Hey folks,
I recently moved from New York to New Jersey and brought my car with me. I’ve heard conflicting information about whether I need to register my car in New Jersey now that I’m living here, even though it’s still registered in New York. Can anyone clarify what the rules are for a situation like mine?
Does anyone have experience or knowledge about the process of registering a car in a new state when it’s already registered in another? What are the potential consequences of not registering it in New Jersey? Any advice on navigating the paperwork and potential costs involved would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your help…
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Yes, you can register your car in one state and use it in another state. But just know that you may have problems with insurance
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No, you cannot register your car in one state and insure it in another. Generally, your vehicle should be registered and insured in your state of legal residency. If you have recently moved, you still have time to switch your auto insurance coverage, but we recommend doing it as soon as possible.
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As a resident of New Jersey who previously lived in New York, I can provide some clarity on the rules for registering a car in a new state. If your legal residence is now in New Jersey, you are required to register your vehicle there within a certain timeframe, typically 30 days of establishing residency.
Failing to do so could result in fines if you’re pulled over, as New Jersey requires all vehicles registered in the state to have proper in-state registration. To transfer your registration, you’ll need to bring your current out-of-state title, proof of insurance, and other identifying documents to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to complete the process. There may also be fees involved, such as a $60 title transfer fee.
While it’s possible to keep a vehicle registered in one state while using it primarily in another, this is generally not recommended and could be considered illegal in many cases. The rules are in place to ensure proper insurance coverage, emissions compliance, and tax collection. My advice would be to go through the process of re-registering your car in New Jersey as soon as possible to avoid any potential issues down the road.
Yes. However, there are some important considerations to keep in mind because a vehicle should be registered in the state where the owner has their primary residence. This is because vehicle registration laws are typically tied to residency status.