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Car Titles | Lien Release | New Mexico

Car title requests come in many shapes and sizes. From replacing a lost car title to transferring a deceased owner car title to a new owner, there are several reasons why you may be in need of title recovery services. CarTitles.com is here to help. Instead of spending your time and efforts tracking down paperwork and figuring out where to send your fees, our team can gather all of the information you need and provide clear instructions on where everything needs to be sent. Though you can do this alone—and we have provided guidance below if you want to take this on—you don’t have to when you work with us. Click the link below to contact us today.

New Mexico Car Title Requirements

The following is a list of documents and information you will need when you make your vehicle title request:

  • Application for Title & Registration form (MVD-10002) for:
    • New car title
    • Out-of-state vehicle title transfer
    • Deceased owner car title transfer
  • Application for Bill of Sale (MVD-10009) for car title transfer
  • Form MVD-10901 for:
    • duplicate car title requests
    • Lost car titles
    • Damaged car title replacements
  • Valid photo ID
  • Proof of New Mexico residency (two documents required)
  • Signed original title or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)
  • Odometer disclosure
  • VIN inspection and emissions test (if required) for out-of-state vehicles

Visit the MVD website or your local MVD office for more information.

New Mexico also has several fees that are connected to vehicle title transfers (not all will apply):

  • Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) (4% of the sale price, minus trade-in value)
  • Title fee (varies)
  • Registration fees (vary based on vehicle’s age, weight, and type)
  • Duplicate title fee ($5)

New Mexico Lien Release

After you pay off a vehicle loan in full, you need a signed lien release from your lender. You will need to submit that with your title and application to the MVD. Once the MVD processes your information, you will receive a new, clear title with the former lender’s information removed. You can complete this process in person at your local MVD office, or by mail. If you elect to complete this process by mail, you will also need to include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for your title to be sent back to you.

We Help with Car Titles

The vehicle title recovery process can be more involved than what it first appears. From missing and incomplete information to difficulties in reaching your lender for the lien release, there are several places where you may get stuck along the way. Enlist the experts at CarTitles.com if you need help navigating the process. Our team understands the intricacies of title recovery, and we save you the frustrations of identifying the correct forms and fees you need for your specific needs. From replacement car titles to vehicle lien release requests, we can help. Click the link below to get started today, or to request a consultation with our team.