Driving a vehicle on the roads publically needs you to register it. Each state has different policies to register a vehicle with its reserved departments. So right after buying a car, the first thing you have to do is registering it with your state’s motor vehicles agency (MVA).

 For this, you most probably need car insurance proof, the vehicle’s title, the driver’s license, and other documentation. Plus, you have to pay the registration fee and display your plates on the car. It entirely depends on whether you are applying for the registration for the first time or renewing the registration.

Consider focusing on MVA’s policies and rules for your vehicle.

Ensure Plates’ Validity

In California and other states, you have to renew the registration of your vehicle yearly. Once your registration is renewed successfully, you will get stickers for the whole year. You can paste the stickers on the plates that show the validity of your license plates.

Usually, license plates stay with the vehicle once they are issued. However, some customized plates, special recognition, or special interest plates may reassign to another vehicle at the request of its owner.

License Plates

Getting license plates for the vehicle needs you to register them. Do you know thirty-one states need two plates for one vehicle?

Yes, one plate is placed on the front side and one for the rear of the vehicle. On the other hand, nineteen states need you to place just one plate on the rearview.

Vehicle Registration Process

Here is a list of things you need to consider for the registration of a vehicle and a permit with a license plate:

·         Driver’s license

·         Registrant Identification Number (RIN) (in case if you don’t have a driver’s license)

·         Insurance proof from the insurance provider

·         Valid permit of the vehicle with complete transfer

·         Complete package of used vehicle data (in case of a passenger vehicle, self-propelled motor, commercial vehicle

·         Complete proof of vehicle purchasing with a receipt

Moreover, if you need a license plate sticker, you must have:

Safety Standard Certificate

You don’t need to submit this certificate in the case of trailers, off-road vehicles, mopeds, or snowmobiles.

Cost and Delivery

You can have a vehicle permit for all kinds of vehicles for just $32, whereas a license plate with a license is available for $59. Your license place sticker will be $60 for Northern Ontario and $120 for Southern Ontario.

While registering, you have to provide retail sales tax in order to sell the vehicle. You also have to clear all dues along with other charges. You can pay charges via Visa, debit, cash, MasterCard, or certified cheque.

Delivery of the License Plates

Right after the completion of the procedure, your license plates and vehicle permit will be issued. Your customized plates will be directly sent to the given address.

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

The vehicle manufacturer sets a unique number called a vehicle identification number. It is placed on the vehicle’s dashboard. Your permit also has the vehicle identification number. It is usually required while renewing a license plate sticker online.  

The vehicle identification number printed on the dashboard and your permit must be the same. In case of mismatching, you need to go through further procedures. The following documents are needed:

·         Permit of the vehicle – the vehicle permit is mandatory

·         Inter-province motor vehicle liability card along with other documents, such as:

·         Original warranty of the vehicle that manufacturer has provided

·         Copy of the invoice that manufacturer-provided

·         Copy of the bill or sale certificate provided from the original seller

·         Copy of title certificate of origin certificate

·         Copy of new vehicle data statement

·         Clearance of vehicle from an authorized dealer

·         Written proof from provincial police that verifies the validity of vehicle registration

·         Valid safety standards certificate

·         Confirmed affidavit from the vehicle owner that simply shows the vehicle identification number error

Using Current Plates

You are free to use license plates with your vehicle where ever you move. However, for this, you have to provide the plate ownership of the vehicle while registering the vehicle.

On the other hand, if your vehicle is old for more than 20 years, you may need an appraisal. Again, the Ministry of Finance can help you further in this regard.  

In any case, if you want to drive a vehicle but don’t want to register it, you have to get a 10-day special permit. Driving a car without a permit is not safe at all. Beware of breaching rules as it can put you in danger.