The County issues permits to sell vehicles at the Lemon Lot. The Lemon Lot is located at the corner of Canyon and Diamond in the small parking lot SE of Sullivan Field, in front of the United Methodist Church.

To obtain a permit, go to the 311 Customer Care Center, located at the Los Alamos Dept. of Public Utilities in the County Annex Building, 901 Trinity, on the 2nd floor.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the fees?

The non-refundable fee is $10 for a spot in an allotted ten-day session.

What records do I need to show to obtain a permit?

Bring a current vehicle registration of the vehicle you wish to sell and the owner’s valid driver’s license.

Who can sell an automobile on the Lemon Lot?

The person selling the vehicle must be the owner, and live or work in Los Alamos County. No dealers of motor vehicles, nor their representatives, are allowed to use the Lemon Lot.

What ordinance covers the Lemon Lot?

Chapter 8, Article VI, Sec. 38-364.

Is there a limit on how often I can obtain a permit?

The lemon lot permit may be renewed twice within six months.  We DO NOT guarantee back-to-back permits.