Motor Vehicle Division MVD Customer Services and Processes 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the purpose of an MVD 'power of attorney' form in vehicle transactions?
- To allow someone to operate a vehicle without a license
- To authorize a designated person to sign title documents on behalf of the vehicle owner (Correct answer)
- To transfer ownership without payment
- To waive emissions testing requirements
Correct answer: To authorize a designated person to sign title documents on behalf of the vehicle owner
A motor vehicle power of attorney authorizes a third party to sign title and registration documents when the owner cannot be present.
Question 2: An MVD 'lien release' document is required when a vehicle owner does what?
- Renews registration each year
- Pays off the vehicle loan and the lender releases their interest in the title (Correct answer)
- Changes the vehicle's color
- Replaces a lost registration sticker
Correct answer: Pays off the vehicle loan and the lender releases their interest in the title
After a vehicle loan is paid in full, the lender issues a lien release which must be recorded with the MVD to show the title is free and clear.
Question 3: What service does the MVD provide through its 'driving record' report?
- A vehicle's accident history
- A driver's license history, violations, points, and suspensions (Correct answer)
- A vehicle's emissions test history
- An owner's payment history for registration fees
Correct answer: A driver's license history, violations, points, and suspensions
A driving record report shows a driver's license status, violations, points accumulated, and any suspensions or revocations on file.
Question 4: Which MVD program allows eligible drivers to have a license suspension lifted after completing required actions?
- License reinstatement program (Correct answer)
- Conditional registration program
- REAL ID upgrade program
- Ignition interlock waiver program
Correct answer: License reinstatement program
License reinstatement requires completing all conditions of the suspension — such as paying fines, completing courses, or serving the suspension period.
Question 5: What is the role of an MVD 'authorized third-party provider' or AAA-affiliated office?
- To adjudicate traffic tickets on behalf of the MVD
- To provide MVD services like renewals and title transfers at locations outside state offices (Correct answer)
- To issue CDLs independently of the state
- To perform roadside vehicle inspections
Correct answer: To provide MVD services like renewals and title transfers at locations outside state offices
Authorized third-party providers and AAA offices offer select MVD services such as registration renewals and title transfers as a convenience to the public.
Question 6: A 'notice of transfer and release of liability' filed with the MVD protects a vehicle seller from what?
- Future property taxes on the sold vehicle
- Liability for violations or incidents involving the vehicle after the sale (Correct answer)
- Outstanding loan balances from the buyer
- Warranty claims by the new owner
Correct answer: Liability for violations or incidents involving the vehicle after the sale
Filing a release of liability notifies the MVD that the vehicle was sold, protecting the former owner from responsibility for the buyer's future actions.
Motor Vehicle Division MVD Customer Services and Processes 2
What is the purpose of an MVD 'power of attorney' form in vehicle transactions?