Key Permit / Tax Types in NM & Associated Fees

Oct. 2, 2025, 6:12 p.m.
Key Permit / Tax Types in NM & Associated Fees
Key Permit / Tax Types in NM & Associated Fees
Permit / Tax Type Fee / Rate Notes / Conditions
Trip Tax (prepaid / Port of Entry “buy-through”) Based on weight class and miles traveled For trucks not registered in NM or not having proper credentials. 
Special Fuel User Permit $95.00 For vehicles over 26,000 lbs using “special fuel” if they don’t have NM registration. 
Fuel Excise Tax (special fuel) $0.25 / mile Charged when using special fuel in NM for non‑registered vehicles. 
Port “Buy‑Through” Rates Varies by weight class (cents per mile) If you don’t have IRP, NM will charge per‑mile rates at the point of entry:
• 0–26,000 lbs: $0.27 / mile
• 26,001–54,000 lbs: $0.31 / mile
• 54,001–72,000 lbs: $0.37 / mile
• Over 72,000 lbs: $0.42 / mile
+ if no IFTA, add $0.25 / mile for fuel, plus $45 for 48‑hour fuel permit. 
Weight‑Distance Permit / Registration, same as Annual Permit  $97 For vehicles over 26,000 lbs, you must register for NM’s Weight‑Distance Tax / Permit.
Weight Distance Tax Identification Permit (Administrative Fee) $97 This is an administrative fee to issue the permit, in addition to the mileage tax. 
Multiple‑Trip Special Permit (Agricultural Vehicles) $750 (annual) Allows multiple trips for agricultural product haulers, with some over‑weight allowance.