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Motor vehicle laws differ from state to state, but ... in general ... nearly all states make it illegal to operate an unregistered motor vehicle on public roads (this often includes even having the vehicle TOWED on public roads). Generally the penalty for violating this is a (possibly substantial) fine, but some states increase the penalties for subsequent offenses to include jail time.
Again, state laws differ, but an unregistered vehicle parked on a public roadway may be subject to towing and impoundment. Since getting it back out of impound will require you to operate or tow it, you may have to show proof of registration before the vehicle can be released from impound.
If it's not registered AND you're not driving it, there may be no immediate consequences, though registering it so that you can legally drive it again after a period of lapsed registration will usually require you to retroactively pay the missed registration fees, including any late fees that may have accrued. Many states allow you to register a vehicle at a lower rate if you don't plan on operating it. A vehicle registered as non-operational must be registered fully before being driven, but you probably won't have to pay the retroactive registration or late fees.
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Should I notify the Texas DMV when I sell a car?
Only if the car was registered in Texas in your name.
How register your own salvaged car?
All vehicles, Salvaged or not, can be registered at your local DMV
How can you get a title for a car?
if you lost the title you can go to your local dmv that it was registered to and file for a lost title
Your aunt gave you a car as a gift but doesnt have the title can you still get it registered?
No, unfortunately you can not get the car registered without the title. The title must be signed over to you and you must take it to the DMV with you.
How do you find out if a car is registered or not?
You could write down the VIN and ask your local DMV office if they can tell you. They may or may not, be legally obliged to answer your question, or to tell you to whom the car is registered.
Can you register your car in your name when the previous registered owner can not be contacted?
You have a problem contact your local DMV to get this sorted out.
When going to the dmv after buying a used car do you get the smog certificate before or after you go to get it registered or do even need to at all it was smogged just two months ago in may?
Check with your local DMV for how long a smog cert is good for but you will need it before you go to get the car registered.
Is it illegal for someone to check records to find out what kind of car you have and how much you paid for it?
No, not if you registered it with the DMV. It is now Public Records
How can i get rid my car without the title and registered in another state?
You cannot sell or trade a car without a title. Apply for a duplicate title at your local DMV.
Where to call to find out if a car is clear of finance?
The DMV of the state it is registered in should be able to tell you if a lien is still in effect on the vehicle.
What happens if you stop paying insurance on a paid off car?
Depending on the state the DMV can suspend the registered owners drivers licenses.
You purchased car in Nevada and did not receive a title the car was never registered in Nevada so the dmv says they cant do anything you have to contact California dmv branchi did and they wont help?
Return to seller and get your money back until he can supply clear title to vehicle
