Revised May 9, 2013

CHAPTER 1 – Vehicles Definitions

CHAPTER 2 – Title and Registration - General Information
Section A.  Who Must Title and Register a Vehicle in New Mexico?
Section B.  Vehicles to be Titled and Registered
Section C.  Vehicles Exempt from Title and Registration
Section D.  Types of Vehicle Registration
Section E.  Temporary Permits
Section F.  Out-of-State VIN Inspections
Section G.  Odometer Mileage Certification
Section H.  Emissions Test Requirements - Bernalillo County

CHAPTER 3 – Title and Registration - New Vehicles
Section A.  Documents Required to Title and Register a New Vehicle
Section B.  Issuance of License Plate and Validation Sticker

CHAPTER 4 – Title and Registration - Used Vehicles
Section A.  Documents Required to Title and Register a Used Vehicle
Section B.  Used Vehicle Plate to Owner Process

CHAPTER 5 – Processing the Title Application
Section A.  Prescreen Documents
Section B.  Title and Registration Requirements
Section C.  Application for Title and Registration in MVD 2.0
Section D.  Titling a Vehicle in the Names of Two or More Owners
Section E.  Vehicle Title Lien Processes

CHAPTER 6 – Fees, Penalties and Excise Tax
Section A.  Fees
Section B.  Military/Law Enforcement Registration Fee Reductions
Section C.  Penalties
Section D.  Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Basics
Section E.  Motor Vehicle Excise Tax - Statute

CHAPTER 7 – Special Plates
Section A.  License Plates Issued to Qualifying Members of the General Public
Section B.  Special Plates Chart
Section C.  License Plate and Registration Codes
Section D.  Replacement of Special Plates
Section E.  Sample (“WELCOME”) Plates

CHAPTER 8 – Special Title Situations
Section A.  Title Only Transactions
Section B.  Dealer Transactions - Titling in Name of Dealer 
Section C.  Title After Repossession 
Section D.  Registration Valid after Death of Owner
Section E.  Deceased Owner with Probated Will
Section F.  Deceased Owner, No Will or Unprobated Will - Claiming Successor
Section G.  Deceased Owner, No Will or Unprobated Will - Transfer Without Probate
Section H.  Transfer through Court Adjudication of Probate
Section I.  Transfer through Court Order
Section J.  Transfer in the Event of Divorce
Section K.  Processing with a Trust 
Section L.  Vehicles Purchased at Auction
Section M.  Transfer of Equity/Lien
Section N.  Double Transfer 
Section O.  Re-Issuance of Title after Non-Receipt 
Section P.  Titling upon Sale of Government-Seized Property 
Section Q.  Titling Through a Sheriff's Sale
Section R.  Stolen and Unrecovered Vehicles - Salvage Brand
Section S.  Duplicate Certificate of Title
Section T.  Foreign-Manufactured Vehicle Transactions

CHAPTER 9 – Reconstructed, Rebuilt, Salvage and Nonrepairable Vehicles
Section A.  Reconstructed, Rebuilt or Homemade/Shop-Built Vehicles
Section B.  Gliders (or) Glider Kits
Section C.  Reconstructed Kits
Section D.  Reconstructed Vehicle with Dismantler Notification 
Section E.  Salvage and Nonrepairable Vehicles 
Section F.  Salvage Certificate of Title or Reconditioned Title 
Section G.  Multiple Records, Multiple VINs

CHAPTER 10 – Bonds and Liens
Section A.  Types of Liens
Section B.  Documents Required for Liens 
Section C.  Towing Lien Checklist
Section D.  Mechanic’s, Storage or Landlord Lien Checklist
Section E.  Abandoned Vehicle Lien Checklist
Section F.  General Surety, Indemnity or Certificate of Title Bond
Section G.  General Surety Bond Checklist

CHAPTER 11 – Mandatory Insurance
Section A.  The Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act
Section B.  MFRA - First Time Registration
Section C.  MFRA - Registration Renewal
Section D.  Reinstating Registration After Compliance with MFRA
Section E.  MFRA - Reinstating Registration after Confiscation of License Plate

CHAPTER 12 - Dealers and Other Businesses Licensed by MVD
Section A.  Businesses that Must be Licensed by the Division
Section B.  "Dealer" Defined
Section C.  Auto Recyclers
Section D.  Vehicles in a Dealer's Inventory - Dealer Plates
Section E.  VIN Inspector Certification

CHAPTER 13 – Trailers
Section A.  Types of Trailers
Section B.  Title and Registration - New and Used Trailers
Section C.  Other Trailer Situations
Section D.  Homemade and Kit Trailers 

CHAPTER 14 – Farm Vehicles
Section A.  Farm Vehicles 

CHAPTER 15 – Recreational Vehicles
Section A.  Recreational Vehicles (RVs) - General Information
Section B.  Motor Homes
Section C.  Travel Trailers and Truck Campers

CHAPTER 16 – Off-Highway Motor Vehicles
Section A.  Off-Highway Motor Vehicles (OHVs) - General Information
Section B.  Titling and Registering New Off-Highway Vehicles
Section C.  Titling and Registering Used Off-Highway Vehicles
Section D.  OHV Equipment Requirements
Section E.  Requirements for Operation of an OHV Under Age 18

CHAPTER 17 – Manufactured Homes
Section A.  Manufactured Homes - General Information
Section B.  Titling And Registering a New Manufactured Home
Section C.  Titling And Registering a Used Manufactured Home
Section D.  Deactivation of Title for a Manufactured Home
Section E.  Reactivation of Title for a Manufactured Home
Section F.  Used Manufactured Home Never Previously Titled
Section G.  Manufactured Home Address Abbreviations

CHAPTER 18 – Other "Vehicles"
Section A.  Mopeds
Section B.  Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices (Segways)
Section C.  Neighborhood Electric Cars
Section D.  Bicycles
Section E.  Motorized Bicycles
Section F.  Airplanes

CHAPTER 19 – Commercial Vehicles
Section A.  Commercial Vehicle Title Applications - Basic Questions
Section B.  Title and Registration - New and Used Commercial Vehicles
Section C.  Weight Distance (WD) Registration Fees
Section D.  Weight Distance (WD) Plate 

CHAPTER 20 – Vessels
Section A.  Vessels - General Information
Section B.  Boat Excise Tax
Section C.  Titling and Registering a New Boat
Section D.  Titling and Registering a Used Boat
Section E.  Registration Only - Motorboats
Section F.  Assignment of NM Registration Number and Hull Identification Number (HIN)
Section G.  Titling a Vessel in the Names of Two or More Owners