How to Register an X-Ray Machine in NewMexico: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Opening or changing an X-ray facility in New Mexico can feel confusing. This guide puts the state-level steps, forms, filing links, fees, and contacts in one place.

Heartland Physics can review the project scope and confirm whether its current qualifications and authorization cover any shielding work required for this project. Use the current government sources linked below for registration, plan review, fees, inspections, and filing requirements.

Quick answer

New Mexico uses one Registration to Operate Radiation Machines form for new applications, renewals, and amendments. Email is the state's preferred submission method.

Start here: official forms and filing links

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What to gather before you start

• Facility, owner, and billing information

• Radiation-safety contact

• Machine type, manufacturer, model, serial number, room, and installation date

• Shielding design and room information

• Installer and equipment-performance records

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Complete the shielding and room plan

Finish the shielding design before construction or machine installation. Keep the final calculations and plan.

Step 2: Choose the application reason

Mark new registration, renewal, or amendment on the form. Complete the facility and responsible-person sections.

Step 3: List every machine

Enter the manufacturer, model, serial number, machine type, room, and dates. Attach extra pages if needed.

Step 4: Sign and email the form

Email the completed PDF to RCB.XRayMachines@Env.NM.Gov. Email is preferred. You may mail it to NMED, 525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1B, P.O. Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87505-5469.

Step 5: Save the state response and keep the record current

Keep the registration and supporting records. File an amendment when machines, ownership, address, or key facility information change.

Cost

Follow the current fee instructions on the New Mexico form or invoice. The amount depends on the facility and registered machines.

State contact

New Mexico Radiation Control Bureau: RCB.XRayMachines@Env.NM.Gov.

Keep these records together

• Submitted application and payment receipt

• Current registration certificate or license

• Shielding design, calculations, and state review letter when applicable

• Installer paperwork, FDA Form 2579 when applicable, acceptance tests, and equipment-performance reports

• Operating procedures, staff training, dosimetry, maintenance, and inspection records that apply to the facility

Important reminder

This guide covers the usual state-level radiation-machine process. Mammography, radiation therapy, mobile use, healing-arts screening, and some industrial systems can have extra approvals. Complete those extra steps when they apply to your equipment.

Official sources

Use the current government sources linked on this page. Requirements, forms, fees, contacts, and procedures can change.