New Mexico Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in New Mexico. From the New Mexico title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department — Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), Dealer Licensing Bureau or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
New Mexico state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Vehicle Title and Registration (MVD-10002) ↗ | Titles and registers each vehicle sold; also carries the mileage/odometer entry and the motor-vehicle excise tax. | Every deal |
| Power of Attorney (MVD-10018) ↗ | Authorizes the dealer to sign title and registration documents for the buyer. | As needed |
| Vehicle Dealer or Auto Recycler Bond (MVD-10175) ↗ | Files the required surety bond ($50,000 dealer/recycler, $12,500 motorcycle). | Every deal |
| Bill of Sale (MVD-10009) ↗ | Records the sale and captures the sale price and odometer for excise tax. | As needed |
| Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (remitted at titling on MVD-10002) | New Mexico's 4% motor-vehicle excise tax is paid at titling through the MVD-10002 process rather than a separate dealer form. | As needed |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (on the title / MVD-10002 / MVD-10009) ↗ | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer; New Mexico captures it on the title and on MVD-10002 / MVD-10009 rather than a standalone form. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
New Mexico dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in New Mexico?+
New Mexico dealers use Application for Vehicle Title and Registration (MVD-10002), Power of Attorney (MVD-10018), Vehicle Dealer or Auto Recycler Bond (MVD-10175), Bill of Sale (MVD-10009) and more, plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official New Mexico dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department — Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), Dealer Licensing Bureau. Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in New Mexico?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in New Mexico and every other state.
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