HERE ARE THE DOCUMENTS YOU’LL NEED TO BRING  TO REGISTER AND TITLE YOUR VEHICLE(S):

HERE’S ALL THE INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS YOU’LL NEED WHEN WANTING TO TITLE YOUR VEHICLE(S):

In most cases, a vehicle is titled and registered at the same time. Go to the “Vehicle Registration & Title” tab above to know what to bring to title and register your car at the same time. If you want to get only a Certificate of Title, the New Mexico MVD will issue a title without registering the vehicle or issuing a license plate, under a limited number of conditions, as outlined below.

CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OPERATE

This is usually a vehicle that is purchased for reconstruction or rebuilding, mechanically or otherwise, and one which the buyer does not intend to operate for an extended period of time. You must pay the title fee and the excise tax on the vehicle, but no plate will be issued. Once the vehicle is operable, you can come back to MVD Now to register the vehicle if you choose.

Here are the documents you’ll need to bring when you visit us at MVD Now to title a non-operating vehicle(s):

• One (1) valid Driver’s License or ID for EACH person that will be on the title
• Two (2) Proofs of New Mexico Residency if the primary form of ID is not from New Mexico | 

CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT INSURED

If you have purchased a vehicle for which you cannot get insurance, you can get just a Certificate of Title on the vehicle. You must pay the title fee and the excise tax on the vehicle, but no license plate will be issued. Once you do get insurance on the vehicle, you can then register the vehicle if you choose.

Here are the documents you’ll need to bring when you visit us at MVD Now to title an uninsured vehicle(s):

• One (1) valid Driver’s License or ID for EACH person that will be on the title
• Two (2) Proofs of New Mexico Residency if the primary form of ID is not from New Mexico 
• One (1) Vehicle Title – Recommended to bring untouched, with Bill of Sale completed
• One (1) Bill of Sale– Completely filled out by purchaser and seller 

AVOID RECEIVING A TAX PENALTY FROM THE STATE FOR LATE TITLING!

A penalty of 50% of the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax is imposed by the state on any person who lives in New Mexico and either:

• Accepts transfer of a vehicle in New Mexico but fails to apply for a certificate of title within 90 days.
• Accepts transfer outside the state and fails to apply for a certificate of title within 90 days of bringing the vehicle into New Mexico.

The 50% add-on penalty has the effect of increasing the tax rate to 6% (4% x 1.5 = 6%). When this tax happens, 25% of the tax goes to the Local Governments Road Fund, the rest goes to the Highway Infrastructure Fund.

Don’t forget to title your vehicle before the 90-day cut off to make sure to avoid any extra tax penalties. 

Important: You have 30 days from the date you became a resident of New Mexico to register your car. 

Important: The vehicle registration cost will depend on the year, model, and weight of your vehicle.

• One (1) valid Driver’s License or ID for EACH person that will be on the title
• Two (2) Proofs of New Mexico Residency if the primary form of ID is not from New Mexico
• One (1) passed emissions test (for all 35-year-old and newer motor vehicles)
• One (1) Proof of Insurance – In New Mexico, drivers must operate their motor vehicles with a minimum of liability auto insurance. Minimum auto liability insurance amounts required in New Mexico are $25,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person, $50,000 for bodily injury to or death of two or more persons, and $10,000 for property damage in any one accident. Bring one (1) of the following:
  • Current auto insurance card
  • Copy of your current auto insurance policy
  • A letter from your auto insurance company (on company letterhead) that verifies your auto insurance coverage.
• One (1) Vehicle Title – Recommend to bring untouched, with completed Bill of Sale
• One (1) Bill of Sale– Completely filled out by purchaser and seller 
• VIN inspection – if your vehicle is coming from out of state.

TYPES OF DISABILITY PLACARDS

• Permanent handicap placards.
• Temporary handicap placards.

Important:
Temporary or permanent placard handicapped placards will be issued as deemed necessary by a physician.

FIRST-TIME HANDICAP PLACARDS

The application must be filled out by a physician. Sections A, C, and D of the Certificate of Eligibility for Parking Placard must be filled out in full.

RENEWAL OF HANDICAP PLACARDS

• One (1) completed Certificate of Eligibility for Parking Placard for Mobility Impaired Individuals
• You can self-confirm your disability on the form. You DO NOT need a doctor’s signature to renew a permanent placard.
• Your placard or placard number.

RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY PLACARDS

• If your temporary placard expires and you still need it, you must reapply and have your doctor re-certify your disability.

REPLACE YOUR HANDICAP PLACARD

• Re-submit the Certificate of Eligibility for Parking Placard for Mobility Impaired Individuals
• Self-confirm your disability on the form.
• Provide your disability placard number.

DISABILITY PLACARDS RULES

• Placards for disabled parking allow you to park in designated handicap parking spaces for easier access to buildings and businesses.
• Only you can use the permit issued to you.
• When you park, you must display your placard so that the permit number and expiration date are visible from the front of the vehicle.
• Do one (1) of the following:
  • Hang the placard on the rearview mirror.
  • Put it on your dashboard if there is no mirror.

Important: TAG It does level 1 and level 2 VIN inspections, level 3 is only able to be performed by law enforcement facilities.

• VIN Inspections are required for all out of state title transfers or government titles.
• To complete a VIN inspection the Public VIN (under the window) and Nader Sticker (driver side door jamb) must be visible.