A 541 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes purchaser of automobile by private sale to operate automobile for three-day period following purchase without permanent registration or transfer of title.

This bill allows New Jersey residents who buy passenger cars privately (from non-dealers) to legally drive the vehicle for three days without permanent registration. To qualify, buyers must submit basic details online - including insurance proof - to the Motor Vehicle Commission, which then provides a temporary license plate and email receipt. The car must be insured per state law and display the temporary plate during the three-day period. Violating these rules carries a $100 fine, and the commission must maintain a public database accessible to law enforcement.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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