Bill of Sale (Requirements)
- Buyer’s information
- Name
- Address
- Signature
- Seller’s information
- Name
- Address
- Signature
- Vehicle information
- Year/Make
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Sale information
- Sale price ($)
Source: New Mexico MVD (Chapter 4 – Title and Registration – Used Vehicles)
How to Register a Vehicle
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.
- 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.
How to Register a Boat
All vessels must be registered within 30 days of purchase. Although the New Mexico SPD (State Parks Division) regulates all boating activity, registration is administered by the Motor Vehicle Division. Make your way to a location nearest you with the following documents (it is advised to contact the office before visiting to ensure there is an agent available for vessel registration):
- Verification of ownership:
- Bill of Sale
- Title (signed and dated by the previous owner)
- The most recent registration will suffice if the vessel is exempt from titling.
- A filled-out and signed copy of the Application for Vessel Registration and Title – Form MVD-10003. (Be sure to include information regarding any lienholders if applicable.)
- A verifiable form of identification:
- A New Mexico driver’s license or state ID.
- If necessary, a completed Release of Lien (Form MVD – 10041).
- Proper funds to pay any charges affiliated with the titling/registration process.
All used vessels must be physically brought to an MVD facility for a HIN (Hull Identification Number) inspection at the time of registration. Registrations last a duration of 3 years.
Sample
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