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Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces Bus Bill of Sale Requirements

Complete requirements checklist for a bus bill of sale in Las Cruces, New Mexico (Form MVD-10009). Includes exact fees, notarization rules, and where to file at the NM MVD – Las Cruces Office.

Title Transfer Fee

$8.00

Sales Tax Rate

8.3125%

Notarization

Not Required

Required Fields — Las Cruces Bus Bill of Sale

All of the following must appear on a valid bus bill of sale in Las Cruces, New Mexico per Form MVD-10009:

  • Full legal name and current address of seller
  • Full legal name and current address of buyer
  • Agreed sale price (in numerals and words)
  • Date of sale
  • Bus year, make, model, and body style
  • 17-character VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
  • Signature of seller
  • Signature of buyer

Notarization in Las Cruces: Not Required

New Mexico does not require notarization for a bus bill of sale. New Mexico does not require notarization. Both parties simply sign and date the completed form in the presence of each other.

Where to File — Las Cruces Title Office

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

Additional requirements in Dona Ana County:

  • Title transfer at MVD within 30 days
  • GRT applies to vehicle purchases
  • Seller must sign title
  • No emissions testing required in Dona Ana County

What to Bring to the NM DMV

  • 1Completed, signed bus bill of sale
  • 2Bus title signed over by seller on the back
  • 3Valid government-issued photo ID (driver's license or passport)
  • 4Payment for title transfer fee: $8.00
  • 5Payment for sales tax (8.3125% of sale price)

FAQ — Bus Bill of Sale Requirements in Las Cruces

What are the required fields on a bus bill of sale in Las Cruces?
A valid bus bill of sale in Las Cruces, New Mexico must include both parties' full legal names and addresses, sale date, agreed sale price, VIN, year, make, model, and signatures of buyer and seller.
What is the title transfer fee for a bus in Las Cruces?
The title transfer fee in Dona Ana County is $8.00. The bus sales tax rate is 8.3125%. New Mexico GRT state 5.125% + Dona Ana County/Las Cruces 3.1875%
Is notarization required for a bus bill of sale in Las Cruces?
No. New Mexico does not require notarization.
Where do I file a bus title transfer in Las Cruces?
File the title transfer 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.

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