Reconstructed, Rebuilt or Homemade/Shop-Built Vehicles
Reconstructed, rebuilt, homemade or shop-built vehicles may be titled if the applicant has all
the required documents and provided that the vehicle conforms to all vehicle equipment safety
standards applicable to the particular vehicle.
Requirements
1. Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) or Certificate of Title
Required only for a factory chassis. Does not apply if the chassis is homemade/“shop
built.”
2. Affirmation Certifying Ownership
The "Affirmation Certifying Ownership" form (MVD-10010), must be completed and
signed by the applicant attesting to the fact that they are the legal owner of the vehicle.
3. Invoices and Bills of Sale
Must be provided for any parts purchased to build the vehicle.
4. Affirmation for Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicle
The "Affirmation for Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicle" form (MVD-
10015), must be completed and signed by the applicant attesting to the fact that the
vehicle has been constructed or reconstructed from a factory or homemade/“shop
built” chassis. The affirmation also indicates whether the vehicle was previously titled or
registered in another state.
5. Vehicle Equipment Affirmation
The "Vehicle Equipment Affirmation" form (MVD-10053), must be completed and signed
by the applicant. Review the document to be sure that the applicant has checked off all
equipment required for the type of vehicle being registered. Assembled vehicles must
comply with federal standards for highway use (this is the owner's responsibility).
CSRs should also verify that all required equipment indicated upon the Vehicle
Equipment Affirmation form (MVD-10053) is in place and in working order.
If any of the required equipment is still missing or not working, DO NOT process the
transaction.
6. Weight Certificate
Must be provided to accurately assess registration fees (except for motorcycles and offhighway
vehicles).
7. Affidavit of VIN
All reconstructed vehicles will require a Level 3 VIN inspection.
Homemade/Shop-built vehicles:
• The preliminary VIN inspection is performed to verify and document there
are no VINs located on the vehicle; and
• that the vehicle does not appear to be factory manufactured.
• CSRs should also verify that all required equipment indicated upon the Vehicle
Equipment Affirmation form (MVD-10053) is in place and in working order.??
8. New Mexico Assigned VIN
For homemade or shop-built vehicles, the division will assign a permanent identification
number also known as a New Mexico Assigned Number. The owner will be required to
have the New Mexico Assigned Number machined, stamped, die-punched or otherwise
inscribed onto the vehicle and return for a visual inspection.
For trailers, the newly assigned New Mexico Assigned Number must be machined,
stamped, die-punched or otherwise inscribed onto the trailer, eight inches from the ball
hitch, on the left side of the trailer tongue frame.
For home-made motorcycles, the newly assigned New Mexico Assigned Number must
be machined, stamped, die-punched, or otherwise inscribed onto the right (curb) side of
the frame, on the neck of the steering head.
For home-made cars and trucks, the newly assigned New Mexico Assigned Number
must be machined, stamped, die-punched or otherwise inscribed onto the driver-side
door post, near the spot where the door latches.
When a rebuilt or reconstructed vehicle requires a New Mexico Assigned Number, do
not deface the original VIN on the vehicle. If the original VIN is already in the specified
location, have the New Mexico Assigned Number inscribed in close proximity to or
below the original VIN. Do not run the two identifying numbers together.
9. Final Inspection
A visual inspection will be conducted by an MVD employee to verify that the New
Mexico Assigned Identification Number has been accurately machined, stamped, diepunched,
or otherwise inscribed onto the vehicle, according to the instructions provided
you, prior to issuing the New Mexico title and registration.?
Factory-Made Chassis Determines Year Model
On vehicles that are reconstructed, the chassis (when the chassis, parts and equipment,
including the frame, are standard factory equipment) will determine the year model of a
vehicle. Enter the VIN from the title of the chassis as the primary number. The vehicle
must be identified as "REBUILT".
Shop-Built Chassis Determines Year Model
If the vehicle, including the chassis and/or body, is built from scrap metal, “shop-built”
parts or parts from other vehicles, the year in which the vehicle is built will determine
the year model. The vehicle make will be "HOMEMADE," and the constructed vehicle
must comply with all current safety requirements for highway operation. Assign a New
Mexico Assigned VIN as the primary vehicle identification number.
10. Fees
Normal fees apply. The excise tax will be based on the sale price indicated on the invoice
for vehicle chassis plus any other parts purchased to construct the vehicle.
Gliders (or) Glider Kits
The terms "glider" and "glider kit" relate to the process of constructing or reconstructing a large
truck or tractor starting with a frame, cab complete with wiring, instruments, fenders and hood,
and front axles and wheels, and adding an engine, transmission and rear axles.
Glider Kits come with a Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO). The MCO will specifically
state that the vehicle is a "glider kit" or a "kit vehicle."
Requirements
1. Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin
With assignment completed to the applicant.
2. Manufacturer or Dealer Invoice
Must be an original or certified copy and contain complete description of the glider,
including the VIN, and indicate the sales price.
3. Affidavit of Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicle
The "Affirmation for Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicle" form (MVD-
10015), must be completed and signed by the applicant attesting to the fact that the
vehicle has been constructed or reconstructed from a factory or homemade/“shop
built” chassis. The affirmation also indicates whether the vehicle was previously titled or
registered in another state.
4. Vehicle Equipment Affirmation
The "Vehicle Equipment Affirmation" form (MVD-10053), must be completed and signed
by the applicant. Review the document to be sure that the applicant has checked off all
equipment required for the type of vehicle being registered. Assembled vehicles must
comply with federal standards for highway use (this is the owner's responsibility). If the
applicant tells you that some of the equipment is still missing or not working, DO NOT
process the transaction.
5. Weight Certificate
Must be provided to accurately assess registration fees. Normal fees apply. Excise tax is
based on the sale price indicated on the invoice for the “Glider” (from a dealer or a
manufacturer), receipts for parts, and labor cost to rebuild the vehicle.
Reconstructed Kits
Year Model and Make Determined by Chassis
The title issued to a “reconstructed vehicle” using an existing factory-made chassis and a kit will
indicate the make, year model, and VIN of the vehicle as identified on the chassis’ title. The
make identified on the kit will be indicated in the "body type" field. "REBUILT" will be indicated
in the "brand" field.
If the MCO or Invoice for the kit shows an identification number, this number must be captured
as the secondary identification number on the Certificate of Title.
Example: If a Mercedes kit is placed over a 1978 Ford chassis, the make of vehicle will be
“Ford”; the series will be “MRZ”; and the model year will be “1978.” (In effect we now have a
"Mercedes-series 1978 Ford.")
The Certificate of Title and registration will indicate in the “BRAND” field that it is a “REBUILT”
vehicle.
Requirements
1. Certificate of title
The current Title for the existing chassis.
2. Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) or Certificate of Title for the Kit.
3. Kit Invoices
Must be provided to accurately assess excise tax.
4. Affirmation Certifying Ownership
The "Affirmation Certifying Ownership" form (MVD-10010), must be completed and
signed by the applicant attesting to the fact that they are the legal owner of the vehicle.
5. Affirmation for Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicle
The "Affirmation for Specially Constructed or Reconstructed Vehicle" form (MVD-
10015), must be completed and signed by the applicant attesting to the fact that the
vehicle has been constructed or reconstructed from a factory or homemade/“shop
built” chassis. The affirmation also indicates whether the vehicle was previously titled or
registered in another state.
6. Vehicle Equipment Affirmation
The "Vehicle Equipment Affirmation" form (MVD-10053) must be completed and signed
by the applicant.
Review the document to be sure that the applicant has checked off all equipment
required for the type of vehicle being registered. Assembled vehicles must comply with
federal standards for highway use (this is the owner's responsibility). CSRs should also
verify that all required equipment indicated upon the Vehicle Equipment Affirmation
form (MVD-10053) is in place and in working order.
If any of the required equipment is still missing or not working, DO NOT process the
transaction.
7. Weight Certificate
Must be provided to accurately assess registration fees (except for motorcycles and offhighway
vehicles).
8. Affidavit of VIN
All reconstructed vehicles will require a Level 3 VIN inspection.
A New Mexico Assigned number is no longer required for a reconstructed vehicle. There may be
instances, however, when a New Mexico Assigned number is indicated by Law Enforcement, a
court order, or in other unique circumstances. Please refer related questions to your Bureau
Chief.
Factory-Made Chassis Determines Year Model
On vehicles that are reconstructed, when the chassis, parts and equipment, including the
frame, are standard factory equipment, the chassis will determine the year model of a vehicle.
Enter the VIN from the title of the chassis as the primary number. The vehicle must be
identified as "REBUILT".
Shop-Built Chassis Determines Year Model
If the vehicle, including the chassis and/or body, is built from scrap metal, “shop-built” parts or
parts from other vehicles, the year in which the vehicle is built will determine the year model.
The vehicle make will be "HOMEMADE," and the constructed vehicle must comply with all
current safety requirements for highway operation. Assign a New Mexico Assigned VIN as the
primary vehicle identification number.
Fees
Normal fees apply. The excise tax will be based on the sale price indicated on the invoice for
vehicle chassis, kit and any other parts purchased to construct the vehicle.