New Mexico § 66-8-2 - Improper use of evidences of registration

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-8-2 — Improper use of evidences of registration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 66-8-2. Improper use of evidences of registration

No person shall lend to another any certificate of title, registration evidence, registration

plate, special plate, validating sticker or permit issued to him if the person desiring

to borrow the same would not be entitled to the use thereof, nor shall any person

knowingly permit the use of any of the same by one not entitled thereto, nor shall

any person display upon a vehicle any registration evidence, registration plate, validating

sticker or permit not issued for such vehicle or not otherwise lawfully used thereon

under the Motor Vehicle Code.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 66-8-2

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 66-8-2 cover?

Section 66-8-2 ("Improper use of evidences of registration") 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 § 66-8-2?

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