New Mexico's school enrollment requires specific immunization documentation under state rules — including a Hepatitis A requirement some other states don't have. Here's what New Mexico requires, how to get records through NMSIIS, and how to handle the transition whether you're headed to Albuquerque, Las Cruces, or a military installation.
Last verified: September 3, 2026
NMAC 7.4.2 requires proof of immunization for school entry. Your child's new school will ask for an immunization certificate showing dated dose records for DTaP, IPV, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and Hepatitis A (kindergarten) — plus Tdap and MenACWY at 7th grade.
New Mexico has a significant military and federal research presence — Kirtland AFB, White Sands Missile Range, Holloman AFB, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and Sandia National Laboratories. If you're PCS-ing to a New Mexico installation, your military clinic or TRICARE provider can generate an immunization summary. Many base clinics will also enter doses into NMSIIS directly when you establish care with an off-base pediatrician.
Source: NMDOH — Immunization Program, accessed September 3, 2026
Your new New Mexico school will request records from your child's former district. Processing time varies by sending state — typically 2–4 weeks. Bring your own copies of immunization records, report cards, and any special education documentation to the enrollment appointment. For APS (Albuquerque Public Schools), you can begin enrollment online and then complete it in person at the assigned school.
Source: Albuquerque Public Schools — Enrollment, accessed September 3, 2026
Once you have a new provider in New Mexico, they can enter out-of-state doses into NMSIIS (New Mexico State Immunization Information System). Contact your child's former pediatrician for a signed immunization summary first — this is the fastest path.
For doses administered in your previous state, contact that state's immunization registry for a printout. Your new New Mexico provider can verify and incorporate those doses into NMSIIS so the school has electronic access.
When you establish care with a new New Mexico pediatrician, bring:
Your new provider will enter records into NMSIIS going forward. Out-of-state doses can be added retroactively with dated documentation.
Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) — New Mexico's largest district offers online pre-enrollment. Bring immunization documentation, proof of address, and a birth certificate to your assigned school to complete enrollment. APS has bilingual enrollment staff at most schools.
Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) — LCPS processes enrollment at individual school offices. The district has a strong bilingual support system and can assist families navigating records from Mexico or other countries.
Rio Rancho Public Schools (RRPS) — RRPS requires the same state-mandated immunization forms. Contact the individual school's registrar to schedule an enrollment appointment and bring your records.
Request a complete medical record summary from every current provider. Ask for a signed immunization history. If your child hasn't completed the Hepatitis A series and is approaching kindergarten age, ask your current provider to start it — the 2-dose series requires 6 months. Military families: request a TRICARE immunization printout from your current base clinic before your PCS date.
Enroll at the assigned school and bring your immunization records. Ask the school to request cumulative records from your former district. If immunization records are incomplete, New Mexico allows provisional enrollment while the series is being completed on schedule.
Your new New Mexico pediatrician will review existing records, enter doses into NMSIIS, and provide the immunization certificate the school needs. Schedule early — provider availability in rural New Mexico communities can take several weeks.
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