New Mexico Bill of Sale

What New Mexico requires for a vehicle sale

• MVD Form 10009 (Bill of Sale) is required only when the Assignment of Title or Dealer Assignment is not on the back of the title.
• The bill of sale must be completed by the seller and signed by both parties, with year, make, VIN, price, names and addresses.
• The buyer needs the original title signed by the former owner; copies are not accepted.
• The transferor must attest to the odometer reading on the Bill of Sale, Form 10187, the title assignment, or Form 10001 (federal codes AM, EL, NM or EX).
• The pages we read do not say a bill of sale must be notarized; notarization is discussed for powers of attorney and gift affidavits (MVD 10018).
• The seller has 30 days to move the plate to another vehicle of the same class or have MVD cancel it.
• Used trailers must be titled and registered within 30 days; no deadline was stated for passenger vehicles.

New Mexico bill of sale: what to include

Whatever New Mexico requires, a signed bill of sale protects both sides. It proves the price, the date and that the car was sold as-is. Include:

• Seller's and buyer's full names and addresses
• Year, make, model, color and VIN
• Odometer reading on the day of sale
• Sale price and date of sale
• As-is wording, plus a statement that the seller owns the vehicle and any lien is paid off
• Signatures and dates for both parties

Sample as-is wording

I, the seller, sell the vehicle described above to the buyer for the price shown, as-is, with no warranty, express or implied. The seller confirms they are the owner and that the odometer reading is correct to the best of their knowledge. This sale is made under the laws of New Mexico.

Seller checklist (New Mexico)

• Sign the assignment of title on the back of the title.
• Complete MVD-10009 if the assignment is incomplete or lacks room.
• Attest to the odometer reading.
• Within 30 days, place the plate on another vehicle of the same class or have MVD cancel it.

Buyer checklist (New Mexico)

• Get the original title signed by the seller.
• Provide the odometer statement, proof of insurance, identity and two proofs of NM residency.
• Bring a lien release if the title shows a lien.
• Pay registration fees; check the MVD for a titling deadline.

Things to watch in New Mexico

• The pages we read do not state a passenger vehicle titling deadline or sales tax rules for private sales; check with MVD.
• They link a Notice of Vehicle Sold form (MVD10048) without describing when it is required.

About this page

We checked this page against the NM MVD sources listed below in November 2026. Where an agency page did not say something, we say so and suggest you check with the agency. Rules, forms and fees change, so confirm with NM MVD before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.