Free New Mexico Car Bill of Sale
New Mexico car sales use Form MVD-10009. The Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) is only 4% — and importantly, local gross receipts taxes do NOT apply to private car sales. Just 4% flat makes NM one of the more tax-friendly states in the region.
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New Mexico Car Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
4%
Title Required
Yes
New Mexico title must be transferred within 30 days. NM MVD handles title transfers.
Inspection
Not required
Sales Tax Details
New Mexico charges a Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) of 4% of the sale price — one of the lower rates in the Southwest. Local gross receipts taxes (7–9%) do NOT apply to vehicle sales; only the 4% MVET.
Inspection Requirements
New Mexico does not require a state safety or emissions inspection at time of sale.
New Mexico Car Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Complete MVD-10009 with VIN, year, make, model, odometer, sale price, buyer/seller info.
- Seller signs the title assignment and odometer section.
- Buyer takes MVD-10009 + signed title to NM MVD within 30 days.
- Buyer pays 4% MVET + title fee ($5) + registration fees.
Common Pitfalls
- Confusing MVET with gross receipts tax — GRT does not apply to vehicle sales in NM.
- Missing the 30-day title transfer window.
- Odometer disclosure is part of Form MVD-10009 — do not use a separate form.
- Both buyer and seller must sign the form.
Pro Tip
NM car: MVD-10009 + NM MVD + 30-day transfer + 4% MVET (no local GRT add-on).
New Mexico Car Bill of Sale — FAQs
What is New Mexico's MVET?
The Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) is New Mexico's 4% flat tax on vehicle purchases. It replaces regular sales tax for vehicles, and local gross receipts taxes do not apply on top of it.
What is Form MVD-10009?
MVD-10009 is the official New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division bill of sale and odometer disclosure form. It must be submitted with the signed title when transferring a vehicle.
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