Do I need to be fingerprinted in NM to earn a broker’s license?

Yes, New Mexico broker license applicants are required to submit fingerprints for a state and national background check.

You must first register on the state vendor website Gemalto. Use the NMRC identifier number "M920263Z" to register and pay the $44 processing fee. Alternatively, you can register by calling 1-877-996-6277. Next, find Live Scan locations by contacting Cogent ID.

The New Mexico Real Estate Commission does not provide an estimate for how long it takes to process a fingerprint and background check. You can expect it to take anywhere from ten days to four weeks. Some applicants’ processing may take longer.