New Mexico Bill of Sale
New Mexico requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. New Mexico does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division will accept alongside MVD-10009.
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New Mexico bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries New Mexico's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- New Mexico Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- New Mexico Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- New Mexico Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- New Mexico Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- New Mexico Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- New Mexico Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- New Mexico RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- New Mexico ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- New Mexico Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- New Mexico Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- New Mexico Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- New Mexico Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- New Mexico Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- New Mexico Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- New Mexico Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- New Mexico Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- New Mexico Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- New Mexico Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- New Mexico General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- New Mexico Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in New Mexico: what to know
New Mexico's MVD-10009 bill of sale is used in sales between individuals when the Assignment of Title on the back of the title is incomplete; every field must be filled in and both parties sign. The MVD also uses it to set excise tax when the title shows no price. Plates stay with the seller.
- Bill of sale: required in common cases.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: MVD-10009.
- Agency: New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a New Mexico notary page.
New Mexico at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Required in common cases
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- MVD-10009
- Where the buyer registers
- New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (www.mvd.newmexico.gov)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
New Mexico's MVD-10009 bill of sale is used in sales between individuals when the Assignment of Title on the back of the title is incomplete; every field must be filled in and both parties sign. The MVD also uses it to set excise tax when the title shows no price. Plates stay with the seller.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does New Mexico require a bill of sale?+
New Mexico requires a bill of sale in common situations, such as when the title does not show the purchase price. New Mexico's MVD-10009 bill of sale is used in sales between individuals when the Assignment of Title on the back of the title is incomplete; every field must be filled in and both parties sign. The MVD also uses it to set excise tax when the title shows no price. Plates stay with the seller.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in New Mexico?+
New Mexico does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official New Mexico bill of sale form?+
Yes, MVD-10009, published by the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. The PDF generated here contains the same information in the same order and is accepted with it or in place of it in most offices.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in New Mexico?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division within the state deadline.