State Vehicle Registration
In , you are required to register your vehicle annually. law requires registration of all vehicles, including boats and outboard motors, unless they are considered salvaged or junked (which require a salvage or junk title). Even if a vehicle is not in use, it must still be registered. If it is not registered or if it is registered late, the Department of Motor Vehicles will impose penalties.
Registering Your Vehicle in
Each year, the DMV mails a registration reminder notice to your registered address. This is sent only as a courtesy and is not needed to renew your registration. Vehicle registration is a simple and quick process that can be completed either online, by mail, or in person. The fee to register often depends on the age of the vehicle, vehicle type, intended use of vehicle, and/or other similar factors.
Proof of Insurance
Proof of liability insurance coverage is required to register a vehicle in . This verification usually includes the following information:
- name and address of the carrier.
- name and address of the insured.
- Vehicle make and model.
- At least the last three digits of the VIN.
- Effective dates of the insurance.
Registration and Special Circumstances
All residents of must register their vehicles, including full-time active duty military personnel who, while not permanent residents, are stationed there. In many cases, they are given a discounted rate for registration. Both commercial and non-commercial vehicles require registration. Non-commercial vehicles include automobiles; non-commercial and non-agricultural trucks; travel trailers; motor homes; motorcycles and mopeds. Commercial vehicles include anything used for commercial purposes (usually defined as the transportation of goods and services for a fee), and the cost of registration is often based on weight and/or age of the vehicle.
