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Free New Mexico Boat Bill of Sale

New Mexico boats are registered through NM State Parks — no boat title. The HIN is the key identifier. The 4% MVET applies to motorized watercraft.

New Mexico Requirements: Transfer title within 30 days. 4% sales tax.

Seller Information

Buyer Information

Boat Details

Sale Information

Condition & Warranty

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Boats are sold with undisclosed liens far more often than cars. Our guide covers running a title search, decoding the HIN, separating boat and trailer titles, and what a Coast Guard document means for the transfer process. Read: Boat Bill of Sale: Complete Guide

New Mexico Boat Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
Standard bill of sale
Agency
New Mexico State Parks – Boating
Primary ID Field
HIN (Hull ID Number)
Sales Tax
4%
Title Required
No
New Mexico does NOT title boats — registration only through NM State Parks. All motorized watercraft must be registered.
Inspection
Not required

Sales Tax Details

NM MVET applies to motorized watercraft purchases. Paid at registration.

New Mexico Boat Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Record HIN, make, model, year, length, engine HP, sale price.
  2. Seller signs registration over to buyer.
  3. Buyer applies for new NM State Parks registration.
  4. Buyer pays 4% MVET + registration fee.

Common Pitfalls

  • Going to NM MVD instead of State Parks for boat registration.
  • Expecting a boat title — NM doesn't issue them.
  • Missing HIN on paperwork.

Pro Tip

NM boat: NM State Parks (no title) + HIN + 4% MVET.

New Mexico Boat Bill of Sale — FAQs

Does New Mexico title boats?
No. New Mexico only registers boats through NM State Parks. There is no NM boat title.