Title, Registration, Plates, Inspection, Insurance Vehicle Information Title, Registration, Plates, Inspection, Insurance
Title: Buying a Used Car Complete reverse side:
Title Present:
Title Keep it in a safe place. You need it to sell a car Must be transferred within of purchase. Penalty $25 fine. Loan/Lease: bank holds the title until the loan/lease is paid off
Registration Must be at least old to register a car in NJ. The must be with the car when you or someone else is driving your car. Fine: $173. Renewal . Brand-new car: Initial registration: 4 years, then yearly. Renew by mail or on-line. Renewal notices sent home about 2 months in advance. If doesn’t arrive, renew at MVC in person.
Registration Duplicates available for additional fee. Motorists may also order specialty license plates on line when renewing registration. Change of address within NJ: Change of name: Move into NJ: to title and register.
Step to register a car Initial Registration
License Plates 2 total: 1 in front &1 in rear 12 – 48” from ground. _________ must be __________(and visible from 50’.) If lost or stolen: report to _______, retain copy of complaint, replace within 24 hours at ____.
Buy Another Car You may transfer plates form one car to another (same class) _____ ________ the car. No need for plates: Turn in to ___ (Inspection Center) and get a _______. Keep receipt in a safe place.
Forged or Counterfeit Plates
Inspection New cars do not require inspection for 4 years. All other cars: inspected every years. Inspections can take place at a state or a _______inspection facility. Move into NJ, you have __ days after _________ your car to have it inspected.
Fail Inspection: Due in March Bring for inspection March 1st Fail Have until the end of April to have it reinspected
Driving with an Expired Inspection Sticker
Insurance ________ Insurance is mandatory in NJ. Driving without a valid insurance card: