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NJ residents who buy a new or used vehicle must title, register and insure it before driving on public roads
If a motorist moves into this state, the law requires his/her vehicle to be titled and registered within 60 days , sooner if out of state registration expires before then
An initial registration for a brand new vehicle will be valid for four years
Complete a NJ Vehicle Registration form found at any MVC
Must show proof of ownershipShow proof that the required sales
tax has been paid, or pay tax at the agency.
Complete the reverse side of a title with buyer’s seller and vehicle information
present the signed title and pay the required titling fee
The buyer must pay sales tax on the purchase price titling the vehicle
Motorists will receive two matching license plates upon registering the vehicle
For passenger vehicles, one plate should be attached to the front and rear of the vehicle, at least 12 inches off the ground
The rear plate must be lighted so it is visible from 50 feet at night
Using license plate covers or holders that obscure or conceal any lettering on the plate is a violation with a $100 fine.
All gas fueled vehicles, except new vehicles, registered in NJ must pass state safety and emission inspection every two years at a state inspection center
new vehicle must pass their first MVC inspection five years after they are initially registered
To be eligible, motorist must bring a valid license, registration and insurance card
Without proper documentation, the vehicle will not pass inspection
When moving to NJ a motorist must have his/her vehicle inspected within 14 days after registering it
Driving a vehicle with expired inspection sticker may result in fines between $100- $200 and/or imprisonment for 30 days
a motorist then has 60 days from the date of the inspection to make those repairs
If repairs are not made, the motorist will be cited for failure to make repairs and subject to penalities
Motor vehicle liability insurance is mandatory in the state of NJ
Every vehicle registered must have liability insurance
Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in fines, community service, license and registration suspensions and insurance surcharges
OIFP = Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor
If a person commits insurance fraud by providing false information to an insurance company while making a claim or submitting an insurance application, the OIFPO can file criminal charges that can result in incarceration
it may also impose civil fines up to $15,000 for each violation