If you discover that you have a damaged, stolen or lost car registration card in New Mexico it is critical that you replace that credential with the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) as soon as possible. Having your card with you when driving is essential so that you can prove to law enforcement that you have completed your registration. Therefore, getting a copy of vehicle registration must be done as soon as you notice that your original has been badly damaged or is lost.

The process to replace your car registration in New Mexico can be done either in person or online. Regardless of the method you choose, you must provide certain information so that your registration history can be found, and a duplicate vehicle registration card can be printed and provided to you. To learn more about the steps that you must take to obtain this replacement in NM, read the sections below.

When do you need to get a copy of your vehicle registration in New Mexico?

You must get an MVD copy of registration if your registration document is severely damaged, lost or stolen. If your registration certificate has been damaged to the extent where reading the information included on the certificate is impossible, you must obtain a replacement. You must also get a replacement if your certificate has gone missing either because it was misplaced or stolen.

How to Obtain a Replacement Vehicle Registration in New Mexico

In the state of New Mexico, there are two different MVD registration replacement methods that you can choose between. You may either process your request online or in person. Choose the option that is most convenient for you. To learn more about each method, read the sections below.

How to Replace a Vehicle Registration Online

You may get a copy of vehicle registration online in New Mexico. Everyone is eligible to receive an online replacement as long as you have the information necessary to process the request. To file a request online, you must provide the following information:

1. Your email address
2. One of the following:
   1. Full vehicle identification number (VIN)
   2. Postcard control number
   3. Last six characters of VIN
3. License plate number
4. Your zip code

Once you have provided all of the necessary information and you have verified that all information is correct, you must authorize a payment for the replacement fee and online processing fee. You must pay the fees using either a MasterCard, VISA, American Express or Discover credit card. Once the payment has been accepted, your request will be processed.

How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Person

If you would prefer to replace your MVD lost registration in person, you can do so by visiting your local MVD office in New Mexico. Contact the MVD office before you visit to see if you can set up an appointment so that you can save time. To request a duplicate, you must follow these steps:

1. Present proof of identify, such as a valid NM driver’s license, if necessary.
2. Provide necessary vehicle information, such as a VIN, control number or license plate number.
3. Pay the applicable fees

After you have provided all of the necessary information to the staff at the MVD office, you will be provided with your new registration document. Ensure that you keep your new document safely stored in your vehicle so that you do not need to request another replacement in the future.

New Mexico Stolen Car Registration Requirements

Although it is not a requirement, if have a stolen car registration or license plate stickers, consider filing a police report. To file a police report, contact your local New Mexico law enforcement agency and provide them with any necessary documentation and information regarding your stolen certificate or stickers.

New Mexico MVD Sticker Replacement

If you need an MVD sticker replacement because your license plate stickers were lost, severely damaged or stolen, you must go in person to an MVD office to request a replacement. To do so, follow the same steps outlined in the “How to Replace a Vehicle Registration in Person” section, above.

Once you have completed that process, you will be provided with a new registration sticker. Ensure that you firmly affix the new sticker onto your license plate as soon as you receive it to avoid losing it.

New Mexico Vehicle Registration Replacement Fees

When you request a lost car registration replacement in New Mexico, you are responsible for paying any applicable fees associated with the replacement process. However, these fees may vary. It usually costs around $8 for a duplicate registration, but it will be $60 to renew your registration. It is important that you contact your local MVD office to inquire about what you must pay to obtain an MVD registration copy, in case your county has different prices or replacement polities.

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