VIN Inspection
HERE’S ALL THE INFORMATION YOU’LL NEED WHEN WANTING TO GET A VIN INSPECTION ON YOUR VEHICLE(S):
Vehicle must be brought in for a VIN Inspection or we will go to you.
A VIN Inspection is required only for vehicles coming to New Mexico from another state.
The vehicle identification number inspection can be conveniently done at office by one of our authorized staff members, or we will come to wherever you are in town
Important: TCP does level 1 and level 2 VIN inspections, level 3 is only able to be performed by law enforcement facilities.
- VIN Inspections are required for all out of state title transfers or government titles.
- To complete a VIN inspection the Public VIN (under the window) and Nader Sticker (driver side door jamb) must be visible.
We’re here to help you get your VIN inspection done. Call us at TCP at 575-935-8770 or schedule an appointment now by visiting our contact us page!
Vehicle Registration
HERE ARE THE DOCUMENTS YOU wiLL NEED TO BRING WHEN YOU VISIT US TO REGISTER AND TITLE YOUR VEHICLE(S):
- One (1) valid Driver’s License or ID for EACH person that will be on the title
- Two (2) Proofs of New Mexico Residency IF your address does not match on your driver’s license and where you currently live | View list of acceptable NM Residency documents
- One (1) Proof of Insurance – In New Mexico, drivers must operate their motor vehicles with a minimum of liability auto insurance. Minimum auto liability insurance amounts required in New Mexico are $25,000 for bodily injury to/death of one person, $50,000 for bodily injury to/death of two or more persons, and $10,000 for property damage in any one accident. Bring one (1) of the following:
- Current auto insurance card
- Copy of your current auto insurance policy
- A letter from your auto insurance company (on company letterhead) that verifies your auto insurance coverage.
- One (1) Vehicle Title – Bring untouched, with completed Bill of Sale
- One (1) Bill of Sale– Completely filled out by purchaser and seller | Download Form
Important: The vehicle registration cost will depend on the year, model, and weight of your vehicle, but no worries, call us at 575-935-8770, our MVD specialists are happy to help are provide you with the answers you look for!
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED CASE BY CASE
- One (1) Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) – when registering a NEW vehicle, the original MCO, not a copy, is required to be brought in.
- One (1) VIN Inspection–only required for vehicles coming from out of state.
- One (1) Dealer’s Invoice – The original invoice or a certified copy of the invoice if the vehicle was bought at a dealership
- One (1) Power of Attorney – Only required if someone other than the person whose name will go on the title and the registration is registering the vehicle for that person. Copy of their license is also needed.
- One (1) Affidavit of Gift of Motor Vehicle or Boat – needed when doing a transfer of a vehicle or boat as a gift. Both the donor and the recipient must sign the Affidavit of Gift of Motor Vehicle or Boat and have their signatures notarized. | Download Form
- Lien Holder Information– needed if the vehicle is being financed or Original Title.
If your vehicle is being financed, we need to request the title from the company you are financing it from. To complete a financed vehicle registration–the name of the finance company, the fax number of the titling department of the finance company, and the mailing address of the titling department of the finance company are required. We are happy to walk you through this process.
If you want to get your vehicle registered and titled, come by TCP today! Call your our specialists at 575-935-8770 or schedule an appointment now by visiting our contact us page!
Vehicle Title
HERE’S ALL THE INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS YOU’LL NEED WHEN WANTING TO TITLE YOUR VEHICLE(S):
In most cases, a vehicle is titled and registered at the same time. Click HERE to know what to bring to title and register your car at the same time.
If you want to get only a Certificate of Title, we will issue a title without registering the vehicle or issuing a license plate, under a limited number of conditions, as outlined below.
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OPERATE:
This is usually a vehicle that is purchased for reconstruction or rebuilding, mechanically or otherwise, and one which the buyer does not intend to operate for an extended period of time.
You must pay the title fee and the excise tax on the vehicle, but no plate will be issued. Once the vehicle is operable, you can come back to register the vehicle if you choose. View List of Acceptable NM Residency Documents.
Here are the documents you’ll need to bring when you visit us to title a non-operating vehicle(s):
- One (1) valid Driver’s License or ID for EACH person that will be on the title
- Two (2) Proofs of New Mexico Residency | View list of acceptable NM Residency documents
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A VEHICLE THAT IS NOT INSURED
If you have purchased a vehicle for which you cannot get insurance, you can get just a Certificate of Title on the vehicle. You must pay the title fee and the excise tax on the vehicle, but no license plate will be issued. Once you do get insurance on the vehicle, you can then register the vehicle if you choose.
Here are the documents you’ll need to bring when you visit us at TCP to title an uninsured vehicle(s):
- One (1) valid Driver’s License or ID for EACH person that will be on the title
- Two (2) Proofs of New Mexico Residency | View list of acceptable NM Residency documents
- One (1) NM Vehicle Title – Bring untouched, with Bill of Sale signed by vehicle seller and purchaser
- One (1) Out of State Title – For out of state titles, Completely fill out Bill of Sale by purchaser and seller | Print and Fill Out from our Forms tab above.
AVOID RECEIVING A TAX PENALTY FROM THE STATE FOR LATE TITLING!
A penalty of 50% of the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax is imposed by the state on any person who lives in New Mexico and either:
- Accepts transfer of a vehicle in New Mexico but fails to apply for a certificate of title within 90 days.
- Accepts transfer outside the state and fails to apply for a certificate of title within 90 days of bringing the vehicle into New Mexico.
Disclaimer: The 50% add-on penalty has the effect of increasing the tax rate to 4.5% (3% x 1.5 = 4.5%). When this tax happens, 25% of the tax goes to the Local Governments Road Fund. The rest goes to the Highway Infrastructure Fund.
Don’t forget to title your vehicle before the 90-day cut off to make sure to avoid any extra tax penalties.
If you want to get your vehicle registered and titled, come by TCP today. We want to make sure you #DriveHappy! Call your TCP specialists at 575-935-8770 or schedule an appointment now by visiting our contact us page!
License Plates
TCP offers a large variety of NM issued license plates to eastern New Mexico. Our variety is guaranteed to suit your needs. Below is what we offer. Come by our office today at 4201 N. Prince St. visit with us about how to get your license plate updated.
Fleet Vehicle Registration
TCP offers the most comprehensive fleet management services in eastern New Mexico. We have a dedicated office and staff designed to cater to your specific needs. We aim to save your company time and money with our all-inclusive fleet management registration services. Our fleet services include fully managed fleet registration services, fleet vehicle verification, fleet vehicle renewals, fleet renewal, new fleet title and registration, mobile VIN inspections and even complimentary pick-up and delivery by one of our MVD specialists here at TCP.
Call your TCP specialists at 575-935-8770 or schedule an appointment now–visit our contact us page!
