Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Administrative Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long do you generally have to notify the MVC after changing your address?
- Within 1 week
- Within 30 days (Correct answer)
- Within 90 days
- Only at license renewal
Correct answer: Within 30 days
Drivers must report an address change to the MVC within 30 days.
Question 2: What document must be surrendered when transferring vehicle ownership to a new owner?
- The title (Correct answer)
- The registration card only
- The inspection sticker
- The insurance card
Correct answer: The title
The signed title is the legal document transferring ownership of a vehicle.
Question 3: Which of the following is required to renew a standard vehicle registration?
- Proof of valid insurance (Correct answer)
- A new driving test
- A notarized letter
- A passport
Correct answer: Proof of valid insurance
Valid insurance coverage must be maintained to keep a vehicle registered.
Question 4: What should you do with your license plates if you sell your vehicle and do not transfer them?
- Keep them as souvenirs
- Give them to the buyer
- Surrender them to the MVC (Correct answer)
- Throw them away
Correct answer: Surrender them to the MVC
Unused plates should be surrendered to the MVC to avoid liability and fees.
Question 5: How can most standard license renewals typically be completed?
- Only in person at an agency
- Online, by mail, or in person depending on eligibility (Correct answer)
- Only by phone
- Only through a lawyer
Correct answer: Online, by mail, or in person depending on eligibility
Many renewals can be done online or by mail if eligibility requirements are met.
Question 6: What is generally required if your name legally changes after marriage?
- Nothing at all
- Update your MVC records with proof of the name change (Correct answer)
- Get an entirely new Social Security number
- Retake the road test
Correct answer: Update your MVC records with proof of the name change
A legal name change must be reported to the MVC with supporting documentation.
Question 7: Which fee is commonly charged when a check submitted to the MVC is returned for insufficient funds?
- No fee is charged
- A returned-check penalty fee (Correct answer)
- A doubling of the original tax
- A one-year suspension
Correct answer: A returned-check penalty fee
A returned check typically results in an additional penalty fee.
Motor Vehicle Commission MVC Administrative Procedures 2
How long do you generally have to notify the MVC after changing your address?