New Mexico § 66-3-201 - Filing security interests
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-201 — Filing security interests, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66-3-201. Filing security interests
A. A security interest in a vehicle of a type required to be titled and registered
in New Mexico is not valid against attaching creditors, subsequent transferees or
lienholders unless perfected as provided by this section. This provision does not apply to liens dependent upon possession nor to property
tax liens on manufactured homes perfected under Section 66-3-204 NMSA 1978 . B. Title applications may be submitted electronically to the department but all title
applications shall be accompanied by the certificate of title last issued for the
vehicle and shall contain the name and address of any lienholder, the date the security
agreement was executed and the maturity date of the agreement. C. Upon receipt of a title application, the department shall record the date it was
received. When satisfied as to the genuineness of the application, the department shall file
it and issue a new certificate of title showing the owner's name and all liens existing
against the vehicle. D. No security interest filed in any state which does not show all liens on the certificate
of title shall be valid against any person in this state other than the parties to
the security agreement or those persons who take with actual notice of the agreement.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-3-201
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-201 cover?
Section 66-3-201 ("Filing security interests") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 66-3-201?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-3-201" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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How does New Mexico § 66-3-201 apply to my situation?
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