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Important Documents

If you plan to buy a car, you must have proof of insurance. Insurance rates are determined by your age, driving record, and type of vehicle. Bring a statement of your driving record, translated into English, if possible. Bring your current driver’s license as well. You can use this for up to 30 days upon your arrival in New Mexico before getting a NM Driver’s license, and it could save you from having to take a driving test. For other questions, please visit the NM tax online site.

If you have children, remember to bring their vaccination and medical records, as well as birth certificates, and school records. These documents are necessary to register your child in school.

Medicines and Prescriptions

Please bring any medications and prescriptions that you need with you. Once you are here, you can go to the doctor’s office to renew your prescriptions. Please see the U.S. Customs link below to get information about bringing medications into the U.S.

Clothing

Los Alamos has four distinct seasons. You will need an assortment of clothing including everything from cool summer clothes to heavy winter jackets. You can buy any clothing you wish once here, but please plan accordingly for your arrival.

Household Items

Both furnished and unfurnished apartments are available in Los Alamos. If furnished, they typically include a bed (you should ask what size), a dresser, a lamp, a couch, chairs, and a table (depending on the size of the apartment), and some general cookware. If you plan to buy a house, no furnishings are included. You will need to bring or buy your own linens and entertainment items, among other things. Please click here to list of housing available in Los Alamos.

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