NEW MEXICO Definitions - BIPAC

Definitions 

NEW MEXICO 

Specially Constructed Vehicle. A vehicle of a type required to be registered under the Motor Vehicle 

Code [66-1-1 NMSA 1978] not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model or type by a 

generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles and not materially altered from its original construction; 

Historic or Special Interest Vehicle. A vehicle of any age that, because of its significance, is being 

collected, preserved, restored or maintained by a collector as a leisure pursuit; 

Horseless Carriage. A motor vehicle at least thirty-five years old that is owned as a collector's item and 

used solely for exhibition and educational purposes; and 

Reconstructed Vehicle. Any vehicle assembled or constructed largely by means of essential parts, new or 

used, derived from other vehicles or which, if originally otherwise assembled or constructed, has been 

materially altered by the removal of essential parts, new or used.

Titling & Registration 

From New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division: 

SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED VEHICLES 

There are two types of specially constructed vehicles, HOMEMADE and REPLICA. 

A HOMEMADE vehicle is one built from scrap metal or other materials, shop built parts (including the 

chassis) and parts from other vehicles but may have a pre-fabricated body. 

A REPLICA vehicle is one made from a pre-fabricated chassis and body kit purchased from a replica, kit 

car or trailer manufacturer. 

NOTE: For titling and registration purposes, “REPLICA” is a generic term and does not necessarily 

mean the kit was designed to resemble a specific historic model or classic body style. 

In addition to this form (MVD-10015) also provide the following documentation: 

1. Invoices and Bills of Sale for major components. 

2. Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin for chassis and/or body (if applicable). 

3. Weight Certificate. 

4. Vehicle Equipment Affirmation (form MVD-10053). 

The Motor Vehicle Division will assign a “NM” prefix Vehicle Identification Number. The year in which the 

vehicle becomes fully assembled and inspected will determine the YEAR. The vehicle MAKE will be 

identified as “HOMEMADE” or “REPLICA” depending upon the type of chassis and body. 

RECONSTRUCTED VEHICLES 

A reconstructed vehicle is one that is reassembled or rebuilt from existing factory parts (including the 

chassis) but may have a pre-fabricated body. 


1. Certificate of Title (for the chassis) properly assigned to the applicant or, if the vehicle was 

2. reassembled by (or purchased from) a licensed New Mexico Dismantler, a Dismantler’s 

3. Notification and Bill of Sale for the chassis. 

4. Invoices and Bills of Sale for other major components. 

5. Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin for the body kit (if applicable). 

6. Weight Certificate. 

7. Vehicle Equipment Affirmation (form MVD-10053). 

The factory chassis will determine the year, make and primary Vehicle Identification Number as indicated 

on the chassis title. The Motor Vehicle Division will also assign a “NM” prefix Vehicle Identification Number 

to be used as a secondary V.I.N.. The vehicle model will be identified as “REBUILT”.

From New Mexico Statutes: 

CHAPTER 66. MOTOR VEHICLES 

ARTICLE 3. REGISTRATION LAWS; SECURITY INTERESTS; ANTI-THEFT PROVISIONS; BICYCLES; 

EQUIPMENT; UNSAFE VEHICLES; OFF-HIGHWAY MOTOR VEHICLES; OTHER VEHICLES 

PART 1. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND REGISTRATION PLATES GENERALLY 

N.M. Stat. § 66-3-5 (2010) 

§ 66-3-5. Application for specially constructed, reconstructed or foreign vehicles 

A. In the event the vehicle to be registered is a specially constructed, reconstructed or 

foreign vehicle, such fact shall be stated in the application and, with reference to every foreign vehicle 

which has been registered heretofore outside of this state, the owner shall surrender to the division all 

registration cards and certificates of title, or other evidence of such foreign registration as may be in his 

possession or under his control, except as provided in Subsection B of this section. 

B. Where in the course of interstate operation of a vehicle registered in another state it is desirable to 

retain registration of said vehicle in such other state, such applicant need not surrender but shall submit 

for inspection evidence of such foreign registration and the division, upon a proper showing, shall register 

said vehicle in this state but shall not issue a certificate of title for such vehicle.




PART 2. TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST 

§ 66-3-109. Dealer's guarantee of title 

Go to the New Mexico Code Archive Directory 

N.M. Stat. § 66-3-109 (2010) 

A dealer licensed under the Motor Vehicle Code [66-1-1 NMSA 1978] may guarantee the title to 

a specially constructed or reconstructed vehicle for which no title exists, and may guarantee the title 

of any vehicle for which the certificate of title cannot be obtained. Such guarantee shall be in the form of 

an affidavit filed with the division. Upon receipt of such affidavit, together with such other information as 

the division may require, and upon payment of the proper fees, the division, in its discretion, may issue a 

certificate of title for the vehicle named in the affidavit.




PART 1. REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND REGISTRATION PLATES GENERALLY 

§ 66-3-27. Horseless carriage registration 

N.M. Stat. § 66-3-27 (2010) 

A. A motor vehicle at least thirty-five years old, owned as a collector's item and used solely for 

exhibition and educational purposes is a "horseless carriage." On application to the director of motor 

vehicles, the owner of a horseless carriage may receive a certificate of title and permanent registration 

upon: 

(1) payment of a ten-dollar ($ 10.00) fee; and 

(2) submission of a witnessed bill of sale on the horseless carriage or an affidavit that the vehicle 

was assembled by the owner from parts of automobiles at least thirty-five years old. 

B. Upon approval of the application, the director shall issue one five-year registration plate with 

registration numbers and the words "Horseless Carriage," "Land of Enchantment" and "New Mexico." 

The plate, bearing no date, shall be attached to the rear of the vehicle. 

C. Upon transfer of ownership of a horseless carriage, the new owner shall apply to the director for a 

transfer of title as provided in, and subject to, the penalties contained in Section 66-3-103 NMSA 1978. 

The registration plates shall remain with the transferred vehicle. 

D. Beginning in 1968, and each five-year period thereafter, every plate shall be revalidated upon 

application approved by the director, accompanied by a fee of five dollars ($ 5.00). Upon loss of the 

original registration plate, a duplicate plate may be obtained by the owner upon payment of a fee of ten 

dollars ($ 10.00). 

E. Any person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.




PART 5. SPECIAL REGISTRATION PLATES 

N.M. Stat. § 66-3-423 (2010) 

§ 66-3-423. Year-of-manufacture license plates; procedures; fees 

A. The division may specially register and permit the use of year-of-manufacture license plates on 

motor vehicles thirty or more years old notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection B of Section 66-3- 

14 NMSA 1978. 

B. The division shall inspect the year-of-manufacture license plate to ensure the plate is in good 

condition and the number on the plate is not already assigned or in use. To qualify for use, the year-ofmanufacture 

plate shall be an authentic plate issued in New Mexico during the motor vehicle's model 

year. 

C. For a one-time fee of twenty-five dollars ($ 25.00), which shall be in addition to the regular motor 

vehicle registration fees, any owner of a motor vehicle that is thirty or more years old may apply to the 

division to use a year-of-manufacture plate on his vehicle. 

D. Upon the sale or transfer of a motor vehicle bearing a year-of-manufacture plate, the plate may remain 

with the vehicle and be transferred to the new owner upon payment of a ten dollar ($ 10.00) fee in 

addition to the regular motor vehicle registration fees. 

E. Ten dollars ($ 10.00) of the fee collected pursuant to Subsection C of this section shall be retained by 

the department and is appropriated to the department to defray the cost of processing the special year-ofmanufacture 

registration plates.

Equipment Exemptions 

From New Mexico Statutes: 


ARTICLE 11. VEHICLES OF HISTORIC AND SPECIAL SIGNIFICANCE 

§ 66-11-1. Purpose 

N.M. Stat. § 66-11-1 (2010) 

Recognizing the importance of constructive leisure pursuits by New Mexico citizens, this act [66-11-1 to 

66-11-5 NMSA 1978] is intended to encourage responsible participation in the hobby of collecting, 

preserving, restoring and maintaining motor vehicles of historic and special interest. Further, New 

Mexico, recognizing that the current pattern of resource recycling leads to an ever-shortening period of 

existence for vehicles of historic or special interest establishes this act to ensure the preservation of 

our American heritage as it relates to the motor vehicle manufacturing industry. Further, this act 

recognizes that a vehicle representative of this heritage, being held by a hobbyist, finds significance as 

an historic or special interest vehicle through a personal relevance to the life of the collector holding it 

and through a general relevance as an example-artifact of the transportation history of New Mexico.

§ 66-11-2. Definitions 



N.M. Stat. § 66-11-2 (2010) 

For the purposes of this act [66-11-1 to 66-11-5 NMSA 1978]: 

A. "collector" means the owner of one or more vehicles of historic or special interest who collects, 

purchases, acquires, trades or disposes of these vehicles or parts thereof for his own use in order to 

preserve, restore and maintain a vehicle for hobby purposes; 

B. "parts car" means a motor vehicle generally in nonoperable condition which is owned by a collector to 

furnish parts that are usually nonobtainable from normal sources, thus enabling a collector to preserve, 

restore and maintain a motor vehicle of historic or special interest; and 

C. "historic or special interest vehicle" means a vehicle of any age which, because of its significance, 

is being collected, preserved, restored or maintained by a hobbyist as a leisure pursuit.

§ 66-11-4. Special equipment 



N.M. Stat. § 66-11-4 (2010) 

A. Unless the presence of equipment named by the Motor Vehicle Code [66-1-1 NMSA 1978] was a prior 

condition for legal sale within New Mexico at the time the historic or special interest vehicle was 

manufactured for first use, the presence of such equipment shall not be required as a condition for current 

legal use. 

B. Any motor vehicle of historic or special interest, manufactured prior to the date when any emission 

controls were standard equipment on that particular make or model of vehicle is exempted from the laws 

requiring any inspection and use of such controls. 

C. Any safety equipment that was manufactured as a part of the vehicle's original equipment must be in 

proper operating condition when the vehicle is operated for highway purposes.

§ 66-11-5. Sale or trade 



N.M. Stat. § 66-11-5 (2010) 

The sale or trade and subsequent legal transfer of a motor vehicle or parts car of historic or special 

interest shall not be contingent upon any condition that would require the vehicle or parts car to be in 

operating condition at the time of sale or transfer of ownership.




PART 9. EQUIPMENT 

§ 66-3-832. Single-beam road-lighting equipment 

N.M. Stat. § 66-3-832 (2010) 

Headlamps arranged to provide a single distribution of light shall be permitted on 

motor vehicles manufactured and sold prior to July 1, 1953, in lieu of multiple-beam road-lighting 

equipment herein specified if the single distribution of light complies with the following requirements and 

limitations: 

A. the headlamps shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is not loaded none of the high-intensity 

portion of the light shall at a distance of twenty-five feet ahead project higher than a level of five inches 

below the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes, and in no case higher than forty-two inches 

above the level on which the vehicle stands at a distance of seventy-five feet ahead; and 

B. the intensity shall be sufficient to reveal persons and vehicles at a distance of at least two hundred 

feet.





N.M. Stat. § 66-3-844 (2010) 

§ 66-3-844. Mufflers; prevention of noise; emission control devices 

A. Every motor vehicle shall at all times be equipped with a muffler in good working order and in 

constant operation to prevent excessive or unusual noise, and no person shall use a muffler cutout, 

bypass or similar device upon a motor vehicle on a highway. 

B. The muffler, emission control equipment or device, engine and power mechanism of every motor 

vehicle shall be so equipped and adjusted as to prevent the escape of excessive fumes or smoke. 

C. Every registered gasoline-fueled motor vehicle manufactured or assembled, commencing with the 

1968 models, shall at all times be equipped and maintained in good working order with the factoryinstalled 

devices and equipment or their replacements designed to prevent, reduce or control exhaust 

emissions or air pollution.





§ 66-3-874. Safety belts required 

N.M. Stat. § 66-3-874 (2010) 

It is unlawful for any person to buy, sell, lease, trade or transfer from or to New Mexico residents at 

retail an automobile, which is manufactured or assembled commencing with the 1964 models, unless 

the vehicle is equipped with safety belts installed for use in the left front and right front seats.

Emissions Exemptions 

New Mexico requires emissions testing at the time of registration for vehicles registering in Bernalillo 

County. 

Diesel Vehicles: 

Diesel vehicles are not tested for emissions. 

Exemptions: 

1. New vehicles sold by a dealer with a MCO document 

2. Pre-1975 MY vehicles 

3. Vehicles with a GVWR of more than 26,000 lbs

STATE OF NEW MEXICO 

TAXATION & REVENUE DEPARTMENT 

MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION 

Title Number 

APPLICATION FOR VEHICLE 

TITLE AND REGISTRATION 

MVD-10002 REV. 09/09 

Vehicle Identification Number Year Make Model / Series 

DIVISION 

USE ONLY 

Number 

of Liens 

- PLEASE READ 

IMPORTANT 

INFORMATION 

ON REVERSE SIDE - 

Color(s) Major Minor) 

Secondary ID Number 

Name and Mailing Address of Registered Owner(s) 

Wt./Wheels First Year Reg. Date of Issue Type of Title 01 - First Time 

02 - Title Transfer 

03 - Lien Release 

04 - Duplicate 

05 - No Fee Corr. 

11 - Non-Negotiable 

DGVW Cyls. Body Type Type of Fuel (G) -Gasoline (D)-Diesel Odometer * 

(L)-Liquified (O)-Other 

License Plate Number(s) Vehicle Brand Vehicle Class 

Title Use 

Previous Title No. and State 

Date Purchased 

Fleet Number Commercial Vehicle "2290" 2-Year Registration # of Passengers 

# of Doors # of Seats 

1st Reg. Owner's Social Security / Employer Identification / CRS No. 1st Reg. Owner D.O.B. N.M. Driver License No. N.M. Veteran Cert. No. 

FIRST LIEN 

HOLDER 

File Date 

Maturity Date 

SECOND LIEN 

HOLDER 

File Date 

Maturity Date 

Name and Address 

Name and Address 

Canceled Plt. No. Dealer Lic. No. Mobile Home Size Cnty. Approximate Location (Mobile Home) Suspended By: 

Trade-In VIN (If Applicable) 

REG. EXPIRATION: 

MONTH DAY YEAR 

Cleared By: 

Residence Address If Different Than Mailing Address 

Reg. Sticker Number: 

Sale Price: 

*ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 

FEDERAL AND STATE LAW REQUIRES THE TRANSFEROR (SELLER) OF A VEHICLE TO STATE THE ODOMETER MILEAGE UPON TRANSFER OF 

OWNERSHIP. ANYONE CONVICTED OF A FRAUDULENT ODOMETER STATEMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO FINES AND / OR IMPRISONMENT. 

I hereby certify that the ODOMETER READING of the vehicle described above is: ______________________________ (no tenths) miles and 

that to the best of my knowledge stated mileage is (check one of the following): 

*Mileage Codes 

 

THE ACTUAL 

MILEAGE (AM)* 

 

MILEAGE IN EXCESS OF 

MECHANICAL LIMITS (EL)* 

IMPORTANT: THERE IS A PENALTY CHARGE 

FOR FAILING TO RENEW BY THIS DEADLINE. 

 

WARNING: NOT THE ACTUAL MILEAGE -ODOM- 

ETER DISCREPANCY (NM)* 

_______________________________________ X_________________________________________________ _________________ 

Printed Name of Seller 

Signature of Seller 

Date of Statement 

_______________________________________ X_________________________________________________ _________________ 

Printed Name of Purchaser 

Signature of Purchaser 


NOTICE: Payment of the registration fee and acceptance of the application by the Motor Vehicle Division 

constitutes an affirmation that the applicant for title and registration has complied with the requirements 

of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act, NMSA 1978 §66-5-201 through 66-5-239. 

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION: I (We) hereby certify that the information given herein is true and correct 

to the best of my (our) knowledge and affirm that I (we) have complied with the requirements of the 

Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act with respect to this vehicle. See reverse side. 

_______________________________________ X_________________________________________________ _________________ 

Printed Name of 1st Registered Owner 

Signature of 1st Registered Owner 


_______________________________________ X_________________________________________________ _________________ 

Printed Name of 2nd Registered Owner 

Signature of 2nd Registered Owner 


The Division is not responsible for false or fraudulent statements the applicant/registered owner makes in connection with this application, nor is the Division liable 

for lien recording errors. The registered owner must notify the Division of any errors contained in the title and registration issued pursuant to this application. 

NCIC Check by 

ACCEPTED BY: Signature of M.V.D. Employee: _______________________________________________________ Date: ______________ 

90 

52 

51 

61 

55 

70 

72 

TOTAL 

FEES: 

$ 

Less Trade-In: 

Net Difference: 

Net Excise Tax: 

Registration: 

Late Reg. Penalty: 

Vets. Allowance: 

Net Registration: 

Spec. Plate Fee: 

Admin. Fee: 

Transaction Fee: 

Late Transfer Fee: 

Duplicate Title Fee:

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INFORMATION: 

THE MANDATORY FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (Section 66-5-201 et seq. NMSA 1978 as amended) 

DEFINES FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AS A MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY POLICY WITH MINIMUM LIMITS AS 

REQUIRED BY THE ACT OR A SURETY BOND OR CASH DEPOSIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000. FAILURE TO 

HAVE EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AVAILABLE WHILE VEHICLE IS IN USE IS A MISDEMEANOR 

PUNISHABLE BY LAW. THE CERTIFICATE OF VEHICLE REGISTRATION MUST ALSO BE AVAILABLE WHILE 

VEHICLE IS IN USE. 

REGISTRATION RESPONSIBILITY: 

VEHICLE OWNERS WILL BE MAILED A BILL TO THEIR ADDRESS OF RECORD NOTIFYING THEM THAT IT 

IS TIME TO RENEW THEIR VEHICLE REGISTRATION(S). HOWEVER, THE LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE SUCH 

NOTICE AS A PRECONDITION FOR THE OWNER TO MAINTAIN TIMELY AND PROPER REGISTRATION. THE 

OWNER HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY AND IS ON CONTINUAL AND PERMANENT NOTICE OF THE NEED TO 

RENEW BY THE EXPIRATION DATE INDICATED ON THE LICENSE PLATE VALIDATION STICKER AND THE 

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION. 

PLATE-TO-OWNER INFORMATION: 

NEW MEXICO USES A PLATE-TO-OWNER PROCEDURE FOR TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP OF VEHICLES. 

UNDER THIS PROCEDURE NEW MEXICO LICENSE PLATES ARE ASSIGNED TO YOU THE OWNER RATHER 

THAN THE VEHICLE. WHEN DISPOSING OF A VEHICLE THE LICENSE PLATE MUST BE REMOVED BY YOU 

BEFORE DELIVERY OF THE VEHICLE IS MADE TO PURCHASER OR DEALER. YOU THEN HAVE THIRTY (30) 

DAYS IN WHICH TO REGISTER THE REMOVED PLATE WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE OF THE SAME CLASS OR 

RETURN IT TO A LOCAL MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION FIELD OFFICE FOR CANCELLATION. IF YOU NEED AD- 

DITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PROCEDURE, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL M.V.D. FIELD OFFICE MANAGER. 

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: 

BY LAW YOU MUST NOTIFY THE MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION, P.O. BOX 1028, SANTA FE, NM 87504-1028 

WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF ANY ADDRESS CHANGE. NOTIFICATION MAY BE BY WRITTEN LETTER OR BY 

COMPLETING A CHANGE OF ADDRESS CARD (FORM 10284) OBTAINED FROM A LOCAL MVD OFFICE. YOU 

MUST SUPPLY FULL NAME, DATE OF BIRTH AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (AS THEY APPEAR ON YOUR 

DRIVER'S LICENSE), YOUR NEW ADDRESS, AND THE YEAR, MAKE, LICENSE PLATE NUMBER AND VEHICLE 

IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF EACH VEHICLE YOU OWN.

YEAR 

MVD - 10009 

REV. 08/95 

ANY ALTERATIONS OR 

ERASURES WILL VOID 

THIS DOCUMENT! 

MAKE 

STATE OF NEW MEXICO - TAXATION & REVENUE DEPARTMENT 

MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION 

-BUYER MUST TITLE AND REGISTER VEHICLE OR VESSEL BEFORE IT CAN BE SOLD AGAIN- 

BEFORE FILLING OUT FORM CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE 

FOR THE EXACT AMOUNT INDICATED, I (WE) HEREBY SELL, TRANSFER AND CONVEY THE VEHICLE OR 

VESSEL DESCRIBED BELOW, WARRANT IT TO BE FREE OF ANY LIENS OR ENCUMBRANCES AND CERTIFY 

THAT ALL INFORMATION GIVEN IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY (OUR) KNOWLEDGE. 

VEHICLE OR VESSEL INFORMATION 

MODEL 

EXACT SALE AMOUNT: 

$ 

BODY TYPE (SERIES) 

ENGINE NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) 

VEHICLE OR HULL IDENTIFICATION (SERIAL) NUMBER 

LICENSE PLATE OR BOAT REGISTRATION NUMBER 

STATE 

OVERALL BOAT LENGTH 

BOAT BEAM WIDTH 

BOAT TRANSOM DEPTH 

FT. IN. FT. IN. FT. IN. 

VEHICLE ODOMETER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT 

FEDERAL AND STATE LAW REQUIRES THE TRANSFEROR (SELLER) OF A VEHICLE TO STATE THE ODOMETER MILEAGE UPON 

TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP. ANYONE CONVICTED OF A FRAUDULENT ODOMETER STATEMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO FINES 

AND /OR IMPRISONMENT. 

I (we) hereby certify that the ODOMETER READING of the vehicle described above is:_______________________________________ (no tenths) miles 

and that to the best of my knowledge stated mileage is (check one of the following): 

THE ACTUAL 

MILEAGE (AM)* 

* = Mileage Codes 

SELLER'S 

PRINTED NAME 

MILEAGE IN EXCESS OF 

MECHANICAL LIMITS (EL)* 

SELLER'S 

SIGNATURE 

X 

WARNING! 

NOT THE ACTUAL MILEAGE 

ODOMETER DISCREPANCY (NM)* 

BUYER'S 

PRINTED NAME 

BUYER'S 

SIGNATURE 

X 

PLATE - TO - OWNER INFORMATION: New Mexico uses a Plate-to-Owner procedure for transfering ownership of vehicles. Under 

this procedure plates are assigned to you the owner (seller) rather than the vehicle. When disposing of a vehicle the license plate must be 

removed by the seller before delivery is made to the purchaser or new owner. The seller then has 30 days in which to register the removed 

plate with another vehicle of the same class or return it to a local MVD field office for cancellation. 

NOTE: THE DIVISION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR FALSE OR FRADULENT STATEMENTS MADE IN 

CONNECTION WITH THIS TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OR HELD LIABLE FOR RECORDING ERRORS. 

SELLER'S NAME(S) 

TYPE OR PRINT 

ADDRESS 

DATE 

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 

FIRST SELLER'S SIGNATURE 

X 

BUYER'S NAME(S) 

TYPE OR PRINT 

ADDRESS 


SECOND SELLER'S SIGNATURE (IF JOINT OWNERSHIP) 

X 

IMPORTANT: 

THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL 

STATUTORY FEE FOR FAIL- 

URE BY PURCHASER TO 

APPLY FOR TRANSFER 

WITHIN 30 DAYS FROM DATE 

OF SALE.

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

A Bill of Sale must be completed (by the seller with the buyer signing that he/she accepts the seller’s 

vehicle odometer mileage reading, if applicable) only when a Certificate of Title is unavailable 

or all the assignments and reassingments on the Certificate of Title have been filled out. 

Seller must then remove the vehicle’s New Mexico license plate (if applicable) under Plate-to-Owner 

procedures described on the front of this Bill of Sale. If the vehicle has an out-of-state license plate, it is 

recommended that the seller remove the license plate(s) and either take them to a New Mexico MVD 

office for disposal or return them to the state of issuance for cancellation. 

Buyer must take the completed Bill of Sale, the Certificate of Title and/or other ownership documents to 

a local Motor Vehicle Division field office to have the vehicle or vessel titled and registered in his/her 

name(s). If the Certificate of Title is from another state or if the vehicle or vessel has never been titled in 

any state, the vehicle itself must be taken to the MVD field office for visual inspection. 

Buyer must title and register the vehicle or vessel before it can be sold again. 

The buyer(s) will be mailed a bill to their address of record, notifying them that it is time to renew their 

vehicle or vessel registration. However, the law does not require such notice as a precondition for the 

owner to maintain timely and proper registration. The owner has the responsibility and is on continual 

and permanent notice of the need to renew by the expiration date indicated on the license plate or boat 

validation sticker and the Certificate of Registration. Failure to renew by the deadline may result in a 

penalty. 

By law you must notify the Motor Vehicle Division within ten days of any address change for all vehicles 

owned and your driver’s license. Obtain Form 10284 from your local MVD field office. 

PENALTIES 

A. 

B. 

C. 

There is a penalty fee for not titling and registering vehicles or vessels within 30 days. 

There is an additional penalty if the unregistered vehicle is driven on New Mexico roads. 

There is an excise tax penalty if the vehicle or vessel in not titled within 90 days. 

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING TITLING AND REGISTERING VE- 

HICLES OR VESSELS IN NEW MEXICO, PLEASE CONTACT A LOCAL MOTOR 

VEHICLE DIVISION FIELD OFFICE.

MVD - 10010 

REV. 09/2002 

STATE OF NEW MEXICO - MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION 

AFFIRMATION CERTIFYING OWNERSHIP 

NAME(S) 

ADDRESS 

OWNER INFORMATION 

LIENHOLDER INFORMATION (If Applicable) 

NAME(S) 

Lien Maturity Date 

ADDRESS 



VEHICLE INFORMATION 

YEAR MAKE MODEL BODY TYPE (Series) 

ENGINE NUMBER ( If Applicable) VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION (Serial) NUMBER LICENSE PLATE NUMBER STATE 

VESSEL (Sailboat & Motorboats) INFORMATION 

YEAR 

MAKE 

MODEL 

OVERALL LENGTH BEAM WIDTH TRANSOM DEPTH 

FT. IN. FT. IN. FT. IN. 

ENGINE NUMBER ( If Applicable) HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER REGISTRATION NUMBER STATE 

I hereby certify that I am the legal owner of the vehicle or vessel described above (subject to applicable liens 

or encumbrances if any) and that all information given is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 

SIGNATURE OF OWNER 

DATE 

SIGNATURE OF SECOND OWNER 

(If Joint Ownership) 

DATE

MVD - 10901 

REV. 11/05 

State of New Mexico - Motor Vehicle Division 

APPLICATION FOR 

DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF TITLE 

CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE 

Name of Owner(s) 


Phone Number 

Address 

City, State, Zip Code 

Title No. 

TITLE INFORMATION 

Original Title was: ❑ Lost ❑ Stolen ❑ Mutilated ❑ Never Surrendered by Seller 

VEHICLE / VESSEL INFORMATION 

Year Make Model Body Type (Series) 

Vehicle or Hull Identification Number Secondary or Engine Number Vehicle License Plate Number 

Boat Registration Number 

Overall Boat 

Length 

ft. 

in. 

Boat Beam 

Width 

ft. 

Boat Transom 

Depth 

ft. 

LIENHOLDER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE) 

Lienholder's Name 


Address 


NOTICE: Payment of the registration fee and acceptance of the application by the Motor Vehicle Division constitutes an 

affirmation that the applicant for title and registration has complied with the requirements of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility 

Act, NMSA 1978 §66-5-201 through 66-5-239. 

APPLICANT CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the information given herein is true and correct to the best of my knowledge 

and affirm that Ihave complied with the requirements of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act with respect to this vehicle. 

Printed Name of Applicant Applicant's Signature Date 

The Division is not responsible for false or fraudulent statements the applicant/registered owner makes in 

connection with this application, nor is the Division liable for lien recording errors. The registered owner must 

notify the Division of any errors contained in the title and registration issued pursuant to this application.

APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS 

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

Applicant must be the registered owner, legal owner, successor in interest or legal representative. 

If applicant is the legal representative of the owner, proof of Power of Attorney must be provided. 

Applicants must present their Driver License as proof of identification or send a photocopy if out of state applying by mail. 

Applicant must provide the most current registration certificate or send a photocopy if out of state and applying by mail. 

If original title reflects an outstanding lien, applicant must provide a Release of Lien or the Duplicate Title will be mailed to 

Lienholder. 

If you are out of state applying by mail, original title is on file and there is no lien, the Duplicate Title will be mailed to the 

New Mexico address of record unless applicant provides a pre-addressed envelope indicating a different address. 

If there is no original title on file and the vehicle or vessel is inoperable, located out-of-state or cannot be brought in to a 

New Mexico MVD field office, applicant must arrange for the V.I.N./H.I.N. Inspection portion of the application to be 

completed. 

FEES: VEHICLE TITLE: $16.50 

VESSEL (BOAT) TITLE: $10.00 

ADD OR DELETE A LIEN: $5.00 

IN-STATE APPLICANTS MUST OBTAIN DUPLICATE TITLE AT YOUR LOCAL MVD FIELD OFFICE. 

IF OUT OF STATE AND APPLYING BY MAIL, DO NOT SEND CASH. 

Make check or money order payable to the Motor Vehicle Division. 

If applying by mail, send application, supporting documentation and fee to: 

SERVICES BUREAU 

P. O. BOX 1028 

SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO 87504 - 1028 

1-888-683-4636 

MVD-INFO

MVD-10015 

REV. 04/95 

NAME 


AFFIRMATION FOR SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED 

OR RECONSTRUCTED VEHICLE 

APPLICANT INFORMATION 

ADDRESS 


YEAR 

MAKE 


MODEL 

BODY TYPE 

ENGINE NUMBER (If Applicable) 

VEHICLE (CHASSIS OR FRAME) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (If Any) 

Has this vehicle ever been titled and/or registered in this or any other state If yes, provide information below. 

STATE TITLE NUMBER REGISTRATION NUMBER 

Yes 

No 

If vehicle was constructed by a licensed New Mexico dismantler, please indicate below. 

DISMANTLER BUSINESS NAME 

BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER 

NAME 


LIENHOLDER NO. (IF APPLICABLE) 

ADDRESS 

FILE DATE 


MATURITY DATE 

CONSTRUCTION TYPE 

This vehicle was specially constructed (new, first time construction) with a new shop built or 

homemade chassis. 

This vehicle was reconstructed (rebuilt) using an existing factory made chassis. 

VEHICLE MUST BE TAKEN TO A LOCAL MVD FIELD OFFICE FOR V.I.N. INSPECTION (OR TO HAVE A NEW MEXICO 

V.I.N. ASSIGNED) AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION DESCRIBED ON THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM MUST 

BE PROVIDED. IF VEHICLE WILL BE DRIVEN IN FOR INSPECTION OBTAIN A TEMPORARY TRANSPORTATION 

PERMIT (form MVD-10034). 

I hereby affirm that all information given above is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 

Applicant's Signature 

Date

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION 

SPECIALLY CONSTRUCTED VEHICLES 

There are two types of specially constructed vehicles, HOMEMADE and REPLICA. A 

HOMEMADE vehicle is one built from scrap metal or other materials, shop built parts (including the 

chassis) and parts from other vehicles but may have a pre-fabricated body. A REPLICA vehicle is 

one made from a pre-fabricated chassis and body kit purchased from a replica, kit car or trailer 

manufacturer. 

NOTE: 

For titling and registration purposes, “REPLICA” is a generic term and does not necessarily 

mean the kit was designed to resemble a specific historic model or classic body 

style. 


1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Invoices and Bills of Sale for major components. 

Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin for chassis and/or body (if applicable). 

Weight Certificate. 

Vehicle Equipment Affirmation (form MVD-10053). 

The Motor Vehicle Division will assign a “NM” prefix Vehicle Identification Number. The year 

in which the vehicle becomes fully assembled and inspected will determine the YEAR. The vehicle 

MAKE will be identified as “HOMEMADE” or “REPLICA” depending upon the type of chassis and 

body. 

RECONSTRUCTED VEHICLES 

A reconstructed vehicle is one that is reassembled or rebuilt from existing factory parts 

(including the chassis) but may have a pre-fabricated body. 


1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

Certificate of Title (for the chassis) properly assigned to the applicant or, if the vehicle was 

reassembled by (or purchased from) a licensed New Mexico Dismantler, a Dismantler’s 

Notification and Bill of Sale for the chassis. 

Invoices and Bills of Sale for other major components. 

Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin for the body kit (if applicable). 

Weight Certificate. 

Vehicle Equipment Affirmation (form MVD-10053). 

The factory chassis will determine the year, make and primary Vehicle Identification Number 

as indicated on the chassis title. The Motor Vehicle Division will also assign a “NM” prefix Vehicle 

Identification Number to be used as a secondary V.I.N.. The vehicle model will be identified as 

“REBUILT”.

MVD - 10705 

REV. 09/09 


REQUEST FOR 

VEHICLE OR HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER VERIFICATION 

ATTENTION: MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATOR 

SEE STATE LISTING 

ON REVERSE SIDE. 

STATE OF: 

YEAR 

MAKE 

VEHICLE OR VESSEL INFORMATION 

VIN / HIN 

TITLE # 

SECONDARY VIN / HIN 

q 

q 

q 

Please verify the VIN / HIN indicated in your records and issue me a corrected ownership document 

or letter indication the correct identification number. 

I am required to notify the registered owner, lienholder and all other interested parties that a lien 

is being placed against the vehicle or vessel described above and that it will be sold at public 

auction if debt is not satisfied. Please provide ownership verification (including lienholder 

information, if applicable) or a "NO RECORD" for this vehicle / vessel in order to complete 

the process. 

IF YOU DO NOT TITLE AND / OR REGISTER VESSELS (BOATS) PLEASE INDICATE WHICH AGENCY IN 

YOUR STATE DOES OR FORWARD TO THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY. 

AGENCY NAME 

I am attempting to title and register the vehicle / vessel described above in New Mexico. 

Visual inspection of the vehicle / vessel revealed: 

q VIN q HIN : 

but the Certificate of Title (or other ownership document) from your state indicates: 

q VIN q HIN : 

I am required to notify the registered owner, lienholder and all other interested parties that a 

security bond is being placed against the vehicle / vessel described above. 

Out of state requests please provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. 

ADDRESS 


PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM AND VERIFICATION TO 

NAME 

ADDRESS 

NM - PRC # 

PHONE NUMBER 


REQUESTOR'S SIGNATURE 

DATE

STATE MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE FAX 

ALABAMA Motor Vehicle Division, P.O. Box 327630, Montgomery, AL 36132-7640 

ALASKA 

Division of Motor Vehicles, 5700 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, AK 99507 

ARIZONA Motor Vehicle Division, 1801 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85007 

ARKANSAS Motor Vehicle Division, Joel Y. Ledbetter Bldg., Little Rock, AR 72203 

CALIFORNIA Dept. of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 942869., Sacramento, CA 94269-0001 

COLORADO Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division, 1881 Pierce St., Lakewood, CO 80215 

CONNECTICUT Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Room 305, 60 State St., Wethersfield, CT 06161 

D.C. 

Dept. Motor Vehicles, 301 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 

DELAWARE Motor Vehicle Division, P.O. Box 698, Dover, DE 19903 

FLORIDA 

Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Neil Kirkman Bldg., Tallahassee, FL 32399 

GEORGIA Dept. of Motor Vehicle Safety, Motor Vehicle Serv. Div., P.O. Box 740381, Atlanta, GA 30374-0381 

HAWAII 

Div. of Motor Vehicles, P. O. Box 30330, Honolulu, HI 96820-0330 

IDAHO 

Idaho Transportation Dept., P.O. Box 7129, Boise, ID 83707-1129 

ILLINOIS 

Sec. of State, Vehicle Serv. Dept., 501 S. 2nd St., Howlett Bldg., Room 312, Springfield, IL, 62756 

INDIANA 

Bur. of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Serv., Igcn. Room N440, 100 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46204 

IOWA 

DOT, MVD, Office of Vehicle Services, 100 Euclid Ave., P.O. Box 9278, Des Moines, IA 50306 

KANSAS 

Division of Motor Vehicles, State Office Bldg., Topeka, KS 66626 

KENTUCKY Div. of Motor Vehicles, State Office Bldg., Frankfort, KY 40622 

LOUISIANA Office of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 64886, Baton Rouge, LA 70821 

MAINE 

Motor Vehicle Division, State House - Station #29, Augusta, ME 04333 

MARYLAND Motor Vehicle Administration, 6601 Ritchie Highway NE, Glen Burnie, MD 21062 

MASSACHUSETTS Registry of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 199100, Boston, MA 02119 

MICHIGAN Dept. of State, Bureau Of Vehicle Records, Lansing, MI 48918 

MINNESOTA DPS, Driver/Vehicle Services, Motor Vehicle Office, 445 Minnesota St., Ste 185, St. Paul, MN 55101 

MISSISSIPPI Bureau of Revenue, P.O. Box 1140, Jackson, MS 39205 

MISSOURI Motor Vehicle Registration Div., P. O. Box 100, Jefferson City, MO 65105 

MONTANA Dept. of Justice, MVD, Title & Regis. Bur., 1032 Buckskin Dr., Deer Lodge, MT 59722 

NEBRASKA Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 301 Centennial Mall So., Lincoln, NE 68509 

NEVADA 

Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 555 Wright Way, Carson City, NV 89711 

NEW HAMPSHIRE Division of Motor Vehicles, James H. Hayes Safety Bldg., 10 Hazen Dr., Concord, NH 03305 

NEW JERSEY Motor Vehicle Services, 225 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08666 

NEW MEXICO Motor Vehicle Division, P.O. Box 1028, Santa Fe, NM 87504-1028 

NEW YORK Dept. of Motor Vehicles, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12228 

NO. CAROLINA Division of Motor Vehicles, 1100 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, NC 27697 

NO. DAKOTA Motor Vehicle Division, 600 E. Blvd. Ave., Bismark, ND 58505-0780 

OHIO 

Bureau of Motor Vehicles, P. O. Box 16520, Columbus, OH 43266-0020 

OKLAHOMA Motor Vehicle Division, 2501 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73194 

OREGON Dept. of Transportation, 1905 Lana Ave. NE, Salem, OR 97314 

PENNSYLVANIA Dept. of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, 1101 St. Front St., Harrisburg, PA 17104-2516 

RHODE ISLAND Division of Motor Vehicles, 286 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 

SO. CAROLINA Division of Motor Vehicles, P.O. Box 1498, Columbia, SC 29216 

SO. DAKOTA Dept. of Revenue & Regulation, 445 E. Capital Ave., Pierre, SD 57501 

TENNESSEE DPS Title & Registration Div., 44 Vantage Way, Suite 160, Nashville, TN 37243-8050 

TEXAS 

Dept. of Transportation, Vehicle Titles & Reg., Austin, TX 78779-0001 

UTAH 

Utah State Tax Commission, MVD, 210 North 1950 West., Salt Lake City, UT 84116 

VERMONT Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 120 State St., Montpelier, VT 05603 

VIRGINIA 

Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 2300 West Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23269 

WASHINGTON Dept. of Licensing, Licensing Bldg., Olympia, WA 98504 

W. VIRGINIA Dept. of Motor Vehicles, 1800 Kanawha Blvd. - Bldg. 3, Charleston, WV 25317 

WISCONSIN Motor Vehicle Division, 4802 Sheboygan Ave., Madison, WI 53702 

WYOMING Dept. of Trans., Mot. Vehicle Ser., Licensing & Titling Sec., 5300 Bishop Blvd, Cheyenne, WY 82009 

334-242-9000 

907-269-5551 

602-255-0072 

501-682-4692 

916-229-0370 

303-205-5608 

860-263-5700 

202-727-5000 

302-744-2502 

850-922-9000 

404-362-6500 

808-532-7700 

208-334-8663 

217-785-3000 

317-233-6000 

515-237-3110 

785-296-3621 

502-564-2737 

504-925-6146 

207-624-9000 

301-729-4550 

617-351-4500 

517-322-1460 

651-296-6911 

601-923-7000 

314-751-4509 

406-846-6000 

402-471-3918 

775-684-4368 

603-271-3111 

609-292-6500 

505-827-4636 

518-486-4714 

919-715-7000 

701-328-2725 

614-752-7671 

405-521-3221 

503-945-5000 

717-391-6190 

401-588-3020 

803-737-4000 

605-773-3541 

615-741-3101 

512-465-7611 

800-368-8824 

802-828-2000 

804-367-0538 

360-902-3770 

304-558-0734 

608-266-1466 

307-777-7961 

FAX: 334-353-8038 

FAX: 907-333-8615 

FAX: 602-712-3071 

FAX: 501-682-4756 

FAX: 916-657-8743 

FAX: 303-205-5765 

FAX: None 

FAX: None 

FAX: 302-739-2042 

FAX: 850-921-6987 

FAX: 404-756-4648 

FAX: None 

FAX: 208-334-8658 

FAX: 217-785-4727 

FAX: 317-232-0236 

FAX: 515-237-3056 

FAX: 785-296-3852 

FAX: 502-564-2950 

FAX: 225-925-3665 

FAX: 207-624-9204 

FAX: None 

FAX: 617-351-9069 

FAX: 517-322-1968 

FAX: 651-296-2224 

FAX: 601-923-7224 

FAX: 314-751-7060 

FAX: 406-846-6039 

FAX: 402-471-8694 

FAX: 775-684-4389 

FAX: 603-271-6758 

FAX: None 

FAX: None 

FAX: None 

FAX: 919-733-6951 

FAX: 701-328-1487 

FAX: 614-752-8929 

FAX: 405-522-0991 

FAX: 503-945-7924 

FAX: 717-783-7974 

FAX: 401-728-3810 

FAX: 803-737-1112 

FAX: 605-773-2550 

FAX: None 

FAX: 888-232-7033 

FAX: 801-297-3578 

FAX: 802-828-2170 

FAX: 804-367-6631 

FAX 360-664-0831 

FAX: 304-558-0037 

FAX: 608-267-1871 

FAX: 307-777-4772 

FEE 

$15.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 3.00 

$ 1.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 2.20 

$ 5.50 

$ 2.00 

$ 4.00 

$ .50 

$ .50 

$ 5.00 

$ 4.00 

$ 4.00 

$ 4.00 

$ 1.00 

$ 3.50 

$ 2.00 

$ 7.50 

$ 4.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 2.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 6.55 

$ 4.00 

$ 4.00 

$ 4.00 

$ 1.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 2.00 

$10.00 

No Charge 

$ 1.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 3.00 

$ 2.00 

$ 1.00 

$ 4.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 1.00 

$ 2.00 

$ 2.00 

$ 4.00 

$ 5.00 

$ 2.25 

$ 1.00 

$ 3.00 

$ 5.00

VIN INSPECTORS 

Private Retail Agents and Title Service Companies 

Private Retail Agents 

MVD Express 4100 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque 87110 505-217-0024 

MVD Express 10200 Menaul Blvd NE Albuquerque 87112 505-294-1732 

MVD Express 3961 E Lohman Ste 20 Las Cruces 88001 575-373-1367 

MVD Express 4531 Eubank Blvd NE Albuquerque 87111 505-293-0223 

MVD Express 6271 Riverside Plaza Ln NW Albuquerque 87120 505-792-5020 

MVD Express 850 St Michaels Dr Santa Fe 87505 505-474-0337 

MVD Specialists 901 Eubank NE Albuquerque 87112 505-323-7683 

MVD Specialists 1625 Rio Bravo SW Albuquerque 87105 505-873-0683 

MVD Specialists 5728 Edith Blvd. Albuquerque 87107 505-341-2683 

Complete Compliance 5307 N. Prince Clovis 88101 575-762-3077 

Complete Compliance 4809 Jefferson NE Albuquerque 87109 505-830-3776 

Rapid MVD 10701 Coors Blvd. Albuquerque 87114 505-899-8883 

ASAP MVD 3419 C. Hwy 47 Los Lunas 87031 505-865-4080 

Flynn Enterprises, Inc 2864 Vereda de Pueblo Santa Fe 87507 505-438-3094 

NM Independent Auto 

Dealers 608 Chama NE Albuquerque 87108 505-232-0809 

Title Service Companies 

High Desert Title 10701 Lomas NE Albuquerque 87112 505-293-5521 

A One Title Service 46110 Glenwood Hills Dr. Albuquerque 87176 505-884-8842 

Popeye's Inspection Service 2208 E 15th St Farmington 87401 505-486-5791 

Ola Inc. 1026 Pueblos Solano NW Los Ranchos 87107 505-344-7894 

Insurance Auto Auction Inc 4400 Broadway Blvd SE Albuquerque 87105 505-873-2081 

Jim's VINs & Title Service 1015 Georgia NE Albuquerque 87110 505-249-3864 

Copart of Arizona Inc 

Copart Auto Auction 

7705 Broadway SE Albuquerque 87105 505-873-2081

MVD - 10053 

REV. 04/95 

OWNER'S NAME 


VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AFFIRMATION 


ADDRESS 



YEAR MAKE MODEL BODY TYPE (SERIES) WEIGHT 

ENGINE NUMBER (IF APPLICABLE) 

VEHICLE (CHASSIS OR FRAME) IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (If Any) 

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS (Check Off Applicable Items) 

STATUTE EQUIPMENT AUTO/TRUCK REQUIREMENTS MOTORCYCLE REQUIREMENTS TRAILER REQUIREMENTS 

66-3-804 

66-3-807 

66-3-828 

66-3-846 

66-3-846 

66-3-4 

66-3-843 

66-3-874 

66-3-845 

Headlamp 

Turn Signals 

Windshield & 

Side Glass 

Wiper 

Blade & Arm 

Speedometer 

Horn 

Seat Belts 

Rear View 

Mirror 

At least 2, one on each side of front 

of vehicle. Must be multiple beam. 

Four, one each at left & right of front & rear 

or vehicle. (Red, Amber or Yellow) 

Must be unobstructed. 

At least one on driver's side 

in good working order. 

With Odometer in good working order. 

At least one on front, but not more 

than two, must be multiple beam. 

At least one, audible from 200ft. (No siren, bell or whistle) 

1964 models and later, installed 

at left & right front seats. 

At least one, providing a clear view 200ft. to the rear. 

Two separate means of applying brakes, 

66-3-840 Brakes 

each to work on at least 2 wheels and 

capable of controlling, stopping and holding 

At least two, operated by hand or foot. 

vehicle. Parking brake required. 

66-7-405 

66-7-405 

66-7-405 

66-3-846 

66-3-805 

66-3-807 

66-3-828 

66-3-805 

66-3-806 

66-3-813 

66-3-844 

Seat Height (MC) 

Wheelbase (MC) 

Motor Displacement 

(MC) 

Tires 

Rear Glass 

Tail Lamp 

Stop Lamp 

License Plate 

Lamp 

Reflectors 

Exhaust System 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

If installed, must be unobstructed. If obstructed, 

outside rear-view mirrors required. 

At least 2 (red) at left & right sides 

of rear of vehicle. 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Not less than 25 inches from ground to lowest 

point of seat cushion undepressed by rider. 

Not less than 3 ft. 4 in. between axles. 

Not less than 45 cubic centimeters. 

At least 1 (red) on rear. 

At least one (white) on rear above license plate. 


At least 1 (red) on rear. 

of rear of vehicle. 

Mufflers (and emissions controls on 1968 models and later) in good working order 

preventing excessive noise, fumes and smoke. 

N/A 

Two, one each at left & right sides 

at rear of trailer. 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Only on trailers with a Gross Weight 

of 3,000 lbs. or heavier. 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

In good, serviceable condition with sufficient tread depth the full width of the surface contacting the ground 

to provide adequate traction and stopability in all weather conditions. 

OWNER'S AFFIRMATION 

N/A 

At least one (red, amber or yellow) on rear actuated by brake. 

BY CHECKING OFF ALL APPLICABLE ITEMS ABOVE, I HEREBY AFFIRM 

THAT THE VEHICLE DESCRIBED ABOVE MEETS ALL APPLICABLE EQUIP- 

MENT REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS PRESCRIBED BY LAW . 

OWNER'S SIGNATURE 

DATE 

N/A 


of rear of trailer. 


of rear of trailer. 

N/A 

MVD USE ONLY 

ASSIGNED VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 

NM 

MVD 

Employee's 

Initials 

Date 

F.O. Code

MVD–11268 

REV. 02/10 

New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division 

AFFIDAVIT OF NON-USE OF VEHICLE 

(or) 

AFFIDAVIT OF OUT-OF-STATE VEHICLE INSURANCE 

Owner Information 

Name (last, first, middle initial) 

Date of Birth 

Address 

Phone Number 

City, State, ZIP Code 

Driver’s License Number and State 

Vehicle Information 

Make Model Year 

Plate Number 

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 

Non-Use Information 

Please initial box 

The vehicle identified above is not being operated for reasons that may include but are not limited to military 

deployment, mechanical issues, and storage or seasonal usage. Please enter anticipated non-use dates below. 

From: 

To: 

** The NON-USE portion of this affidavit is only valid for a maximum of ONE YEAR. 

** A new Affidavit of Non-Use of Vehicle MUST be completed each year that the vehicle will not be driven. 

Out-of-State Information 

MINIMUM MANDATORY LIABILITY LIMITS § 66-5-208: $25,000 Bodily injury or death of one person in any one accident 

Please initial box 

$50,000 Bodily injury or death of two or more persons in one accident 

$10,000 Destruction of property of others in any one accident 

I currently have insurance coverage in compliance with the New Mexico Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act, 

§§ 66-5-201 through 66-5-239 NMSA 1978. 

Insurance Company 

Policy Number 

Phone Number Effective Dates to 

Note: You MUST attach a copy of a current insurance card and declaration page containing liability limits. 

** The OUT-OF-STATE portion of this affidavit is only valid during the effective dates of your insurance policy. 

** A new Affidavit of Out-of-State Vehicle Insurance MUST be completed each time the policy renews. 

Affirmation 

I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that the above statements are true and correct. 

Printed Name 

Signature 

Date 

A new affidavit must be completed every time a vehicle status changes or, at a minimum, annually. 

• Vehicles registered and operated in New Mexico MUST have insurance coverage that meets the minimum liability requirements 

of the New Mexico Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act, §§ 66-5-201 through 66-5-239 NMSA 1978. 

• Bona fide New Mexico residency is required for vehicle registration (§ 66-3-4 NMSA 1978). 

Please return COMPLETED affidavit and ALL required documentation to the New Mexico Insurance Identification Database (IIDB). 

Mail to: P.O. Box 9700, Albuquerque, NM 87119-9700 OR FAX to: 505-243-6605 

For more information, please call the IIDB toll-free at 866-891-0665.

MVD - 11317 

REV. 03/08 

New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department - Motor Vehicle Division 

AFFIDAVIT FOR YEAR-OF-MANUFACTURE PLATE 


Address 



REGISTRATION FEE 

ONE-TIME FEE OF $27 IN ADDITION TO 

REGULAR REGISTRATION FEES UNLESS 

VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD OR TRANS- 

FERRED AND PLATE REMAINS WITH VE- 

HICLE , IN WHICH CASE NEW OWNER 

NEED ONLY PAY A $12 FEE IN ADDITION 

TO REGULAR REGISTRATION FEES. 


Make Model Body Type (Series) 

License Plate No. & State Vehicle Identification Number Engine or Secondary Number (If Applicable) 

I hereby affirm that the vehicle described above is at least thirty (30) years old and 

that the year-of-manufacture license plate being registered to it is an authentic New 

Mexico license plate originally issued during this motor vehicle's model year. 

MVD USE ONLY 

Owner's Signature 

Date 

The year-of-manufacture license plate has been inspected, appears to be genuine, is in 

good condition and the embossed alpha and/or numeric designation indicated is not 

already assigned to another vehicle. 

- MVD Use Only - 

Year-of-Manufacture Plate Information 

YEAR EMBOSSED: ________ 

ALPHA and/or NUMERIC DESIGNATION 

______________________________ 

COLOR COMBINATION 

_____________ON ______________ 

MVD EMPLOYEE INTIALS & DATE

MVD - 10056 

REV. 03/07 

State of New Mexico - Motor Vehicle Division 

HORSELESS CARRIAGE CERTIFICATION 

CAREFULLY READ INSTRUCTIONS 



Address 


Phone 


Year Make Model Body Type (Series) 

License Plate No. & State Vehicle Identification Number 

Engine or Secondary Number (If Applicable) 


Lienholder's Name 


Address 


I hereby certify that the vehicle described above is at least thirty five (35) years old, in original condition, restored to original 

condition or in the process of being restored, is not a replica kit, is owned as a collector's item, will be used for exhibition and 

educational purposes only and that all information given is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. 

Owner's Signature 

Date 

INSTRUCTIONS 

TO QUALIFY FOR A HORSELESS CARRIAGE PLATE 

THE VEHICLE MUST BE AT LEAST THIRTY FIVE (35) YEARS OLD 

APPLICATION BY OWNER or PURCHASER- will receive a certificate of title, a five year registration and license plate upon 

completion and submission of: 

1. 

2. 

Vehicle must be titled before applying for special plate. 

FEE: $17.50 

The initial registration is valid for five years. Registration renewal fee is $5.00 plus $2.50 administration fee for each subsequent 

five year period. 

Submit application and fees for Horseless Carriage registration and title to: 

VEHICLE SERVICES BUREAU 

P.O. Box 1028 - Room 2132 

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 - 1028 

NOTE: A vehicle displaying a horseless carriage plate may be used solely for exhibition or educational purposes. If you 

wish to apply for a regular license plate the vehicle will be subject to inspection for safety equipment as required by state 

& federal statutes. Regular registration fees will apply.

NEW MEXICO Definitions - BIPAC

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