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NJ S846
NJ S846Permits licensed motor vehicle dealers to facilitate issuance of titles and registrations for used motor vehicles purchased by private sale.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to permit a licensed motor vehicle dealer to facilitate the issuance of a certificate of ownership and certificate of registration for a used motor vehicle that is purchased by private sale if the vehicle is to be registered in New Jersey and complies with all requirements for issuance of a certificate of ownership and certificate of registration. The bill authorizes a person who is 17 years of age or older and has purchased a used motor vehicle by private sale that is to be registered in New Jersey to apply to a licensed motor vehicle dealer within 10 working days after purchasing the motor vehicle for the issuance of a certificate of ownership and certificate of registration, instead of applying to the commission for those documents. A licensed motor vehicle dealer may charge a reasonable fee, as determined by the commission, for this service and may issue a temporary registration certificate for the used motor vehicle. A person is required to apply to the commission to renew the motor vehicle's certificate of registration. The bill requires the Chief Administrator of the commission to adopt temporary rules and regulations within three months of the effective date of the bill. The temporary rules and regulations are to be effective for a period not to exceed one year from the date they are filed with the Office of Administrative Law. The bill provides that the rules and regulations are to be amended, adopted, or readopted in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act."
AI Summary
This bill allows licensed motor vehicle dealers in New Jersey to help individuals who have purchased a used car through a private sale (meaning from a non-dealer seller to a non-dealer buyer) obtain their certificate of ownership (title) and registration. Previously, individuals had to go directly to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) for these documents. Now, individuals 17 years or older who buy a used car privately can apply to a licensed dealer within 10 working days of the purchase to get their title and registration, provided the vehicle meets all requirements. Dealers can charge a reasonable fee for this service, as set by the MVC, and can issue temporary registration certificates, but renewals must still be handled through the MVC. The bill also mandates that the Chief Administrator of the MVC must create temporary rules and regulations for this new process within three months, which will be effective for up to one year, and then permanent rules will be established according to the Administrative Procedure Act.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S846 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/846_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/846_I1.HTM |
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