When a title transfer or change of name on a title occurs, the Motor Vehicle Division issues the new title. As per Section 66-3-110 NMSA 1978, the Motor Vehicle Division issues a new title under the following guidelines: The Motor Vehicle Division needs a properly...
Once the property taxes on a mobile home has become 30 days delinquent, the county treasurer may seize a mobile home and sell it for taxes under authority of a demand warrant.
Section 7-38-53 NMSA 1978 of the Property Tax Code, a county treasurer has authority to collect delinquent property taxes on a mobile home (a/k/a personal property) by asserting a claim against the owner's personal property for which taxes are delinquent. To properly...
The State of New Mexico is a self rendering state. According to Section 7-38-47 NMSA 1978, property taxes are a personal obligation of the property owner. The owner is still responsible for finding out about the tax and paying it. A personal judgment may be rendered...
The minimum bid is based on the amount of taxes, penalty, interest and costs due. The owner’s interest in the mobile home is also taken into consideration.
Delinquent mobile home tax auctions are held at the county seat (courthouse) or another place designated by the county treasurer's offices in counties where the properties are located.
There is no set schedule for public auctions; public auctions occur as all research is completed and all other collection efforts are exhausted in each county. For information on when a sale may take place in a given county, please contact the specific county...