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New Mexico Food Handlers Card

Card needed Food workers in New Mexico need a food handlers card no later than 30 days after they start. Expect to pay $7.95 to $10.99 for one of the three approved online courses, and the card stays valid for three years.

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New Mexico

Cheapest approved course

$7.95

eFoodHandlers, one of three approved courses

Deadline
Within 30 days of starting work
Card lasts
three years
Card name
New Mexico food handler card

Every course listed is approved for New Mexico, and each one gives you the same card as soon as you pass. This site does not issue cards. See the official rule.

All New Mexico rules and coursesWork out when your card expires

Approved Courses in New Mexico

Getting Your Card, Step by Step

  1. Choose a course that New Mexico approves (every course listed here is). The cheapest course for New Mexico is eFoodHandlers, at $7.95.
  2. Read the lessons, then pass the short test. You can stop and come back, and most people are done in one or two hours.
  3. As soon as you pass, print or save your card, and give your manager a copy.

Here is the rule, word for word: “People who handle food, utensils, and food contact surfaces who do not qualify for an exemption as outlined below must have a food handler card” (env.nm.gov).

Renewing Your Card

Your New Mexico card is good for three years from the day you pass. To get a new one, you take the same course and test again. Many people go back to the course company they used the first time. Type the date on your card into the renewal date tool to see the day it runs out.

Common Questions About the New Mexico Food Handlers Card

Do I need a food handlers card in New Mexico?

Yes. The state gives you 30 days from your start date to get the card.

How much does a New Mexico food handlers card cost?

The cheapest is $7.95. Prices for New Mexico: $7.95 at eFoodHandlers, $10 at Always Food Safe, and $10.99 at StateFoodSafety.

How long does a New Mexico food handlers card last?

You can use it for three years after you get it.

Can I get my New Mexico food handlers card online?

Yes. All three New Mexico courses are online, and you can print your card as soon as you pass.