State Background Check – New Mexico
In addition to other indispensable parts of the background screening process, a state background check gathers all available records of an applicant’s criminal history—even if they’ve lived in several jurisdictions within a state.
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Background Checks
NCS makes hiring easy for our New Mexico customers! Whether you work in agriculture, transport, mining, construction, tourism, manufacturing, renewable energy, outdoor recreation, or another industry, background checks are a critical part of the hiring process.
Accessing Criminal Records
In New Mexico, private and most public employers may inquire about an applicant’s criminal history during pre-employment background screening, including reviewing conviction records. NCS makes it easy by reporting convictions and serious pending cases tied to your applicant.
Criminal History Packages
Choose one of our featured packages or bundle National Quick Check + New Mexico State Search with other individual services.
Recommended Packages
- National Quick Check + New Mexico State Search
- Essential
- Enhanced
- Expanded
- Motor Vehicle Reports
- Employment Credit Reports
- Education Verification
- Employment Verification
- And more…
Also available:
Continuous Monitoring
Continuous Monitoring keeps employers informed of:
- New arrests
- Pending cases
- Convictions
When using arrest data, follow EEOC, FCRA guidelines, and Title VII. Disqualifications must be relevant to the role and documented at every step.
What May Be Reported on a Record
- Charge
- Charge degree (e.g., misdemeanor or felony)
- Charge date
- Filing date
- Disposition
- Disposition date
- County of offense
- Sentence
How Far Back Do Records Go?
National Crime Search reports all convictions within the last 7 years.
Drug Screening
Your employees can easily schedule drug tests at a convenient location. DOT and random testing are available.
Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management
Our digital system helps you stay compliant by guiding new hires through Form I-9 and returning E-Verify results instantly.
Ban the Box Policies – New Mexico
New Mexico has Ban the Box laws for both the public and private sector:
- Employers may not ask about criminal history on initial applications.
- They may consider conviction history only when an applicant becomes a finalist.
- County laws may vary—stay current on your local requirements.
Social Media Privacy Law
New Mexico prohibits employers from:
- Requesting passwords to social media accounts
- Asking for access to applicants’ private social media content
Cannabis Conviction Expungement Law
As of 2021:
- Marijuana-related convictions that are no longer crimes must be automatically expunged.
- These convictions cannot appear on employment background checks.
Navigate State Background Checks and Compliance with NCS
Enjoy a compliant, fast, and informed hiring process with National Crime Search’s comprehensive Criminal Background Checks.
