A New Mexico bill of sale is a legal document used to transfer ownership of a valuable item from one person to another, based on the specific state laws of New Mexico (NM).
How to Register a Vehicle in New Mexico
Vehicles must be titled within 30 days of purchase. If bought out of state and you reside in New Mexico, you have 90 days to complete the process.
Bill of Sale – By Type (5)
A form to buy or sell a motor vehicle in New Mexico. In many states, a bill of sale is required to register a vehicle at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Vehicle Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of recreational water vehicles (such as motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and jet skis) in the state of New Mexico.
Boat Bill of Sale
A form to buy or sell a trailer (or any non-motorized vehicle pulled by another vehicle) in the state of New Mexico and register it at the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Trailer Bill of Sale
A document to transfer ownership of a gun (such as a handgun, rifle, or shotgun) in the state of New Mexico, and avoid legal or criminal issues involving the weapon after it is sold.
Firearm Bill of Sale
A form to record the transfer of a motorcycle in the state of New Mexico. By detailing information about the bike being sold, you can protect yourself from fraudulent sales.
Motorcycle Bill of Sale
Requirements
New Mexico requires new owners to schedule an appointment for first-time registration. Renewals can be done by mail or online.
Language & Copy Requirements
- Language: You can create a bill of sale in any language, but New Mexico’s official forms are only in English.
- Copies: For vehicle transactions, three copies are required: one for the DMV and one for each party. For other transactions, one copy for the buyer and seller is enough.
Vehicle Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form MVD-10187)
- Certificate of Title (for a replacement title, use Application Form MVD-10901)
- Application for Vehicle Title and Registration
- Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin
- Power of Attorney (if someone registers on the vehicle owner’s behalf)
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of Insurance with Minimum Requirements:
- $25,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person
- $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of two or more persons
- $10,000 for property damage in any one accident
- Registration fees
Boat Registration Forms
- Bill of Sale
- Boat Registration and Title Form
- Certificate of Title
- Registration fees
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