How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in New Mexico
A step-by-step guide to every field on a New Mexico vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
New Mexico's tax structure surprises transplants in a good way: vehicles are EXEMPT from the state's gross receipts tax — the levy that hits most purchases at 7–9% — and pay a flat 4% Motor Vehicle Excise Tax instead, calculated on the price you write on Form MVD-10009. Fill in the parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, true price, date, and both signatures (no notary), and the buyer takes it with the signed-over title to any MVD field office or — the New Mexico quirk — an MVD Express, the private franchised offices that process the same transactions with shorter lines for a service fee. Title promptly; New Mexico expects the transfer without extended delay and late penalties apply.
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Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
- Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
- Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
- Color
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
- Odometer reading at time of sale
Sale Details
- Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
- Date of sale (month / day / year)
- Note: buyer owes 4% New Mexico sales tax on the sale price at registration
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature (must match title)
- Printed name
- Date signed
Buyer Signature
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled New Mexico Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in New Mexico bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. All fields are pre-configured for New Mexico requirements — notarization not required, NM sales tax at 4%, and 30-day transfer deadline noted.
Other Forms Required in New Mexico
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a New Mexico vehicle transfer:
- MVD 10002 (Application for Vehicle Title and Registration)
- MVD 10009 (Bill of Sale)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is New Mexico's vehicle tax only 4% when everything else is taxed higher?
What is MVD Express?
Is Form MVD-10009 required?
Does New Mexico require notarization?
New Mexico Bill of Sale Hub
All requirements, tax rates, deadlines, and forms for New Mexico.
View New Mexico guide →MVD-10009
Documents a private vehicle sale in New Mexico for title transfer. The sale price is used to calculate the 4% Motor Vehicle Excise Tax owed by the buyer.
MVD-10009 guide →