
New Mexico Alcohol Server Training
Modern, mobile-first training in English and Spanish. $29.99.
Four steps to your server permit.
Enroll
Choose your course and create your CertReady account.
Learn
Interactive modules with quizzes and practical support tools.
Pass
Take the final exam.
Get your permit
Complete the server-permit process. New Mexico ABC issues your permanent permit.
Built for clear online learning
English and Spanish support, video overviews, and real-world scenarios make the course easier to finish and remember.

English and Spanish
Every screen and quiz in both languages. Switch any time.
Video overviews
A quick visual recap of each module, on top of the full lesson.
Real-world scenarios
Practice the judgment calls that come up on real shifts, not just definitions.
Made for mobile
CertReady is built mobile-first and works on any device. Save your progress and pick up where you left off.
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Course modules
9 focused modules covering the required training.
- 01Your New Mexico Server Permit and This Course
- 02How Alcohol and Other Drugs Affect Safe Decisions
- 03Recognizing Intoxication and Stopping Service Safely
- 04Checking ID and Knowing When to Refuse
- 05Preventing Alcohol Access by Minors
- 06Serving Lawfully Across New Mexico Workplaces
- 07Alcohol To-Go Sales and Delivery
- 08Consequences, Impaired Driving, and Factual Records
- 09Special Situations and Final Course Review
The skills behind the permit
- Check IDs and recognize when a sale should stop.
- Spot signs of intoxication and refuse service safely.
- Prevent alcohol sales and deliveries to minors.
- Handle real service situations with confidence.
Questions, answered.
Who needs this course?
New Mexico alcohol server training is required if you sell or serve alcohol at a licensed New Mexico business. You need state-approved training and an alcohol server permit. The rules also cover people who manage, direct or control alcohol sales and, in some cases, delivery drivers. Ask ABC or your employer if you are unsure whether your role is covered.
New Mexico Alcohol Server Education Act · New Mexico server education rules
How long is the training?
Plan on about 4.5 hours for CertReady's New Mexico alcohol server training. New Mexico requires programs to include at least 4.5 classroom hours or the online equivalent. You can pause and pick up where you left off.
How do I pass?
To pass CertReady's New Mexico alcohol server training, complete the lessons and score 80 percent or higher on the final exam. Lesson checks and practice scenarios help you prepare along the way.
Can I take the course on my phone?
Yes. CertReady is built mobile-first and works on any device. Save your progress and pick up where you left off.
Is the course available in Spanish?
Yes. Lessons and quizzes are available in English and Spanish, and you can switch languages as you learn. Video overviews have English narration with English and Spanish subtitles.
How soon do I need to complete training?
New Mexico requires covered new hires who are not already certified to complete alcohol server training within 30 days of employment.
New Mexico training requirements · New Mexico server education rules
What happens after I pass?
After you pass a New Mexico-approved alcohol server course, your training provider submits your server-permit application to New Mexico ABC. ABC issues the permanent server permit.
How long is my New Mexico server permit valid?
The permanent server permit is valid for three years from the date New Mexico ABC issues it. Keep track of the expiration date printed on your permit.
When can I enroll?
CertReady's New Mexico course is under state review and should be available soon.
