Las Cruces, New Mexico
Documents Needed to Sell a Motorcycle in Las Cruces
Everything the seller and buyer need for a private motorcycle sale in Las Cruces, New Mexico. File at the NM MVD – Las Cruces Office — title transfer fee: $8.00, sales tax: 8.3125%.
Seller Must Provide
- 1Signed Motorcycle title (sign on the back where it says "Seller's Signature")
- 2Completed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Odometer disclosure statement (if not printed on the back of the title)
- 5Lien release letter (if a loan was paid off) from the lender
Buyer Must Bring to DMV
- 1Signed Motorcycle title from seller
- 2Signed bill of sale
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $8.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 8.3125% of purchase price
- 6Proof of New Mexico insurance (required before registration)
Notarization: ✓ Not Required in New Mexico
New Mexico does not require notarization.
Where to File in Las Cruces
Office
NM MVD – Las Cruces Office
Address
505 S Main St, Suite 155, Las Cruces, NM 88001
Phone
(888) 683-4636
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Fees for Motorcycle Title Transfer in Las Cruces
Title Transfer Fee
$8.00
Sales Tax Rate
8.3125%
Notarization
Not Required
New Mexico GRT state 5.125% + Dona Ana County/Las Cruces 3.1875%
FAQ — Documents for Motorcycle Sale in Las Cruces
- What documents do I need to sell a motorcycle in Las Cruces?
- To sell a motorcycle in Las Cruces you need: a signed Motorcycle title, a completed bill of sale, and a valid photo ID. An odometer disclosure is also required for most motor vehicles. File the title transfer at the NM MVD – Las Cruces Office.
- Is a bill of sale required to sell a motorcycle in Las Cruces, New Mexico?
- Yes. The NM MVD – Las Cruces Office requires a signed bill of sale to process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a New Mexico-compliant PDF in 60 seconds.
- What is the motorcycle title transfer fee in Las Cruces?
- The title transfer fee in Dona Ana County is $8.00. Sales tax of 8.3125% is also due at the time of registration. New Mexico GRT state 5.125% + Dona Ana County/Las Cruces 3.1875%
- Where do I file a motorcycle title transfer in Las Cruces?
- File at the NM MVD – Las Cruces Office, 505 S Main St, Suite 155, Las Cruces, NM 88001. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (888) 683-4636.