[Question] Bought a vehicle from out of state, no temp tags

Submitted by BWSD t3_10p90a9 in newjersey

I bought a newer used pickup from out of state. It was delivered today. It didn't come with a temporary paper license plate. How do I proceed? I need to get it inspected to register it, no?

Any guidance you might have would be really appreciated. Thanks!

Edit: I do have insurance on it as of tomorrow.

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Unusual-Okra9251 t1_j6j1x62 wrote

Take the title to the DMV with proof of insurance and get the truck registered in your name, pay sales tax, and they'll give you the plates on the spot. Then you should have a few weeks to get it inspected.

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BWSD OP t1_j6jbdcx wrote

Since I bought the truck in another state, will I pay sales tax in NJ? Thanks for your help.

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Unusual-Okra9251 t1_j6jbu8n wrote

Yup, at the time you register the truck. You give them the title and fill out a form, declare the price of the truck, and you'll pay sales tax, get the new title in your name, and your license plates.

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Linenoise77 t1_j6j3ivr wrote

I've been waiting all day for this post.

No you don't need it inspected. Registration needs to be done first.

Then, depending on the car you may need to go for inspection. (if its a couple of years old and not an EV, the answer is yes). YES, you may potentially get stopped without the inspection sticker, but unless you are a dick, no cop is going to write you a ticket for it once you explain stuff, and every court will throw it out if he does, as you will have 30 days to get it inspected.

No you can't drive it until you go to DMV to register it.

Edit: also you can't park it in a public space until its registered. So your driveway, a parking garage, whatever is where it needs to be. Even in your driveway some towns may have rules against an un-plated vehicle (again rarely enforced unless you are THAT guy).

Edit2: and if you HAVE to park it on the street, i'd stick a note in the window saying "just purchased, going to DMV tomorrow, please call with any questions" and your phone number. Again, depending on your town and the cop, it may save you a ticket or a tow.

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BWSD OP t1_j6j669y wrote

It's a 2019 F-250 pickup (private use/non-commercial). Do I need an inspection based on that info? Thank you for the above info!

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Linenoise77 t1_j6j99zy wrote

DMV will let you know. I suspect the answer is yes though.

Outdated inspection is a pretty minor ticket, and you have a window from when you register before it needs to be done. Its more of a "do you want to be stopped" question. Most cops will run your plate before stopping you, see the registration info, and go on their way while you are in the window.

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