New Mexico bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in New Mexico.
A New Mexico bill of sale on form MVD-10009 is used when the assignment on the back of the title is incomplete. The seller fills it in with the year, make, VIN and sale price, plus the names, addresses and signatures of both people. The buyer takes it with the title to a field office.
Does New Mexico have an official bill of sale form?
MVD-10009 · Bill of Sale- It must show the year, make, VIN and sale price, and the names, addresses and signatures of the seller and the buyer.mvd.newmexico.gov checked
- The price paid, less any trade-in. For a private sale, the NADA value is used if the price is below 80% of it.mvd.newmexico.gov checked
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat New Mexico MVD says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
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Common questions
When do I need form MVD-10009?
When the title assignment is incomplete, for example if the price or mileage is missing.
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Does the price on the bill of sale set the tax?
Yes, unless it is below most of the NADA value. Then the NADA value is used.
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Does it need a notary?
We have not confirmed it yet, so ask the Motor Vehicle Division.
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