How to fill out the MVD-10187 in New Mexico
A field-by-field walkthrough of the New Mexico MVD-10187 (Odometer Disclosure Statement) for licensed used car dealers — what goes in every section, who signs what, and the documents you attach. Verified against the official form as of October 2026.
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Filling out the NM MVD-10187 after a sale:
- What it is
- New Mexico's stand-alone odometer mileage statement, one of four places MVD accepts the disclosure
- Who completes it
- The seller (your dealership on a retail sale) certifies the reading; seller and buyer each print, sign and date
- Where to file it
- With the MVD-10002 title application and the rest of the title work at MVD
- Processing time
- None of its own. It's processed with the title application
- Cost
- Free PDF from mvd.newmexico.gov. The form has no fee
This guide is informational and does not replace the official New Mexico instructions. Always confirm the current form and procedure with the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division before you file.
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What the MVD-10187 is and why it matters
MVD-10187 is New Mexico's Odometer Disclosure Statement. The form opens with the rule: federal and state law require the transferor (seller) to state the odometer mileage when ownership transfers, and failing to complete it or giving false information can mean fines or imprisonment.
MVD's title manual says the odometer statement is required on all motor vehicle title transactions except off-highway vehicles, and it can be made in the assignment on the back of the New Mexico title, on the MVD-10009 bill of sale, on the MVD-10187, or on the title application. This guide covers when a dealer uses the 10187, every box on it, and the kilometer and record rules around it.
The current form is MVD-10187 (REV. 07/12), a one-page PDF from the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department's Motor Vehicle Division. MVD's manual calls it the "Odometer Mileage Statement." The PDF has no fillable fields, so it's filled out by hand or typed over in a PDF editor. It's one of four places MVD accepts the mileage statement, so on many dealer deals you won't need it.
Documents to have before you start
Gather these before you complete the MVD-10187. A missing attachment is the number-one reason the the New Mexico Taxation & Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division bounces a title application back.
- The title being assigned — If its assignment on the back carries the odometer statement, that already counts. MVD's manual lists it first.
- The MVD-10002 title application — Its odometer reading should match the 10187. See the MVD-10002 guide.
- The purchase agreement or dealer's invoice — MVD's manual requires it on every title transaction involving a dealer sale, including purchases from out-of-state dealers.
- A kilometer conversion document, if you report a kilometer odometer in miles — 18.19.3.15 NMAC: the actual kilometer reading and the conversion math.
MVD-10187, section by section
When a New Mexico dealer needs the MVD-10187
MVD's manual says the transferor has to attest to the accuracy of the odometer reading at the time of the sale, transfer or assignment, and lists four acceptable places: the assignment on the back of the New Mexico title, the MVD-10009 bill of sale, the MVD-10187, or the title application. It also says other odometer statements may be accepted if they conform to federal standards, with language stating the mileage is actual (AM), exceeds mechanical limits (EL), is a warning of discrepancy (NM), or is exempt (EX). So the 10187 is for when the title in hand can't carry the statement: an out-of-state title without a conforming odometer section, or an assignment that wasn't completed. The federal rule exempts model year 2010 and older, model year 2011 and newer once they're 20 years old, and vehicles over 16,000 pounds GVWR (49 CFR 580.17).
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
New Mexico title, assignment completed with the mileage The statement is already made. No 10187. | You (dealer) |
Title without a conforming odometer section Use the 10187 (or another accepted format). | You (dealer) |
Off-highway vehicle MVD's manual excludes OHVs. | You (dealer) |
Model year 2010 or older Exempt under the federal rule. | You (dealer) |
Vehicle information
The top block describes the vehicle: year, make, model, body type and VIN. Copy them from the title. Print clearly, since the PDF has no typing fields.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Year | You (dealer) |
Make | You (dealer) |
Model | You (dealer) |
Body Type | You (dealer) |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Must match the title and the vehicle. | You (dealer) |
Certification by transferor/seller
The seller certifies the odometer reading with no tenths, in miles, and checks one of three codes: The Actual Mileage (AM), Mileage in Excess of Mechanical Limits (EL), or Warning! Odometer Discrepancy, Not the Actual Mileage (NM). Check exactly one. EL is for an odometer that has rolled past its limit; NM is for a reading that isn't the true mileage. The 10187 has no exempt (EX) box; it's built for vehicles that need a disclosure.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Odometer reading (no tenths) miles | You (dealer) |
The Actual Mileage (AM) | You (dealer) |
Mileage in Excess of Mechanical Limits (EL) | You (dealer) |
Warning! Odometer Discrepancy — Not the Actual Mileage (NM) | You (dealer) |
Seller and buyer names, addresses and signatures
Two columns at the bottom: seller on the left, buyer on the right. Each prints a name, address and city, state, ZIP, then signs and dates. On a retail sale the seller is your dealership, signed by whoever is authorized to sign for it. The form has no dealer number box. MVD's manual says that if someone signs for an owner under a power of attorney, dealers must use a secure POA only.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Seller's Name (printed) Your dealership. | You (dealer) |
Address; City, State, ZIP Code (seller) | You (dealer) |
Transferor's/Seller's Signature, Date Ink. | You (dealer) |
Buyer's Name (printed) | Buyer |
Address; City, State, ZIP Code (buyer) | Buyer |
Transferee/Buyer's Signature, Date Ink. | Buyer |
Kilometer odometers
New Mexico's title rule 18.19.3.15 NMAC lets the seller report the equivalent reading in miles for an odometer that shows kilometers, at one kilometer = 0.6214 miles. When you do, attach a document showing the actual kilometer reading and the conversion math. If federal law required the kilometer odometer to be replaced with one reading miles, that document must also state that the new odometer was set at the converted mileage when it was replaced, and it must be notarized.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Reading converted to miles (km × 0.6214) | You (dealer) |
Attached document: actual km reading and the conversion | You (dealer) |
Replaced odometer: statement of the setting, notarized | You (dealer) |
Liability and the 5-year rule
The form notes that MVD is not responsible for false or fraudulent odometer statements made in a transfer and isn't liable for recording errors. The statement is yours. The form doesn't cover record keeping, but the federal rule does: a dealer keeps a copy of every odometer disclosure it issues and receives for five years (49 CFR 580.8). Keep the 10187 with the deal jacket.
| Field | Who fills it |
|---|---|
Copy of every statement issued and received, kept 5 years | You (dealer) |
Common MVD-10187 mistakes that cause rejections
MVD's manual accepts the statement in the assignment on the back of the New Mexico title. A second statement isn't needed.
The form says check one: AM, EL or NM.
The form asks for the reading with no tenths.
18.19.3.15 NMAC requires an attached document with the actual kilometer reading and the conversion math.
Both columns need a printed name, signature and date.
Common questions
Where do I get a New Mexico odometer disclosure statement?+
MVD publishes it as Form MVD-10187 on mvd.newmexico.gov. The current revision is 07/12. The download button at the top of this guide links straight to it.
Do I need an MVD-10187 if the title has an odometer section?+
No. MVD's manual says the odometer statement can be made in the assignment on the back of the New Mexico title, on the MVD-10009 bill of sale, on the MVD-10187, or on the title application. One is enough.
What do AM, EL and NM mean?+
AM is the actual mileage. EL is mileage in excess of the odometer's mechanical limits. NM is a warning: odometer discrepancy, not the actual mileage. MVD's manual also lists EX for exempt, which the 10187 doesn't have.
Which vehicles are exempt from odometer disclosure in New Mexico?+
Under the federal rule (49 CFR 580.17): model year 2010 and older, model year 2011 and newer once they're 20 years old, vehicles over 16,000 pounds GVWR, vehicles that aren't self-propelled, and new vehicles moving between dealers before the first retail sale. MVD's manual also says the statement isn't required for off-highway vehicles.
Does the MVD-10187 need a notary?+
The form has no notary block. The one notary requirement in this area is for a kilometer odometer replaced with a miles odometer, where 18.19.3.15 NMAC requires the conversion document to be notarized.
How long do New Mexico dealers keep odometer statements?+
Five years, under the federal rule (49 CFR 580.8): a copy of every odometer disclosure you issue and receive.
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