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NM Stat § 66-3-30 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 1 - REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATES OF TITLE AND REGISTRATION PLATES GENERALLY|Section 66-3-30 - School bus registration; renewal.

A. A school district, another public entity or a school bus contractor may register a school bus that it owns on a permanent basis, without the requirement of renewal, at the time the school bus is initially registered with the department and issued a certificate of title or subsequent to initial registration at the next registration renewal date. The registrant shall pay the registration fee provided in Section 66-6-12 NMSA 1978. To implement this subsection, the department shall: (1) promulgate a rule setting out the information and procedures the department may require to permanently register a school bus; and (2) create a permanent registration validation sticker and permanent registration certificate for school buses registered pursuant to this subsection. B. If a school district, another public entity or a school bus contractor does not register a school bus that it owns as provided in Subsection A of this section, it may renew the registration of two or more school buses it owns on a common date of its choosing on an annual basis, with the registration of those buses expiring and requiring renewal on that date. The fee for the registration of school buses is provided in Section 66-6-12 NMSA 1978. To implement this subsection the department shall: (1) promulgate a rule setting out the information and procedures the department may require to achieve the registration renewal of two or more school buses on a common date; and (2) prorate the fee for registration of school buses as necessary to achieve the common registration renewal date. C. Nothing in this section shall prevent a school district or a school bus contractor from registering a school bus that it owns pursuant to another applicable provision of law. History: Laws 2007, ch. 116, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEffective dates. — Laws 2007, ch. 116, § 3 made this section effective July 1, 2007.
NM Stat § 66-3-101.1 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-101.1 - Terminal rental adjustment clauses; vehicle leases that are not sales nor create security interests.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in the case of motor vehicles or trailers that are leased, except for those motor vehicles or trailers leased for personal, family or household purposes, a lease transaction does not create a sale of or security interest in a motor vehicle or trailer, or transfer ownership to the lessee, merely because the lease contains a terminal rental adjustment clause that provides that the rental price is permitted or required to be adjusted up or down in respect to the amount of money realized upon the sale of the motor vehicle or trailer. Nothing in this section exempts a leaseholder of a motor vehicle or trailer from payment of fees or taxes otherwise required pursuant to New Mexico law. History: Laws 2013, ch. 52, § 1. ANNOTATIONSEmergency clauses. — Laws 2013, ch. 52, § 2 contained an emergency clause and was approved March 28, 2013.
NM Stat § 66-3-102 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-102 - Endorsement of assignment and warranty of title.

The owner shall endorse an assignment and warranty of title upon the certificate of title for such vehicle with a statement of all liens or encumbrances thereto, and he shall deliver the certificate of title to the purchaser or transferee at the time of delivering the vehicle. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-102, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 49. ANNOTATIONSLack of verification not fatal to filing of assignment. — The division should accept for filing and, if otherwise proper, treat as valid an application for registration or assignment of title though they are not acknowledged or verified, as the case may be. 1962 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 62-142. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 31, 32. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 42.
NM Stat § 66-3-104 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-104 - Use of plate and registration number on another vehicle; transfer of registration.

A. When the owner of a registered vehicle assigns title or interest to the vehicle, the registration of that vehicle expires, unless the vehicle is registered for an extended registration period and the owner applies to have the registration number assigned to another vehicle as provided in Subsection B of this section. B. When the owner of a registered vehicle assigns title or interest to the vehicle, he shall remove and retain the registration plate from the vehicle and, within thirty days of the transfer, either make application to have the registration number assigned to another vehicle of the same class or forward the plate to the department or its authorized agent to be destroyed. The transfer of the registration plate shall be permitted only if the application for transfer is made in the name of the original registered owner unless the owner's name has been changed by marriage, divorce or court order. C. The registration plate shall not be displayed upon the newly acquired vehicle until the registration of the vehicle has been completed and a new registration certificate issued. However, the temporary retail-sale permit issued for the vehicle by the dealer pursuant to the provisions of Section 66-3-6 NMSA 1978 may be securely attached to the plate to be transferred and displayed in accordance with Subsection A of Section 66-3-18 NMSA 1978. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-104, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 51; 1981, ch. 361, § 10; 1995, ch. 44, § 5; 1998, ch. 48, § 5; 2001, ch. 141, § 3. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For other provisions dealing with disposition of plates after transfer, see 66-3-101 NMSA 1978. The 2001 amendment, effective June 15, 2001, split the former Subsection A into Subsections A and B; inserted the exception at the end of Subsection A; and renumbered former Subsection B as Subsection C. The 1998 amendment, effective July 1, 1998, designated the first paragraph as Subsection A and the second paragraph as Subsection B; in Subsection A, substituted "that" for "the", inserted "and retain" and "within thirty days of the transfer, either shall make application to have the registration number assigned to another vehicle of the same class or", substituted "department" for "division", and deleted "or the owner shall retain the license plate, within the same thirty days, and make application to have the registration number assigned to another vehicle of the same class"; and in Subsection B, inserted the second sentence. The 1995 amendment, effective July 1, 1995, substituted "class" for "type" at the end of the second sentence and made minor stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 66-3-105 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-105 - Transfer by operation of law.

A. Whenever the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle shall pass to another by operation of law, as upon inheritance, bequest, order in bankruptcy or insolvency, execution sale, repossession upon default in performance in the terms of a lease or executory sales contract, or otherwise than by voluntary transfer, the transferee shall be subject to the provisions of this section. B. Notice of transfer by operation of law shall be signed by the executor, administrator, receiver, trustee, sheriff or other representative or successor in interest of the owner of the vehicle. The registration certificate and plate shall be delivered to the registered owner upon such notification or shall be removed by the transferee upon repossession, and submitted to the division for cancellation. C. The transferee, except as provided in Subsection D of this section, shall secure a transfer of registration to himself and a new certificate of title upon proper application and upon presentation of the last certificate of title, if available, and such instruments or documents of authority, or certified copies thereof, as may be sufficient or required by law to evidence or effect a transfer of title or interest in or to chattels in such case. D. When the transferee does not operate or permit the operation of such vehicle upon the highways, or when the transferee operates such vehicle only for the purposes of immediate delivery, demonstration or resale to another person, the transferee shall display upon such vehicle a temporary permit issued to such vehicle by the division. The transferee shall not be required to secure a transfer of registration or a new certificate of title, but upon his transfer of title or interest to another person, he shall execute an assignment and warranty of title upon the certificate of title previously issued, if available, and deliver the same, along with the documents of authority or certified copies thereof as may be sufficient or required by law to evidence the rights of such person, to the person to whom such transfer is made. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-105, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 52. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For temporary permits, see 66-3-6 NMSA 1978. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Gift of motor vehicle as affected by failure to comply with regulatory statute upon sale or transfer of motor vehicle, 100 A.L.R.2d 1219. Law reviews. — For article, "Attachment in New Mexico - Part II," see 2 Nat. Resources J. 75 (1962).
NM Stat § 66-3-106 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-106 - Owner after transfer not liable for negligent operation.

The owner of a vehicle who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of his title or interest, and who has delivered possession of such vehicle and the certificate of title properly assigned to the purchaser or transferee, shall not be liable for any damages thereafter resulting from negligent operation of such vehicle by another. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-106, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 53. ANNOTATIONSAm. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — Presumption and prima facie case as to ownership of vehicle causing highway accident, 27 A.L.R.2d 167. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 40.
NM Stat § 66-3-108 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-108 - Transfer to dealers.

When the transferee of a vehicle is a dealer who holds the vehicle for resale and does not drive the vehicle or permit it to be driven upon the highways, the dealer shall not be required to obtain transfer of registration of the vehicle or forward the certificate of title to the department. However, the dealer, upon transferring his title or interest to another person, shall execute an assignment and warrant of title upon the certificate of title and deliver the same to the person to whom the transfer is made. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-108, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 55; 1998, ch. 48, § 7. ANNOTATIONSThe 1998 amendment, effective July 1, 1998, substituted "vehicle" for "same", deleted "operates the same only for purposes incident to a resale or when a dealer" following "and", substituted "department" for "division" and made minor stylistic changes.
NM Stat § 66-3-109 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-109 - Dealer's guarantee of title.

A dealer licensed under the Motor Vehicle Code [66-1-1 NMSA 1978] may guarantee the title to a specially constructed or reconstructed vehicle for which no title exists, and may guarantee the title of any vehicle for which the certificate of title cannot be obtained. Such guarantee shall be in the form of an affidavit filed with the division. Upon receipt of such affidavit, together with such other information as the division may require, and upon payment of the proper fees, the division, in its discretion, may issue a certificate of title for the vehicle named in the affidavit. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-109, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 56. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the definition of "reconstructed vehicles", see 66-1-4.15 NMSA 1978. For the definition of "specially constructed vehicle", see 66-1-4.16 NMSA 1978. For resale of salvaged vehicles, see 66-3-115 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-3-110 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-110 - When division to reregister vehicle and issue new certificate.

A. The division upon receipt of a properly endorsed certificate of title, current registration evidence and proper application for registration or transfer of registration accompanied by the required fee and when satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the transfer and of the right of the transferee to a certificate of title shall reregister the vehicle as upon a new registration in the name of the new owner and issue a new certificate of title as upon an original application. B. If the vehicle is a manufactured home, the division shall require in addition to those conditions set out in Subsection A of this section a certificate from the treasurer or assessor of the county in which the manufactured home is located showing that either: (1) all property taxes due or to become due on the manufactured home for the current tax year or any past tax years have been paid; or (2) no liability for property taxes on the manufactured home exists for the current year or any past tax years. C. The division shall retain and appropriately file every surrendered certificate of title. The file shall be so maintained as to permit the tracing of title of the vehicles designated therein. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-110, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 57; 1983, ch. 295, § 28. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For definition of "division", see 66-1-4.4 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-3-111 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-111 - Assignment by person holding lien.

Any person holding a lien or encumbrance upon a vehicle, other than a lien dependent solely upon possession, may assign his title or interest in or to such vehicle to a person other than the owner without the consent of, and without affecting the interest of such owner or the registration of such vehicle, but in such event, he shall give to the owner a written notice of such assignment. The division, upon receiving a certificate of title assigned by the holder of the lien or encumbrance shown thereon and showing the name and address of the assignee, shall issue a new certificate of title as upon an original application. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-111, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 58. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For definition of "lien or encumbrance", see 66-1-4.10 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-3-112 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-112 - Release by lienholder to owner.

A person holding a lien or encumbrance as shown upon a certificate of title for a vehicle may release such lien or encumbrance or assign his interest to the owner without affecting the registration of said vehicle. The division, upon receiving a certificate of title upon which a lienholder has released or assigned his interest to the owner, or upon receipt of a certificate of title not so endorsed but accompanied by a legal release from a lienholder of interest in or to a vehicle, shall issue a new certificate of title as upon an original application. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-112, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 59.
NM Stat § 66-3-113 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-113 - Failure to deliver certificate; penalty.

A. Except as provided in Section 66-3-24B NMSA 1978, it is a misdemeanor for any person to fail or neglect to properly endorse and deliver a certificate of title to a transferee or owner lawfully entitled thereto. B. Upon conviction of a second such offense, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor but shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than three hundred sixty-four days, or both. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-113, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 60. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For the penalty for a misdemeanor, see 66-8-7 NMSA 1978. Noncompliance not failure of title or breach of warranty. — The fact that the parties failed to comply with the title provisions would not operate to continue the plaintiff's status as a purchaser indefinitely. The title provisions refer to the duties of the dealer and transferee, but noncompliance therewith cannot be considered a failure of title, fraudulent misrepresentation, or breach of warranty as to freedom from liens on a motor vehicle. Prince v. National Union Fire Ins. Co., 1965-NMSC-073,75 N.M. 313, 404 P.2d 137. Am. Jur. 2d, A.L.R. and C.J.S. references. — 7A Am. Jur. 2d Automobiles and Highway Traffic §§ 44 to 48. 60 C.J.S. Motor Vehicles § 41.
NM Stat § 66-3-114 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-114 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1990, ch. 120, § 45 repealed 66-3-114 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 61, relating to definitions, effective July 1, 1990. For provisions of former section, see the 1989 NMSA 1978 on NMOneSource.com. For present comparable provisions, see 66-1-4.1 to 66-1-4.20 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-3-115 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-115 - Notification forms; copies; resale of salvaged vehicle or motor vehicle.

A. No person licensed under Section 66-4-1 NMSA 1978 shall sell, give away or otherwise dispose of any vehicle or motor vehicle obtained in the course of business unless he has properly filled out a dismantler's notification form and mailed one copy of that form to the division of motor vehicles and one copy of the form to the law enforcement agency designated by the division of motor vehicles for that purpose. If the licensee has a certificate of title for the vehicle or motor vehicle, it must be mailed to the division of motor vehicles together with one copy of the dismantler's notification form. B. The licensee shall furnish the new purchaser or recipient of any such salvaged vehicle or motor vehicle with a bill of sale and one copy of the dismantler's notification form which shall serve as proof of ownership only for dismantling, transporting or rebuilding purposes. C. The purchaser of such vehicle or motor vehicle may obtain a new certificate of title authorizing him to use the vehicle or motor vehicle for transportation purposes, provided: (1) he furnishes the division of motor vehicles with a bill of sale and a copy of the dismantler's notification form for the vehicle or motor vehicle to be retitled; (2) the vehicle or motor vehicle is in satisfactory repair and is fully roadworthy; and (3) the vehicle identification number can be verified and corresponds to the vehicle identification number stated on the dismantler's notification form. D. The division of motor vehicles shall make or cause to be made all necessary inspections and verifications pursuant to this section and, if satisfied that all conditions have been met, shall issue a title. Such title shall indicate the vehicle identification number and the assigned New Mexico numbers, if any. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-115, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 62. ANNOTATIONSCross references. — For dealer's guarantee of title for reconstructed vehicle, see 66-3-109 NMSA 1978.
NM Stat § 66-3-116 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-116 - Title cancellation.

The division of motor vehicles shall, upon receipt of a properly completed dismantler's notification form from a person licensed under Section 66-4-1 NMSA 1978, cancel the title of the vehicle in their records. History: 1953 Comp., § 64-3-116, enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 63.
NM Stat § 66-3-117 (2021)
2021 New Mexico Statutes|Chapter 66 - Motor Vehicles|Article 3 - Registration Laws; Security Interests; Anti-Theft Provisions; Bicycles; Equipment; Unsafe Vehicles; Off-Highway Motor Vehicles; Other Vehicles|Part 2 - TRANSFER OF TITLE OR INTEREST|Section 66-3-117 - Repealed.

ANNOTATIONSRepeals. — Laws 1985, ch. 26, § 2 repealed 66-3-117 NMSA 1978, as enacted by Laws 1978, ch. 35, § 64, relating to official printouts on vehicles registered in this state, effective June 14, 1985. For present comparable provisions, see 66-2-7 NMSA 1978.