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A pontoon boat with a bimini top tied to a floating dock on a New Mexico reservoir, below red sandstone bluffs at sunset

Donate a boat in New Mexico

New Mexico boating happens on a handful of large reservoirs: Elephant Butte and Caballo in the south, Navajo Lake in the northwest, and Conchas, Ute, and Cochiti. Low water in dry years means many boats sit in storage for whole seasons.

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Two answers now, the rest takes about three minutes.

New Mexico rules for a boat donation

TITLING AND REGISTRATION AGENCY
New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division
Visit the agency site
Titles and registration
The New Mexico MVD handles boat titles and registration, with New Mexico State Parks managing boating rules. What applies depends on the boat; we confirm with you.
Aquatic invasive species
Inspections apply at many lakes when launching.
Trailers
Trailers are registered through the MVD.
Lost title or registration
The owner on record can usually get a duplicate from New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division. If the boat was never retitled after a sale, or the owner has passed away, tell us and we will point you to the right forms.
Coast Guard documented vessels
Documented boats transfer through the National Vessel Documentation Center with a bill of sale, not a New Mexico title. Some documented boats are also registered with the state for use here.

What New Mexico boat owners call us about

Low-water years
Boats that have not launched since the lake dropped.
Albuquerque storage
Boats in storage lots around Albuquerque and Las Cruces.
Retirement moves
Owners downsizing out of boating.

Boats we pick up in New Mexico

Motorboats Pontoons and ski boats. Fishing boats Bass and walleye boats. Personal watercraft PWCs at Elephant Butte.
We also pick up every other kind of boat in New Mexico. The types above are just the ones we see most here.
Yachts Center consoles Houseboats Sailboats Commercial boats Classic boats Ski and wake boats Boat trailers Marine equipment

Boating in New Mexico: seasons and storage

The season
Spring through fall, affected by reservoir levels.
Storage and carrying costs
Storage lots are common in Albuquerque and Las Cruces. Every month a boat sits unused, those costs keep adding up. Estimate yours.
A typical New Mexico donation
A pontoon or ski boat on a trailer. We accept every other kind of boat here too.

New Mexico by region

Pickup works the same across the state. These are the waters we hear about most.

Elephant Butte and Caballo
Truth or Consequences.
Navajo Lake
Northwest New Mexico.
Eastern lakes
Conchas and Ute.
Albuquerque and Santa Fe
Cochiti and storage lots.

New Mexico boat donation questions

My boat has not been in the water for years because of low lake levels. Is it still worth donating?

Often, yes, if it was stored well. Tell us how it was kept.

Can you pick up from Truth or Consequences?

Yes, from storage or a ramp.

Who issues New Mexico boat titles?

The MVD. We will confirm what your boat has.

When is the best time of year to donate a boat in New Mexico?

Spring or fall, around reservoir levels and before summer heat. That said, you can donate any time of year.

State rules change. We confirm current requirements when we handle your paperwork. We do not provide tax or legal advice.

Start your New Mexico boat donation

Takes about three minutes. Your best guesses are fine, or call (888) 228-7320.

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