FREE Motor Vehicle Division Vehicle Titling and Registration Questions and Answers

Question 1

A customer is registering a new vehicle for the first time. Which of the following documents is essential for this transaction?

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO)

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Previous owner's insurance card

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A copy of the vehicle's maintenance records

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The previous year's registration certificate

Question 2

A vehicle owner's registration expired 45 days ago. What is the typical consequence they will face upon renewal?

Accepted Answer

A penalty calculated as a percentage of the original registration fee

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A small, flat-rate late fee

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A mandatory vehicle inspection before renewal is allowed

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A permanent revocation of their license plate

Question 3

When a vehicle is sold in a private party transaction, what is the seller's primary responsibility regarding the certificate of title?

Accepted Answer

Signing the 'Transfer of Title' section and delivering the original document to the buyer

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Mailing the title to the MVD on behalf of the buyer

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Holding the title until the buyer makes all payments

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Providing the buyer with a photocopy of the title for their records

Question 4

A customer has paid off their vehicle loan and the lender held an electronic title. What is the standard procedure for the customer to receive a lien-free title?

Accepted Answer

The MVD automatically prints and mails a new title to the owner after the lender electronically releases the lien.

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The customer must request a paper title from the lender first.

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The customer must bring a paid-in-full letter from the lender to the MVD to have a new title printed.

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The lender mails the original paper title directly to the customer with a stamp indicating the lien is satisfied.

Question 5

Which of the following situations would require a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection before a title can be issued?

Accepted Answer

Registering a vehicle that is being brought in from another state for the first time.

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Renewing the registration for a vehicle that has been continuously registered in-state

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Transferring a title between two family members within the same state

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Replacing a lost or damaged license plate for an in-state vehicle

Question 6

A customer is applying for a new vehicle title and needs to provide proof of New Mexico residency. Which of the following combinations would be acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A current New Mexico driver's license alone

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A utility bill and a credit card statement

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A voter registration card and a library card

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A letter from a friend and a pay stub