Most passenger vehicles in New Jersey must pass an emissions and safety inspection every two years. However, new vehicles are exempt for the first five years.
To register a vehicle in New Jersey, you must provide valid proof of insurance, your driver’s license or other government-issued ID, and the vehicle’s title to show ownership.
Vehicle registration in New Jersey is typically valid for one year and expires on the same date it was originally registered.
If your vehicle fails an emissions inspection, you are given 30 days to correct the issues and return for a reinspection without additional fees.
If you no longer need the plates, New Jersey law requires you to return them to an NJ MVC location or mail them to a specified address to avoid fines or legal issues.
