How to Transfer Aircraft Title in New Mexico

Complete guide to transferring aircraft title in New Mexico. FAA requirements and how Aeradex simplifies the process for $99.

How to Transfer Aircraft Title in New Mexico

New Mexico's high desert terrain, clear skies, and Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta make it a unique aviation state. This guide covers the aircraft title transfer process.

FAA Governs All Transfers

New Mexico has no state aircraft title process separate from the FAA.

What You'll Need

FAA Form 8050-2 (Bill of Sale)
FAA Form 8050-1 (Aircraft Registration Application)
$5 FAA registration fee
Lien release if applicable

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Search registry.faa.gov. Step 2: Pre-purchase inspection — high altitude density affects performance, verify aircraft performance data. Step 3: Seller completes Form 8050-2. Step 4: Buyer completes Form 8050-1, mails with $5. Step 5: Carry pink copy.

New Mexico Aviation at a Glance

Albuquerque International Sunport (KABQ) is the hub. Santa Fe Municipal (KSAF) sits at 6,348 feet MSL — one of the highest commercial airports in the US. Roswell International Air Center (KROW) has significant aviation history.

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