Chapter 9 Vehicle Information

Do Now: What is a title?

Answer: Proof of ownership

New Jersey Motorists Must: Title and Register vehicle before legally driving on roads. >Title-Proof of ownership Must: Always have registration available. New State Residents: required to title & register each vehicle within 60 days of moving into NJ or 60 days before of out of state document expire.

How to Title a New Vehicle Obtain – Dealership or manufacturer’s certificate of origin ( check for sales tax satisfied’ stamp on back) Take to MVC Pay fee - $20 Ownership applicationOwnership application

How to Title a Used Vehicle Complete Reverse Side of title — *Buyer’s name *Address *Signature *Date of sale *Odometer reading *Sales Price Complete sales tax section (taxes 7% on purchase price)

Title – Used Vehicle Continued Present – signed title sales tax form sales tax fee proof of sales tax payment Pay Title Fee Avoid $25 penalty by transferring title within 10 business days of sale Transfering vehicle ownership

How to Complete an Initial Registration At MVC – - complete application (include – insurance company & personal policy number) Out-of-State – secure original title (lien holder or leasing company) Proof of ownership - *New car – manufacturer’s cert. of origin & dealer’s cert. of sale *Used car – title signed by previous owner *Leased car – secure power of attorney (legal document that gives someone you choose the power to act in your place) from leasing company Show proof of all sales tax!!! Registration

Registration Renewal MVC mails it 2 months in advance Go to any Motor Vehicle Agency Mail it back in Complete it online Registration renewal

General Registration Info. 17 years old $173 fine for driving without a current registration Must be renewed every year.

License Plate Facts Report lost or stolen to police Get copy of complaint 24 hours to replace at MVC Out-of-Use – return to MVC or inspection station (get and keep receipt) $500 fine, 60 days imprisonment & driver suspension of up to 6 months if forged/counterfeit plates are used. License Plates

Disabled Plates No charge for Handicapped plates and rearview mirror card --Register car at MVC --Complete ISM/SP-41 form with your physician *Temporary Cards Step 1- Go to local Police and get application Step 2- Doctor Stamp of Approval Step 3- $4 fee to MVC Step 4- Valid 6 Month card

Vehicle Inspection New Vehicles -the inspection is good for 5 years. - Therefore, after the initial 5 years are up every 2 years the vehicle will need to be inspected. Used vehicles- every 2 years >Out of State – 14 days after registration Expired Sticker or No Sticker *$100 - $200 fine *Up to 30 days imprisonment *Possible revoked registration privileges

Inspection Information Bring – License, registration, & insurance If Pass – Receive inspection sticker If Fail – End of next month for repairs Extension stickers – place above sticker on inside window

Exempt – Historic and Collector Cars - Historic -25 years old used for exhibition and QQ on license plates - Collector – Triangle decal on front window (2 yrs.) less than 3,000 miles yr. NJ

Insurance Mandatory in New Jersey- Liability insurance (this coverage pays others for damages from an auto accident that you cause. It also pays for a lawyer to defend you if you are sued for damages that you cause) A NJ insurance ID card will be provided for each vehicle insured under a policy. When to show insurance Prior to inspection Involved in an accident Stopped by law enforcement Types of Auto Insurance Companies