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New Mexico Boat Registration Summary

          New Mexico boat registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration, loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of New Mexico. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and other resources are obtainable by downloading a Boat Registration Kit for this state. You will also find an extensive listing of general purpose boat and trailer registration forms on our Forms page. Please visit our State page for additional articles and information about registering or titling boats and trailers.

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Boat Registration Statistics There are approximately 39,000 boats registered in the State of New Mexico.
Registration Numbering The registration number prefix for this state is "NM".
Registration Agency Boats in New Mexico are titled and registered through the Motor Vehicle Division.
Registration Requirements

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.

Title Requirements Titles are issued for all registered boats except those which are Coast Guard documented.
Conditional Registrtions New Mexico has defined procedures for bonded boat titling where sufficient proof of ownership is not otherwise available.
Electronic Titles New Mexico does not have an electronic title program.
Boat Registration Records Detailed information on how to obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Tax Requirements An excise tax is levied on a boat sale or transfer in New Mexico.
Loan Perfection Security interests on non-documented boats which are state titled must be recorded on the state title records. On Coast Guard documented vessels, a preferred mortgage must be recorded on the vessel's abstract of title. A UCC financing statement must be filed if the boat is neither titled or documented.
Ownership Designations Joint ownership methods are not designated on New Mexico boat records.
Residency Requirements Non-residents may register a boat in New Mexico if this is the state of principal usage.
Hull Inspection The boat must be inspected by a New Mexico law enforcement officer if there is a hull number discrepancy.
Reporting Requirements Transfers and abandonments must be reported to the Motor Vehicle Division within 15 days.
Outboard Motors New Mexico does not title or register outboard motors. However, the engine identification number may be listed on the registration application.
Boat Trailers Titling and registration is required for boat trailers in New Mexico.
Notary Regulations New Mexico notaries must affix an embossed or inked stamp seal to all notarized documents..
Dealer Licensing No bonding is required for boat dealers in New Mexico.
Visitation Period New Mexico allows a visitation period of 90 days for boats that are registered in another state, Coast Guard documented, or registered in a foreign country.

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