New Mexico Title Transfer

A Notice of Vehicle Sold is REQUIRED for the Donor to Complete and the License Plates Must be Removed and Returned to the MVD or Registered with Another Vehicle of the Same Class within Thirty (30) Days After the Pick-up Date of the Vehicle Donation to Release Liability

As required by Section 66-3-101(A) NMSA 1978, when a vehicle is sold, or otherwise transferred or assigned, and is no longer in your possession, a Notice of Vehicle Sold is REQUIRED, and the license plates must be removed and returned to the MVD or registered with another vehicle of the same class within thirty (30) days from the vehicle pick-up date.

HOW TO HANDLE THE LICENSE PLATES WHEN YOU DONATE A CAR, TRUCK, SUV OR OTHER STANDARD VEHICLE IN NEW MEXICO

Please remove the license plates of your donated vehicle before the pick-up. New Mexico is a ‘Vehicle Plate to Owner’ state. If the vehicle is sold, traded-in or given as a gift, the vehicle owner is responsible for removing the license plate from the vehicle. Within 30 days of the transaction, the vehicle owner shall take the plate to MVD to have it destroyed, or apply to have the plate assigned to another vehicle of the same class.

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Please See the Steps Below for How to Complete the Notice of Vehicle Transfer

There are three ways in New Mexico to notify the MVD (Motor Vehicle Division) that you have donated your car: online, by mail or in person. You can find more information and forms for each notification method below:

1. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF VEHICLE SOLD ONLINE:

*PREFERRED METHOD* If possible, we highly recommend completing forms online instead of by mail, so you may easily save and print out a copy for your records that includes a date/timestamp. Also, when completed online, a receipt can be printed ensuring it's been received.

Click the link below to access MyMVD.
When you are on the MyMVD site, click on the "Vehicles & Vessels" tab.
Click on "Mark My Vehicle as Sold".

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2. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF VEHICLE SOLD FORM IN PERSON:

Please complete and print the Notice of Vehicle Sold Form.
Submit to your local field office. Click HERE to locate your local field office.

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3. TO COMPLETE THE NOTICE OF VEHICLE SOLD BY MAIL:

Please complete and print the Notice of Vehicle Sold Form.
Mail the completed form to:

Motor Vehicle Division
Attn: Sold Unit
P.O. Box 1028
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1028

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When do I cancel my insurance? A. Only cancel your vehicle's insurance AFTER your vehicle has been picked up and you have notified the state that you’ve donated your vehicle. If your state requires notification, please be aware that you should never cancel your insurance prior to reporting to the state you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. This is a general rule for States/Motor Vehicle Departments that require Notification be submitted or license plates returned.

Q: Who is considerd the purchaser of my vehicle donation? Is it the nonprofit or charity? A. The purchaser of your donated vehicle is NOT the nonprofit or charity. It will either be the vendor or Charitable Adult Rides & Services, the vehicle donation program provider and partner of your nonprofit of choice.

Q. What is State Notification? A. State notification releases the vehicle donor from liability over the vehicle, including registration fees and from having to keep the vehicle insured, after the vehicle is picked up. State notification is a way for the state to create a record that the owner is no longer in possession of the vehicle. The steps needed to release your liability of a donated vehicle vary by state.

Q. Who is supposed to take care of the state notification process? A. If state notification is required, only the donor and/or owner of the vehicle can complete this process. Please do not rely on the pick-up driver or vendor to report to the State/Motor Vehicle Department that you are no longer in possession of the vehicle. If you need support, please contact the vehicle donation support team at donorsupport@careasy.org or call 855-500-7433. We would be happy to assist you.

If you have additional questions, please visit our vehicle donation FAQS.

If you would like assistance with your vehicle donation, please contact us here.

For more information on vehicle transfers, please contact your local Motor Vehicle Division:

New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
Joseph Montoya Building
P.O. Box 1028
1100 South St. Francis Drive
Santa Fe, NM 87504-1028

Phone: 888.683.4636 or 888.MVD.INFO
MVD Website