After you purchase a new or used car the states require that you register the vehicle with their Department of Motor Vehicles, or "DMV", shortly after purchase, usually within 10-20 days.
The car registration consists of the following items:
- a metal license plate
- a serially numbered validation decal - to be placed on the rear bumper
- a registration certificate - keep at least one copy in your car at all times. You may be asked to present it to a police officer in case of an accident or traffic violation
If you bought the car from a licensed dealer, you will need to pay a sales tax and fees to the dealer, who will in turn register and title the vehicle for you. If you buy the car from a private party, you must register the car yourself and pay the taxes and fees directly to the DMV and/or the county tax collector.
If you will be registering the vehicle yourself you will need to bring the following items to the DMV:
1. Proof of insurance
2. Vehicle title
3. Proof of emissions inspection (for some counties)
4. Proof of identity like driver's license or passport
5. Taxes and fees if you bought the car from a private party.
6. Different rules may apply if you are registering a foreign or out-of-state vehicle. See the info for your state below:
Requirements for registration and transferring title in different states:
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles:http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/dmv/faqmotor.html
!Some Florida counties including Dade and Broward County require an emissions inspection before the car can be registered. The inspection usually costs $10.00.
California Department of Motor Vehicles:http://www.dmv.ca.gov/forms/reg/reg343.htm
New York Department of Motor Vehicles:
http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/reg.htm
Texas DMV:http://www.dot.state.tx.us/VTR/vtrreginfo.htm?pg=faq
Illinois DMV:http://www.sos.state.il.us/depts/vehicles/veh_home.html
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