New Mexico Bill of Sale Requirements & Free Form

New Mexico requirements

• The assigned certificate of title is the core transfer document in New Mexico. MVD form MVD-10009 (Bill of Sale) is needed when required details such as purchase price or odometer disclosure are not complete on the title assignment.
• Form MVD-10009 has no notary block, and the MVD guidance we reviewed does not call for a notarized bill of sale in a routine private sale.
• Seller and buyer sign an odometer disclosure confirming the mileage at the time of sale; odometer information should be completed on the title.
• The buyer is responsible for obtaining a new title and registering the vehicle at an MVD office; confirm the current filing deadline with the New Mexico MVD.
• Sellers can file MVD form MVD-10048 (Notice of Vehicle Sold) to document that the vehicle changed hands.
• Our template is a general purpose bill of sale that records the same core facts (parties, vehicle, price, date); the MVD may still ask for its own form in specific situations.

Frequently asked questions

Does a bill of sale need to be notarized in New Mexico?

The state form MVD-10009 does not include a notary section, and MVD guidance for private sales does not require notarization. If a lender or out-of-state agency is involved, ask them about their own requirements.

Where do I transfer a vehicle title in New Mexico?

At a New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) field office. The buyer brings the assigned title, the bill of sale if the title assignment is incomplete, and proof of identity, residency and insurance.

Official sources

• https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/vehicles/vehicle-registration/buying-a-vehicle/
• https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/MVD10009.pdf