How to sign your New Mexico title when selling your vehicle

The registered owner of the vehicle must complete the following easy steps:
  1. Always sign the front of the title where indicated by “Signature(s) of Seller(s)” (see image).
  2. Second, print (don’t sign) your name on the front of the title where it reads “Printed Name”.
If there is more than one owner of the vehicle, both must sign the title.Click to enlarge

How to get a duplicate title for my vehicle

If the vehicle was last titled in a state other than New Mexico, you must apply for a duplicate title in the previous state in which the vehicle was last titled.
The registered owner of the vehicle should complete the following steps:

  1. Fill out the New Mexico Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title.
  2. Bring your duplicate title application to your local New Mexico MVD location.

Please note that there may be a two to three week waiting period before a duplicate title can be issued and the cost is $16.50. (Paid to the NM motor vehicle division).