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Download Article If you move to a new state, you will usually need to register your car in that state, if you own and drive one. Each state has its own rules and regulations regarding how soon a car must be registered and what documentation is required to complete the process. There will also be fees involved. Register a vehicle after moving by obtaining a new driver's license and gathering all of the paperwork and insurance information required to get new license plates for your car. Make sure you are being legal while doing this.
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Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleArticle SummaryX To register a vehicle after moving, start by visiting the website for your state's Department of Motor Vehicles. Then, locate the list of requirements for registering a new vehicle on their website, which may include things like personal identification, proof of ownership, a bill of sale, and an emissions disclosure statement. Then, gather everything you need and fill out a registration application, which you should be able to access and print online. When you're finished with your application, you'll need to visit your local Department of Motor Vehicles and register in person, unless your state allows you to register online. To learn how to return your old license plates, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 272,728 times.
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Did this article help you?Can I live in California and have a car registered in another state?It is illegal to live in one state and register your car in another state unless you have good reason. In general, the car needs to be registered where it is garaged, which usually means where the owner lives.
Do I have to change my car registration if I move to Florida?The law requires you to register your car in Florida within 10 days of moving to the state. The license tag offices are separate from the driver's license offices. You can register your car at the tax collector's office or at a private auto tag agency.
Do I have to change my car registration if I move to New York?After establishing residency in the state of New York, you must transfer your vehicle's title and have the vehicle registered within 30 days. In New York, you can register and title your vehicle simultaneously, but to do so, you need a valid NY vehicle insurance policy.
Do I have to change my car registration if I move to Arizona?Resident Definition
State law requires that you obtain an Arizona vehicle registration and driver license, immediately if any of the following apply: You work in Arizona (other than for seasonal agricultural work). You are registered to vote in Arizona.
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