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Use this bill of sale when selling a personal watercraft in Carlsbad, New Mexico. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.
DMV / Title Office
New Mexico DMV – Carlsbad
Address
Visit https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov to find the nearest Carlsbad office
Phone
See state DMV website for local office numbers
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office)
Title Transfer Fee
$5.00
Sales Tax Rate
4%
Base Registration Fee
Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county
4% motor vehicle excise tax (not standard GRT)
New Mexico does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
County Clerk / Recorder
Carlsbad County Clerk
Phone
See county website for contact information
Carlsbad is in Carlsbad County. Title transfers are handled by the New Mexico DMV – Carlsbad at Visit https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov to find the nearest Carlsbad office. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). Phone: See state DMV website for local office numbers.
The combined rate is 4%. 4% motor vehicle excise tax (not standard GRT).
No. New Mexico does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
Title transfer fee: $5.00. Base registration fee: Varies by vehicle weight, age, and county. Sales tax at 4% is collected at the time of title transfer.