Form MVD-10901 at a glance
What it is: Form MVD - 10901 is the Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title of the State of New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division.
Where and when to file: If applying by mail, send the application, supporting documentation and appropriate fee to: Vehicle Services Bureau, P. O. Box 1028, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 - 1028.
The applicant must be the registered owner, legal owner, successor in interest or legal representative.
What to bring and attach to Form MVD-10901
Applicants must present their Driver License as proof of identification or send a photocopy if applying by mail.
The applicant must provide the most current registration certificate or send a photocopy if applying by mail.
If the applicant is the legal representative of the owner, proof of Power of Attorney must be provided.
A filled-in Form MVD-10901 example: an owner replaces a lost title
How to fill out Form MVD-10901, box by box
Owner information
Under OWNER INFORMATION, fill in the Name of Owner(s), Address, City, Zip Code, State, Email Address and Phone.
Title information
Under TITLE INFORMATION, enter the Title No. and, for Original Title was, mark Lost, Stolen, Mutilated or Never Surrendered by Seller.
Vehicle / vessel information
Under VEHICLE / VESSEL INFORMATION, fill in the Year, Make, Model, Vehicle or Hull Identification Number, Secondary or Engine Number and Vehicle License Plate Number.
For a boat, also fill in the Boat Registration Number, Overall Boat Length, Boat Beam Width and Boat Transom Depth.
Lienholder information (if applicable)
Under LIENHOLDER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE), fill in the Lienholder's Name, Lien Maturity Date, Address, City, Zip Code, State, Email Address and Phone.
More rules for Form MVD-10901
Carefully read the instructions on the second page.
MVD-INFO is 1-888-683-4636.
Liens, inspections and applying by mail
The original title reflects a lien
If the original title reflects an outstanding lien, the applicant must provide a Release of Lien or the Duplicate Title will be mailed to the Lienholder.
The vehicle or vessel cannot be brought in to a New Mexico MVD field office
If there is no original title on file and the vehicle or vessel is inoperable, located out-of-state or cannot be brought in to a New Mexico MVD field office, the applicant must arrange for the V.I.N./H.I.N. Inspection portion of the application to be completed.
You are applying by mail
Make the check or money order payable to the Motor Vehicle Division. Do not send cash.
If applying by mail and the original title is on file and there is no lien, the Duplicate Title will be mailed to the New Mexico address of record unless the applicant provides a pre-addressed envelope indicating a different address.
Common questions about Form MVD-10901
Who signs it?
At the end, enter the Printed Name of Applicant, sign as the Applicant's Signature and add the Date.
Are there fees?
In-state applicants may obtain Duplicate Title at the local MVD field office. The fee is $5.00 for a vehicle title with adding or deleting a lien, $5.00 for a vehicle title without adding or deleting a lien and $12.00 for a vessel (boat) title (checked November 1, 2026).
What am I certifying when I sign?
By signing, the applicant certifies that the information given herein is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and affirms that they have complied with the requirements of the Mandatory Financial Responsibility Act with respect to this vehicle.
Sources
[1] Form MVD-10901 (Rev 06/20), Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title, New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (the Official source link on this page).