Related Questions from DMV Answers

• Do I have to unregister my vehicle if I sell it?

  • Registration

  Sell Car and Unregister After selling your car you may, depending on your state, have to notify your local DMV. This may require submitting a specific form, surrendering your license plates, or, in the case of Arkansas, making a phone call. This allows the DMV to update your vehicle registration file and, more importantly, releases you from liability. Even if your state does not require notification, it's still recommended. All buyers of used cars must register immediately. If you're new to the driving game and are unsure of how to apply for vehicle registration, or want to learn about registration renewal, contact your local DMV...

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• If I just bought a car, how long do I have to file for my car registration?

  • Registration > First Time Registration

  It all depends on your state of residence. Each motor vehicle office imposes its own timeline for vehicle registration (see grid below). Some states impose late car registration fees. The amount again depends on state. Oregon's late fees, for example, range from $25 to $50. So it's in your best interest to know your state's registration timeline before purchasing a vehicle. This way you'll know beforehand if you're on the clock, as they say, to file registration forms. If your time is tight, keep in mind that most states require registering in person at a DMV office or sub-station. Of course, if you purchased this car from a dealership you won't have to worry. Dealerships generally, by rule, will file car registration papers for you. To play it safe, however, it's always wise to confirm..

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• What is the cost of new drivers license?

  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > First Time Drivers and Teen Drivers

  The first time you get your driver’s license can be very stressful. One of the first things you should do is check your state laws about obtaining a license. Most states require two forms of identity and some require for you to provide proof of residency. For example, Vermont requires you to bring in at least two pieces of mail with your current name and Vermont street address. In most states, new drivers are required to take drivers ed and have a certain number of behind-the-wheel driving experience. You will likely need to take a written test and/or road test to receive your first license. The rules for making appointments vary from state to state. In general, however, you should almost always try to set up an appointment. Having an appointment ensures that you will be taken care..

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• Does my state offer a vehicle dealers handbook or manual?

  • Buying and Selling > Dealers And Salesperson > Car Dealers License

  Obtaining a Vehicle Dealers Handbook or Other Dealer Information Obtaining a dealer license is a timely process, complicated by numerous applications and deciphering local zoning and tax codes. To help in your understanding every state and the District of Columbia publishes car dealer license information. Some offer the information in the form of a car dealers manual (see accompanying grid), while most others provide online assistance. Regardless of form you can be certain of receiving help in finding information on the following topics related to dealers of new cars, used cars, or both: Surety bonds. Car dealers license fees. Business sign requirements for dealers. Car display space requirements. Forms for car sales. Place of business requirements. Proper files for maintaining records of..

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• Do I have to take a vehicle dealer course?

  • Buying and Selling > Dealers And Salesperson > Car Dealers License

  Dealer License Requirements by State While a state-issued dealers license is required to sell cars in most states, the specific requirements for obtaining a dealer license are different in every state. The state of Nevada, for instance, does not require car dealers to partake in a dealer course, but simply to complete the dealer application package; North Carolina, on the other hand, requires the completion of a 12-hour course for an initial auto dealers license, and the completion of a six-hour course for car dealer license renewal. If you are a vehicle dealer, or wish to become a vehicle dealer, consult the following grid for the dealer course requirements in your state. States marked “yes” require a license and the completion of a dealer course; states marked..

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