"I'm bringing my car to New Mexico; do I have to register it?" 
 

The answer is "Yes". Nonresident vehicle owners/recent arrivals are required to register their vehicles when they become permanent residents. 
 

• Documents to Bring to the MVD Field Office to Register a New Vehicle 

  • Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) – The original MCO, not a copy.  

  • Purchase Agreement or Dealer’s Invoice – Must be the original or a certified copy. 

• Odometer Statement – One of the following: 

  • Odometer mileage statement on the back of the MCO  

  • Odometer Mileage Statement | MVD Form 10187 | Download PDF  

  • Application for Title and Registration | MVD Form 10002 | Download PDF 

• Proof of Insurance – In New Mexico, drivers must operate their motor vehicles with a minimum of liability auto insurance. Minimum auto liability insurance amounts required in New Mexico are: 

  • Bring any of the following forms of proof of insurance to MVD when registering your vehicle: 
    • Current auto insurance card  
    • Copy of your current auto insurance policy  
    • A letter from your auto insurance company (on company letterhead) that verifies your auto insurance coverage.  
    • (2) Proofs of New Mexico Residency  
    • Proof of Identity  
    • Proof of Identity – No SSN 
• Fees for Registering a Vehicle 
  • Visit www.mvd.newmexico.gov to find out the registration fees. 

Additional Content: 

"Do I have to get a smog check?" 

The answer is "No". New Mexico doesn't require a smog check for vehicles registered within the state. The state, however, has a mandatory requirement of a biennial vehicle emission inspection only for Bernalillo county in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

Motor Vehicle Divisions Location in Las Cruces, New Mexico 

• Las Cruces 

• Las Cruces Del Rey 

• Las Cruces Main Street