Chapter 9 Vehicle Information

Laws Governing Vehicle Title All Vehicles must be registered and insured before driving on public roads Out of state has 60 days to register Brand new vehicle registration is good for 4 years.

Titles New vehicle  Obtain through dealership  Obtain manufactures' certificate ensuring sales tax has been paid Used vehicle  Complete reverse side of title  Present the signed title and pay fee  Buyer must pay sales tax when title the car  Title must be transferred within 10 business days of the sale

Replacing a title  $25 for a duplicate  Completed application  Current registration or insurance card  A lien release from lien holder Replacing a damaged title  $20 replacement fee  You will need the damaged title  Completed application

Registration Must be at least 17 years old Show proof of ownership Provide insurance information Proof that sales tax has been paid

Registration renewal In person By mail Online or on-line for a fee

License Plates Must be clean and visible Rear must be lighted and visable from 50ft away Obscuring or concealing plates is a 100 fine

License Plates Facts Lost or stolen must be reported to police Retain a copy of report Replace lost or damaged plates within 24hrs at any MVC Transfer plates can be done on-line or by phone Selling a car and not transfering them to a new car must be turned in to MVC $500 fine and up to 60 days in jail for counterfeit plates

Handicapped Plates/Placards Obtain an application Part 1 you fill out Part 2 must be filled out by physician Temporary Obtain from chief of police Needs a note from Doctor $4 fee Good for 6 months

Vehicle Inspection Every two years Must have driver’s license and valid registration Buying a used car: You have 14 days to get your car inspected or until inspection sticker runs out Out of state 14 days to have inspected

Insurance All vehicles must have liability Must be registered Keep with vehicle

Insurance Fraud Commits insurance fraud by providing false info to an insurance co  Result in criminal charges  Fines up to 15,000  Loose of license