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New Mexico weight distance tax for small carriers

If you run a vehicle over 26,000 pounds in New Mexico, this program may apply. The government cost is no permit fee reported; tax by weight and miles on returns. This fee information is awaiting verification against a fetchable official source. Use the official government site to register or file. See NMSA 1978, Chapter 7, Article 15A. Last verified 2026-07-19.

Vehicles over 26,000 pounds running New Mexico need a weight distance permit and quarterly returns.

Does this apply to me?

  • You run in New Mexico.
  • Your vehicle is over 26,000 pounds.
  • You use New Mexico roads covered by the program.

Government fee: No permit fee reported; tax by weight and miles on returns. This fee information is awaiting verification against a fetchable official source.

Filing schedule: Quarterly returns.

Official source: Register at tap.state.nm.us

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