Revised December 23, 2011

Requirements for Homemade Trailers

• Inspection
  A visual inspection should be conducted to verify that the trailer is actually a homemade. Verify that it does not have a manufacturer identification number.
   
• Bill of Sale and any invoices
  will be used in arriving at a fair market value.
   
• Weight Certificate
   
• Affirmation for Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicles
  MVD-10015, “Affirmation for Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicle,” affirming that the trailer was constructed from parts purchased or personally owned by them.
   
• Affirmation Certifying Ownership (ACO)
  MVD-10010, “Affirmation Certifying Ownership”
   
• Vehicle Equipment Affirmation
  MVD-10053, "Vehicle Equipment Affirmation"
   
• Assigned New Mexico Identification Number
  The division will assign a permanent identification number. The division will recognize no other identifying number. The owner should be advised to permanently stamp the number on the tongue.
   
• Affix identification plate
  A Motor Vehicle Division employee must affix the identification plate eight inches from the ball hitch on the left side of the trailer tongue frame.
   

Requirements for Kit Trailers

• Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin and Invoice for kit (body)
   
• Affirmation for Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicles
  MVD-10015, “Affirmation for Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicle,” completed and signed by the applicant
   
• Weight Certificate
   
• Vehicle Equipment Affirmation
  MVD-10053, "Vehicle Equipment Affirmation"
   
• Affidavit of VIN Inspection

Assembled vehicles must also comply with federal standards for highway use. This is the owner's responsibility.