How To Register A Used Car In Nj
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How to register a used car in nj. Buying selling a car in nj. The buyer s information name and address. Does i keep the plates that are currently on the car or do i need to get new ones before i can drive the car home. New jersey charges taxes and fees when you buy title and register a new or used car. In order to register your vehicle with the nj mvc you ll need to be able to provide the vehicle title proof of insurance your social security number an odometer reading and payment for your registration fee and sales tax.
The new jersey motor vehicle commission mvc handles car title transfers and registration. Remember if you fail to transfer the title within 10 days of the sale date you ll be forced to pay a 25 late fee. If you re a resident of the state of new jersey and you buy or lease a car you must register and title it with the new jersey motor vehicle commission mvc. Updated fees as of jan 1 2007. Registration codes 55 and 60.
Registration fees payable depends on two factors firstly the weight class it falls into and secondly the model of the car or how old is your car. You are liable to pay a registration fee which is due every year and includes the cost of a license plate you are also required to provide the proof of new jersey auto insurance. Dealer registration base fee 1 set 5 plates 100 00 set of 5 plates transportation trust fund. Also do i need to take care of registering the. Transferring a title is quick and easy but don t put it off until the last minute.
I understand the seller signs the title over to me. If you trade in a car for a new one you also have the option of transferring your old registration. How to title and register a used car in nj. You must pay new jersey car sales tax whether you purchase your vehicle in state or out of state. The buyer then can take the completed title proof of insurance and applicable fees to an mvc office to transfer ownership register the car and apply for license plates.
How to register your vehicle in new jersey. You can renew your registration online or through the mail. Visit a motor vehicle agency to transfer the title complete the vehicle registration application form ba 49 if applicable and receive the license plates. Pre owned in new jersey pre owned in another state that issues titles. What to bring to the agency if you need to title and register a vehicle that was.