New Mexico: notifying the DMV after you sell

New Mexico requires you to tell the New Mexico MVD when you sell your car. Filing protects you from tickets, tolls or accidents involving the car after it leaves your hands.

At a glance

• Required? Yes, by law
• Deadline: Within 30 days of the sale
• Form: Notice of Vehicle Sold (Form MVD-10048)
• Where to file: Online through MyMVD, or by mail to MVD, Attn: Sold Unit

How to file

1. File online through MyMVD, or fill out Form MVD-10048 and mail it to MVD, Attn: Sold Unit.
2. List Plug as the buyer. Ask your Plug contact for Plug's name and address.
3. Save your confirmation.

Your license plates

• Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
• Within 30 days, surrender, destroy or transfer them.

Keep for your records

• Your filing confirmation or a copy of the form
• A copy of the signed title
• Your Bill of Sale

Official source

New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division

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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the New Mexico MVD site for the latest requirements.