MVC Vehicle Registration and Title Flashcards
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What is a salvage title in New Jersey?
Answer: A title issued for a vehicle declared a total loss by an insurer
A salvage title is issued when an insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss due to damage, theft, or other causes.
What is a rebuilt title in New Jersey?
Answer: A title issued after a salvage vehicle is repaired and passes inspection
A rebuilt title is issued when a previously salvaged vehicle has been repaired and passes a state inspection.
Which of the following correctly describes a bonded title in NJ?
Answer: A title obtained with a surety bond when the original title is unavailable
A bonded title is issued when a vehicle owner cannot obtain the original title and instead provides a surety bond as proof of ownership.
If a vehicle owner moves to a new address, within how many days must they notify the NJ MVC?
Answer: 10 days
New Jersey law requires vehicle owners to notify the MVC of an address change within 10 days of moving.
A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) is used when:
Answer: Registering a brand-new vehicle for the first time
The MCO (or MSO) is the document issued by the manufacturer for new vehicles and is used when titling a new vehicle for the first time.
What is the purpose of a vehicle identification number (VIN) in NJ title and registration?
Answer: It uniquely identifies the specific vehicle for all official records
The VIN is a unique 17-character code that identifies a specific vehicle and is used on all title and registration documents.