercial truck that is more than 26,000 pounds and travels through New Mexico. This is for both interstate and intrastate travel.
Times vary depending on department liasons. In most cases, we can get you your New Mexico Weight Distance Permit in as little as a day!
If you fail to pay these taxes, you could face serious fines and penalties. These penalties could mean a suspension of work in the state or even imprisonment. Even if you’re just passing through New Mexico once, you’ll still need to pay a “Trip Tax.” This tax occurs every time your vehicle enters and exits the state. You’ll know which option is best for your business, but either way, you’re going to have to pay one of them if you plan to use the roads in New Mexico.
The Weight Distance Tax is calculated based on a few factors, but mileage is the most important part. The official total is calculated by taking the total number of miles traveled within New Mexico and multiplying that number by the tax rate. The tax rate varies depending on the weight of the vehicle.
The process is quick and easy with New Mexico Weight Distance. Just fill out the form and input your information. We go through the tax rates and documentation so you don’t have to. Get your permit in as little as a day, today!
The IFTA is an international agreement between the United States and Canada. The New Mexico Weight Distance is only specific to the state of New Mexico. They are separate tax permits and must be obtained, filed, and paid separately.
Unfortunately, no. The New Mexico Weight Distance Permit is only specific to the state of New Mexico. The IRP covers all jurisdictions of the United States and Canada. They are separate tax permits and must be obtained, filed, and paid separately