NJ DMV NJ Vehicle Registration & Title 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Within how many days must a new New Jersey resident register their vehicle?
- 30 days
- 60 days (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 120 days
Correct answer: 60 days
New residents of New Jersey must register their vehicle within 60 days of establishing residency in the state.
Question 2: What document proves ownership of a vehicle in New Jersey?
- Vehicle registration certificate
- Certificate of title (Correct answer)
- Insurance card
- Bill of sale
Correct answer: Certificate of title
The certificate of title is the legal document that proves ownership of a vehicle in New Jersey.
Question 3: How often must most passenger vehicles in New Jersey pass a state vehicle inspection?
- Every year
- Every two years (Correct answer)
- Every three years
- Every five years
Correct answer: Every two years
Most passenger vehicles in New Jersey are required to pass a state vehicle inspection every two years.
Question 4: What color is a valid New Jersey vehicle inspection sticker?
- It changes color each inspection cycle (Correct answer)
- It is always blue
- It is always green
- It is always red
Correct answer: It changes color each inspection cycle
New Jersey inspection stickers change color with each inspection cycle to help law enforcement identify outdated stickers.
Question 5: Within how many days must a New Jersey vehicle owner notify the MVC of a vehicle sale?
- 10 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 7 days
Correct answer: 10 days
New Jersey vehicle owners must notify the MVC within 10 days of selling or transferring a vehicle.
Question 6: What is required to transfer a vehicle title in New Jersey?
- Only a bill of sale
- Properly assigned title, odometer disclosure, and payment of transfer fees (Correct answer)
- Only current registration
- Just the buyer's driver's license
Correct answer: Properly assigned title, odometer disclosure, and payment of transfer fees
Transferring a NJ vehicle title requires a properly assigned title, odometer disclosure statement, and payment of applicable fees.
Within how many days must a new New Jersey resident register their vehicle?