Related Questions from DMV Answers

• How can I check my vehicle registration status?

  • Registration > Registration Renewal

  You can easily obtain current vehicle registration status by contacting your local motor vehicle office.  Though most state DMV offices send out registration renewal notices, sometimes these notifications get lost in the mail, or don't find your mail box because you never got around to notifying the DMV of your new mailing address. Consequently, it's not until you get pulled over that you discover your car registration is expired.  So for peace of mind purposes, it's always wise to know the current status of your car registration. Fortunately for you, every state DMV office allows you to obtain this information in person and by phone. A few even by Internet...

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• What are the NY emissions or smog check requirements for vehicle registration?

  • Registration > Smog and Emissions

  Inspection Requirements to Register Car New York mandates an annual safety inspection and smog check. To have your vehicle inspected, visit any DMV-approved inspection station. These are located throughout the state. You can find inspection station listings on the NY DMV's Web site.  Both inspections (safety and smog) will be handled at once. Have cash, check or credit card to pay the following fees: Inspection - $10 Emissions - $11 or $27 if you live in the New York metropolitan area. If you pass, your vehicle will be fitted with a new inspection sticker and your information will be updated on the DMV's Web site. So when it comes time for vehicle registration, you won't need to provide proof of inspection, the DMV will have your information on file. But to play it safe, in case there..

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• Do I need proof of auto insurance for NY vehicle registration?

  • Registration > First Time Registration

  Register Car Auto Insurance Requirements Yes. When visiting an NY DMV office for first-time vehicle registration, you must provide proof of car insurance by showing a New York State Insurance Identification Card (FS-20). This card can be a copy or a fax, provided its barcode is readable. You must get a Form FS-20 from an insurance company authorized to do business in the New York and present it to the NY DMV within 45 days of receiving it. The DMV will deny you car registration if you present an insurance card from an out-of-state company. When purchasing car insurance, make sure you meet the state's minimum coverage amounts: $25,000 for injury. $50,000 for death. $10,000 for property damage. NOTE: Because the DMV will have your insurance information on file, you do not need to provide..

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• I lost my vehicle registration, what should I do?

  • Registration > Duplicate Registration

  To replace a lost vehicle registration, you must go through your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In some states this means visiting your local county treasurer or assessor.  A lost car registration requires immediate attention. Otherwise you run the risk of getting ticketed for operating a motor vehicle without proof of registration. Applying for a duplicate registration certificate is a simple process that can be completed in minutes. Each state has different identification requirements and fees and methods for applying for a new registration card.  Every state allows you to apply in person. Others provide mail, online and phone options, as seen in the grid below...

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• Does West Virginia require an inspection for vehicle registration?

  • Registration > Vehicle Inspection > Inspection Requirements

  West Virginia air is pretty clean right now (there’s not much smog or emissions floating around), so the DMV doesn’t require any kind of smog check or emissions testing to complete vehicle registration or registration renewal; however, it does require a safety inspection, and when your vehicle needs to undergo that inspection depends on your situation. WV Safety Inspection Requirements Safety inspections must take place within 10 days of first-time car registration or 10 days of establishing residency, and then every 12 months after that. (The inspection sticker you receive will include the expiration date, so don’t worry about marking your calendar.) Inspections cost no more than $12 plus tax (this fee is in addition to your regular register car fees) and take place at..

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