N.M. Code R. § 18.11.2.8 – Applicant Requirements

A. An applicant for aircraft registration must be the owner or lessee of an aircraft based or hangared in the State of New Mexico.
B. If requested by a representative of the Division, the applicant shall make available for inspection by the Division, any or all of the following information for aircraft based or hangared in the State of New Mexico.
(1) Current Federal Aviation Administration Certificate of Aircraft Registration;
(2) Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Certificate; and
(3) Proof of maximum certificated gross weight.
C. If takeoff gross weight is different from landing gross weight, the takeoff gross weight shall be used in determining the registration fee.
D. The New Mexico Certificate of registration must be kept in the aircraft at all times and presented for inspection upon demand by an Officer of the State of New Mexico or County or City therein, or any agent of the Division or the Federal Aviation Administration.
E. The Division shall use the FAA registration number displayed on the aircraft as required by FAA regulations for purposes of identifying whether an aircraft is properly registered.
[12/29/71, 10/09/80, 3/30/96; 18.11.2.8 NMAC - Rn & A, 18 NMAC 11.2.8, 11/30/02]