When registering a vehicle in the state of New Mexico, you must appear in person at an MVD Field Office equipped with the following paperwork:

• Bill of Sale (Form 10009): Only required when the Assignment of Title or Dealer Assignment is not completed on the back of the title.
• Certificate of Title: The current outstanding title must be signed by the former owner, and no copies are accepted.
• Odometer Statement: The buyer and seller must agree on the odometer reading. This may be shown on the title, a bill of sale, an odometer disclosure statement, or the application form.
  • Or Application for Title and Registration | MVD Form 10002
• Proof of Identity
• Proof of Insurance: New Mexico requires minimum liability coverage of:
  • $25,000 for bodily injury or death of one person
  • $50,000 for bodily injury or death of two or more persons
  • $10,000 for property damage in any one accident.
• Proofs of New Mexico Residency: Two are required.

Out-of-State Purchase

• VIN Inspection: Required only for vehicles coming to New Mexico from another state.

Notes

• Emission Certificate of Inspection is required only for Bernalillo County residents.
• Lienholder Information is required only if there is a lienholder on the vehicle.

Source: New Mexico MVD (Register a Used Vehicle)

New Mexico requires all motorized vessels to be registered with the Motor Vehicle Division. Motorized and sail-powered vessels 10 feet or longer must also be titled. Vessel title and registration are handled through the New Mexico MVD; online service is mainly available for renewals.

• Application for Vessel Title and Registration (MVD-10003)
• Bill of Sale (MVD-10009) or completed title assignment, if purchased from an individual.
• Dealer invoice, if purchased from a dealer.
• Hull Identification Number inspection, if required.
• Identification.
• Lienholder information or lien release, if applicable.
• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, if the boat is new.
• Payment for title, registration fees, and excise tax.
• Power of Attorney, if applicable.
• Previous Certificate of Title, if the boat was previously titled.

Out-of-State Purchase

• Out-of-state title, if the boat was titled in another state.
• Affirmation Certifying Ownership (MVD-10010) with an invoice, contract, or registration certificate, if the boat came from a state where title/registration was not required, and ownership documents are unavailable.

The application for title must be submitted to the MVD within 30 days of sale for vessels that require a title.

Source: New Mexico MVD (Boats & ATVs; Chapter 20 – Vessels)

There is no general requirement to register a firearm after purchase in New Mexico.