New Mexico RT Certificate Renewal — Biennial, CE Deferred to ARRT

ByAllied License Guide Editorial Team
Editorial Note: This page is editorially reviewed by an ARDMS-credentialed sonographer as part of AlliedLicenseGuide.com’s allied health licensing database. This page covers renewal of a New Mexico Certificate of Licensure for radiologic technologists, administered by the New Mexico Environment Department’s Radiation Control Bureau through the Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program (MIRTP). Data on this page is based on official NMED sources reviewed in July 2026. View the primary source at NMED.
Who this guide is for:
  • New Mexico-licensed radiologic technologists approaching their biennial renewal
  • Travel RTs holding a New Mexico certificate who need to renew
  • RTs whose New Mexico certificate has lapsed and who need to understand reinstatement

New Mexico RT Certificate Renewal — At a Glance

Renewal Cycle Biennial (up to 24 months)
Renewal Fee $110 total ($10 application fee + $100 biennial renewal fee)
Certificate Expiration Date shown on your certificate of licensure — no universal fixed date
Grace Period No formal grace period identified — a $25 reinstatement fee applies for late renewal
CE Requirement Deferred to your national credentialing organization’s own CE requirements (standard licensees); 24 hours per term for Limited Practice licensees
Renewal Method Online via the Application Portal, or by email
If Expired Over 1 Year Must apply using the initial licensure form instead of renewal — a $25 processing fee applies
Renewal Contact rcb.MIRTP@env.nm.gov  |  (505) 280-2790, (505) 699-2027, (505) 629-9761

New Mexico radiologic technologist certificates generally renew on a biennial cycle, though the rule describes the term as “up to” 24 months — your initial renewal period may run shorter if needed to align your renewal schedule going forward. The specific expiration date is shown directly on your certificate of licensure rather than a shared statewide date. See the At-a-Glance table above for the current fee and what happens if you let it lapse.

What You Need to Know About New Mexico RT Certificate Renewal

New Mexico’s continuing education requirement works differently from most states. Rather than setting its own CE hour count for standard licensees, New Mexico requires them to remain compliant with the continuing education, continuing competency, and registration requirements of their applicable national credentialing organization. Only the narrower Limited Practice of Radiography license has a distinct, state-set requirement (24 hours of Category A or A+ CE per license term).

One unique feature of New Mexico’s renewal process: you can request, in writing, that your New Mexico renewal biennium be adjusted to match your national credentialing organization’s own CE cycle. If your ARRT renewal and your New Mexico renewal don’t currently line up, this can simplify your tracking considerably.

CE Requirements for New Mexico RT Certificate Renewal

  • Standard licensees (radiographer, radiation therapist, radiologist assistant): The regulations do not establish a separate New Mexico CE hour requirement for standard licensees — you must maintain compliance with your national credentialing organization’s own continuing education, continuing competency, and registration requirements.
  • Limited Practice of Radiography licensees: 24 hours or credits of Category A or A+ continuing education per license term, approved by a Recognized Continuing Education Evaluation Mechanism (RCEEM) recognized by ARRT. Documentation must be submitted with each renewal application.

Note: Because standard licensees’ CE obligations are defined by reference to their national credentialing organization rather than a fixed New Mexico hour count, your specific requirement depends on which national credential you hold and that organization’s current rules — confirm directly with ARRT (or your applicable credentialing body) if you’re unsure what’s currently required.

How to Renew Your New Mexico RT Certificate

  1. Submit your renewal application through the MIRTP Application Portal, or by email
  2. Include documentation of your continuing education compliance if you hold a Limited Practice of Radiography license
  3. Pay the $110 total fee ($10 application fee plus $100 biennial renewal fee) — MIRTP provides an electronic payment portal following application review; walk-in applicants may pay by check or money order
  4. Submit before your certificate’s expiration date, shown on the certificate itself

If your certificate has expired less than a year, you can still renew, but a $25 reinstatement fee applies. If it’s been expired more than a year, you can’t simply renew — you’ll need to apply using the initial licensure application form instead, and a $25 fee will be assessed to process that request.

Practical Notes for New Mexico Certificate Renewal

From the field: These notes reflect practical considerations beyond the official requirements — things that affect your renewal timeline and planning as a working RT.
  • Consider aligning your renewal cycles. If keeping track of two separate CE cycles (New Mexico and your national credentialing organization) feels unnecessarily complicated, ask MIRTP in writing about adjusting your NM biennium to match your national renewal cycle.
  • Display your certificate at every place you work. New Mexico requires your original certificate of licensure to be displayed at each place of employment — the program provides additional original certificates for a $5 fee if you work at multiple locations, rather than photocopies.
  • Don’t let a lapse pass the one-year mark if you can help it. Renewing late within the first year costs a $25 reinstatement fee, but past a year you’re back to the full initial-application process rather than a simpler renewal.
  • Pay by the methods that keep things moving. Electronic payment through MIRTP’s portal is the primary path; MIRTP also accepts checks or money orders for walk-in applicants, though a bounced check carries its own $25 fee.

Relevant Statutes

Related Pages

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do I need to renew my New Mexico RT certificate?

Every two years (up to 24 months), with the exact expiration date shown on your certificate of licensure — not a shared statewide date. Source: 20.3.20 NMAC

How many CE hours are required to renew a New Mexico RT certificate?

For standard licensees, New Mexico doesn’t set its own hour count — you must comply with your national credentialing organization’s own CE requirements (ARRT’s rules, in most cases). Limited Practice of Radiography licensees have a distinct New Mexico requirement: 24 hours of Category A or A+ CE per license term. Source: 20.3.20.330 NMAC

Is there a grace period if I miss my New Mexico renewal deadline?

No formal grace period is described in the rule. If your certificate has been expired less than a year, you can renew with a $25 reinstatement fee. Past a year, you must reapply using the initial licensure application instead. Source: 20.3.20.400 NMAC

What is the renewal fee for a New Mexico RT certificate?

$110 total — a $10 application fee plus a $100 biennial renewal fee. Source: 20.3.20 NMAC

What happens if my New Mexico RT certificate expires for more than a year?

You can’t simply renew — you’ll need to apply using the initial licensure application form instead, and a $25 fee will be assessed to process the request. Source: 20.3.20.400(B) NMAC

Who do I contact with questions about New Mexico RT certificate renewal?

MIRTP can be reached by email at rcb.MIRTP@env.nm.gov, or by phone at (505) 280-2790, (505) 699-2027, or (505) 629-9761. Source: MIRTP Initial Application form

Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and is based on New Mexico Environment Department sources reviewed in July 2026. Renewal requirements, fees, and CE requirements are subject to change. Always verify current renewal requirements directly with MIRTP before submitting a renewal application. This page does not constitute legal or professional licensing advice. Verify at NMED →
Change Log: 2026-07-17 — Page created. Both original data-collection sources marked the CE hour requirement as NOT FOUND or unverified. Direct retrieval of 20.3.20.330 NMAC revealed this wasn’t a genuine information gap but a structural feature of New Mexico’s rule: standard licensees have no separate NM-specific CE hour count and instead must comply with their national credentialing organization’s own requirements; only the Limited Practice of Radiography license has a distinct, state-set 24-hour requirement. Also added the ability to request alignment of the NM renewal biennium with a national credentialing organization’s CE cycle, which was not present in either original data-collection source. 2026-07-17 — Editorial review pass: clarified why the renewal term is described as “up to” 24 months rather than a fixed two years; tightened CE and payment-method language to track regulatory wording rather than editorial paraphrase; added MIRTP program contact phone numbers, sourced from the official Initial Application form. This page is reviewed periodically for regulatory updates.

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