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Use this bill of sale when selling a farm equipment in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.
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DMV / Title Office
NM MVD – Albuquerque Office
Address
5301 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Phone
(888) 683-4636
Office Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$8.00
Sales Tax Rate
7.875%
Base Registration Fee
$27.00
New Mexico GRT (Gross Receipts Tax) state 5.125% + Bernalillo County/ABQ 2.75%
New Mexico does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
County Clerk / Recorder
Bernalillo County Clerk
Phone
(505) 468-1290
Website
https://www.bernco.gov/clerkThe most common farm equipment makes in private-party sales are John Deere, Case IH, AGCO, CLAAS, Kubota. Average private-party farm equipment prices range from $5,000–$200,000. Farm equipments average 0.9 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Hydraulic System, Electrical, Safety Guards.
Before completing a farm equipment bill of sale in New Mexico, verify these safety items:
Covered under farm policy. Standalone equipment floater policies available for $300–$1,000/year. Well-maintained farm equipment retains value strongly — 50–70% after 10 years for major brands. Peak season for private farm equipment sales is late fall after harvest and late winter before planting, with an average of 50 days on market.
Farm Equipments are classified as "Farm implement (exempt from standard registration in most states)" for registration purposes. Farm equipment is classified by function (combine, baler, planter, etc.) rather than weight. Oversized equipment may require transport permits for road movement. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to farm equipments.
Albuquerque residents completing a farm equipment bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to New Mexico state rules. The state sales tax rate is 4%, 4% motor vehicle excise tax (not standard grt). The most popular farm equipment makes in New Mexico include John Deere, Case IH, AGCO.
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Source: Experian / AutoCheck
$4,000 avg loss
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Source: NHTSA
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About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.
Source: Cox Automotive 2024
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Albuquerque is in Bernalillo County. Title transfers are handled by the NM MVD – Albuquerque Office at 5301 Central Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (888) 683-4636.
The combined rate is 7.875%. New Mexico GRT (Gross Receipts Tax) state 5.125% + Bernalillo County/ABQ 2.75%.
No. New Mexico does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.
Title transfer fee: $8.00. Base registration fee: $27.00. Sales tax at 7.875% is collected at the time of title transfer.