VIN Inspection
HERE’S ALL THE INFORMATION YOU’LL NEED WHEN WANTING TO GET A VIN INSPECTION ON YOUR VEHICLE(S):
A vehicle must be present for a VIN Inspection or we will go to you.
A VIN Inspection is necessary for vehicles coming to New Mexico from another state.
The vehicle identification number inspection is available at our office or your location. As long as you are within Clovis’ city limits, we will come to you when needed.
Important: TCP does level 1 and level 2 VIN inspections. Level 3 is only available at law enforcement facilities.
- VIN Inspections required for all out of state title transfers or government titles.
- VIN inspection requires the Public VIN (under the window) & 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):
- Two (2) Proofs of New Mexico Residency. Required 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 at least liability insurance. Auto liability insurance amounts required in NM include:
- $25,000 for bodily injury to/death of one person
- $50,000 for bodily injury to/death of two or more persons
- $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 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. Call us at 575-935-8770, and 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). Its required when registering a NEW vehicle, to bring the original MCO, not a copy
- 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 to show vehicle sale from the dealership
- One (1) Power of Attorney. Required only if someone is registering the vehicle other than the who will be named on the title and registration. 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. These signatures must need notarizing. | 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 financing company. Information needed includes the name of the finance company, fax number of title dept. and mailing address
We are happy to walk you through this process.
If you want to get your vehicle registered and titled, come by TCP today! Call us at 575-935-8770 or schedule an appointment now on our contact us page!
Vehicle Title
HERE’S ALL THE INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS YOU’LL NEED WHEN WANTING TO TITLE YOUR VEHICLE(S):
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 only need a Certificate of Title, we can issue it without registering the vehicle or license plate. Limited conditions apply, as outlined below:
CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT OPERATE:
Most often, owners use this when purchasing a vehicle for reconstruction or rebuild. It is for when the buyer doesn’t intend to operate the vehicle for an extended period of time.
You must pay the title fee and the excise tax on the vehicle, but no issuing of plate occurs. 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 that cannot get insurance, you can get a Certificate of Title on the auto. 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 & 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 automobile in New Mexico but fails to apply for a certificate of title within 90 days.
- Accepts transfer outside the state & fails to apply for a certificate of title within 90 days of entering 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 automobile 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 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 will 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
Our staff is authorized and knowledgeable in completing all the necessary paperwork to file liens and get you a title.
We’re here to help you file lien paperwork to get you a title as soon as possible. Call us at TCP at 575-935-8770 or schedule an appointment now by visiting our contact us page!
