Motor Vehicle Division FREE Motor Vehicle Division Vehicle Titling and Registration Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is a bonded title and when is it typically issued?

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A title obtained by purchasing a surety bond when standard proof of ownership is unavailable

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A title for government-owned vehicles sold at auction

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A title that has been verified by a federal agency

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A title issued for vehicles with custom modifications

Question 2

Which document serves as proof of the sales price paid for a vehicle and is used to calculate sales tax owed?

Accepted Answer

Bill of sale

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Vehicle title

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Registration certificate

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Emissions test report

Question 3

What must you do before registering an out-of-state vehicle in your new state of residence?

Accepted Answer

Obtain a title transfer and meet the new state's inspection and insurance requirements

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Simply display your old state's plates for one year

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Mail your old registration to the previous state

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Only update your mailing address with the old state

Question 4

What is the difference between a vehicle's title and its registration?

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The title proves ownership while the registration grants permission to operate on public roads

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They are the same document with different names

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The title is for commercial vehicles and the registration is for personal vehicles

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The registration proves ownership while the title grants driving privileges

Question 5

Under what circumstance would a duplicate title be requested from the MVD?

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When the original title has been lost, stolen, or damaged

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When the vehicle is sold to a dealer

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When registration is due for renewal

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When the vehicle passes an emissions test

Question 6

What does it mean when a vehicle title is marked as 'exempt' from odometer disclosure?

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The vehicle is old enough that federal law no longer requires odometer reporting

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The odometer has been recently replaced

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The vehicle has never been driven on public roads

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The vehicle is leased rather than owned