N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-5.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:21-5.13 - Nonresident temporary registrations issued by motor vehicle agencies

(a) A motor vehicle agency may, in accordance with this section, issue a nonresident temporary registration for a new or used vehicle to a nonresident person or entity who has purchased or leased said vehicle from a person or entity in this State while enroute to another state or Federal district provided that said vehicle will not be permanently registered in New Jersey. A nonresident temporary registration may be issued for passenger vehicles, noncommercial trucks, unladen non-apportioned commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and motorized bicycles. The nonresident temporary registration shall serve as both a temporary registration and marker (license plate).

(b) A nonresident temporary registration shall not be issued pursuant to this section unless the applicant therefor presents a properly assigned manufacturers' statement of origin or title for the vehicle and, if applicable, a properly assigned dealer reassignment certificate for the vehicle, except as provided by 39:10-9.

(c) A nonresident temporary registration shall not be issued pursuant to this section unless the applicant therefor presents proof that he or she is a nonresident. Such proof of nonresidency shall include, but not be limited to, a valid out-of-State driver license which lists an out-of-State address for the applicant.

(d) An applicant for a nonresident temporary registration pursuant to this section shall indicate on the application therefor the name of the insurance company which is providing liability insurance coverage for the vehicle and the insurance policy number or binder number.

(e) If the vehicle is subject to the Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax imposed by section 4481 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 ( 26 U.S.C. § 4481) , a nonresident temporary registration shall not be issued unless the applicant therefor presents proof in the form prescribed by the United States Secretary of the Treasury that the tax has been paid; a copy of the proof shall be retained.

(f) A nonresident temporary registration issued pursuant to this section shall expire at the end of 20 days or as soon as the permanent registration for the vehicle has been received by the registrant from his or her state or Federal district of residence, whichever occurs first. The nonresident temporary registration shall be destroyed by the registrant at the time of expiration.

(g) The expiration date of a nonresident temporary registration shall not be extended, nor shall another nonresident temporary registration be issued to the same registrant for the same vehicle.

(h) A nonresident temporary registration is not transferable from one vehicle to another.

(i) A fee of $ 5.00 shall be charged for the issuance of a nonresident temporary registration to a nonresident person or entity making application therefor in accordance with this section.

(j) The motor vehicle agency shall ensure that all information is properly entered and print the temporary registration. The information shall include:

1. The name of the registrant;

2. The address of the registrant;

3. A full description of the vehicle including its make, year, model, body type, vehicle identification number, color and, if a commercial vehicle, its gross weight;

4. The date of issue of the nonresident temporary registration;

5. The date of expiration of the nonresident temporary registration;

6. The name of the insurance company that has issued a policy covering the vehicle, as well as the insurance policy number or binder number; and

7. The temporary registration number.

(k) The nonresident temporary registration plate issued by a motor vehicle agency pursuant to this section shall be securely attached by the registrant to the rear license plate holder of the vehicle. For a motorcycle, a motorized bicycle, or in the event that the registrant is transferring handicap plates or the nonresident temporary registration cannot otherwise be securely attached to the vehicle, the nonresident temporary registration plate shall be in the possession of the driver of such vehicle when it is being operated and shall be exhibited upon the request of any law enforcement official or authorized representative of the Motor Vehicle Commission.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:21-5.13

New Rule, R.2001 d.19, effective 1/16/2001.
See: 32 N.J.R. 3739(a), 33 N.J.R. 277(a).
Amended by R.2006 d.250, effective 7/3/2006.
See: 38 N.J.R. 445(a), 38 N.J.R. 2875(a).
Substituted "Motor Vehicle Commission" for "Division" in (n).
Amended by R.2014 d.007, effective 1/6/2014.
See: 45 N.J.R. 870(a), 46 N.J.R. 122(a).
In (b), inserted ", except as provided by N.J.S.A. 39:10-9"; in (e), inserted "; a copy of the proof shall be retained"; deleted former (j); recodified former (k) as (j); rewrote the introductory paragraph of (j) and (j)2; in (j)5, deleted "and" from the end; in (j)6, substituted "; and" for a period at the end; added (j)7; deleted former ( l) and (m); recodified former (n) as (k); and rewrote (k).