Our boat
registration guide contains a quick overview of titling, registration, loan
perfection, and operational requirements for the State of
New Mexico. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and a complete
listing of resource links are obtainable by downloading a
Boat Registration Kit
for this state.
You will also find an extensive listing of generic state level boat registration,
boat trailer, and general purpose forms on our Forms Page .
Please visit our
State Page for additional
articles and information regarding state level boat registration, titling,
and operational requirements.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
State numbering.
The
registration number prefix for this state is "NM".
Title Certificate.
Titles are
issued for all registered boats.
Registration Certificate.
Registration is required for every boat 10' or longer
propelled by machinery, whether or not machinery is the
principal source of propulsion (as in a sailboat). Coast Guard
documented vessels are exempt from registration. Registrations
must be renewed on a yearly basis.
Sales & Use Tax.
An excise tax
is levied on a boat sale or transfer.
Loan perfection.
Non-documented boat - security interest is recorded on the state
title.
Coast Guard documented vessel - Preferred vessel mortgage.
Registration agency.
Boats are
titled and registered through the Motor Vehicle Department.
State record search.
The
Department of Motor Vehicles will provide information at hand.
Written reports must be provided by a public record vendor.
Ownership designations.
Not applicable.
Residency requirements.
Not
applicable.
Bonded
titling or registration.
Not applicable.
Electronic Titles.
Not
applicable.
Hull number inspection.
Required on
first time registrations.
Reporting requirements.
Transfers and
abandonments must be reported to the Department of Motor
Vehicles within 15 days.
Outboard motors.
Not titled or
registered.
Boat trailers.
Titling and
registration is required.
Notary Public.
Notarizations
must be sealed with an embossed or inked stamp.
Dealer & broker licensing.
No bonding is
required for boat dealers.
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