Title 39, Title 39: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC REGULATION

39:10-11.2 Electronic lien, titling system for motor vehicles. 1. a. Within 60 days of the effective date of this act, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall complete a study to determine whether the commission has the resources and capability to…

39:10-11.3 Additional requirements. 2. In addition to the requirements set forth in chapter 34 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes, whenever the chief administrator seeks to contract for the establishment and implementation of an electronic lien and titling system, the specificat…

39:10-11.4 Requirements for bidders. 3. In addition to the provisions of chapter 34 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes concerning the qualifications of bidders, an applicant seeking to enter into a contract with the State to establish and implement an electronic lien and titling…

39:10-11.5 Participation. 4. Within one year of the date upon which an electronic lien and titling system established pursuant to this act becomes operational, all lienholders, except individuals and those lienholders who are not normally engaged in the business of financing moto…

39:10-11.6 Rules, regulations. 5. The chief administrator may adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act, including, but not necessarily limited to, regulations providin…

39:10-12. Lost papers, duplicate certificate; fees; false statements in application 39:10-12. If certificate of ownership, or title papers, are lost, the director may, upon proof of certification or otherwise in the manner required by him and if satisfied of the bona fides of the…

39:10-13. File of certificates kept; destruction of other certificates The commissioner shall retain a file of all certificates of ownership until the vehicles described therein shall be eight years old according to the year of manufacture stated in such certificate of ownership.…

39:10-14. Notations; index; certificates; security interests; fees; furnishing information from records A. The director shall, on the record or abstract of every motor vehicle registered with him, which is subject to a security interest of which notice is required to be filed wit…

39:10-15. Procedure and delivery of title papers upon seizure of motor vehicle If a motor vehicle is seized, levied upon, or attached and taken into possession, actually or constructively, by virtue of judicial process issued by a court of competent jurisdiction in this State, or…

39:10-15.1. Certificate of ownership, manufactured home 8. If a manufactured home is sold or otherwise disposed of pursuant to P.L.1999, c.340 (C.2A:18-72 et al.), the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall issue, upon proof of purchase, a certificate of ownership to th…

39:10-16. Defective or improper title papers; procedure to correct; fee 39:10-16. If the title papers or certificate of ownership are defective or improper, or if the motor vehicle was purchased and its sale consummated in another state or country, in accordance with the laws of …

39:10-18. Title papers necessary to registration The commissioner may refuse to grant a registration certificate and plates for a motor vehicle, unless there is furnished to him or his agent title papers or certificate of ownership in conformity with this chapter, in addition to …

39:10-19 Dealer's license; eligibility, term, fee. 39:10-19. No person shall engage in the business of buying, selling or dealing in motor vehicles in this State, nor shall a person engage in activity that would qualify the person as a leasing dealer, as defined in section 2 of P…

39:10-19.1 Definitions relative to off-site sale of certain motor vehicles. 1. As used in this act: "Off-site sale" means the display and sale of new or used recreational vehicles by a recreational vehicle dealer, or used motor vehicles registered in New Jersey by a used motor ve…

39:10-19.2 Certain dealers permitted off-site sale of motor vehicles. 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer, licensed under the provisions of R.S.39:10-19, may hold an off-site sale provided he is grante…

39:10-19.3 Provisional permit for certain off-site motor vehicles sales; conditions. 3. a. The Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission may issue a provisional permit, subject to a fee, for an off-site sale to a licensed recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle deale…

39:10-19.4 Maintenance of booth, desk by dealer at off-site sale premises. 4. a. A dealer conducting an off-site sale shall maintain a booth or desk at the off-site sale premises location for the duration of the sale. The final permit for the sale and the name of the recreational…

39:10-19.5 Online motor vehicle sales; requirements, criteria. 3. a. A licensee may conduct online sales of motor vehicles anywhere in this State in accordance with this chapter subject to the additional requirements set forth in subsection b. of this section. b. In addition to m…

39:10-2. Definitions 39:10-2. As used in this chapter unless other meaning is clearly apparent from the language or context, or unless inconsistent with the manifest intention of the Legislature: "Authorized signatory" means a dealer or leasing dealer and any employee, officer, d…

39:10-20 Fine, suspension, revocation of license; rules, regulations. 39:10-20. The chief administrator may impose a fine not to exceed $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for any subsequent offense upon the holder of a license for a violation of any provision of this chapter. Th…

39:10-21. Possession of title papers by dealer; seizure and sale for nonconformity All dealers for both new and used motor vehicles in this State shall have a certificate of origin, certificate of ownership, or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 for all motor vehicles in their poss…

39:10-22 Forms; seizure of papers; dealer to keep, store all forms, papers, records. 39:10-22. The chief administrator may prepare and prescribe any or all forms necessary for the proper administration of this chapter. The chief administrator or his agent may seize and take posse…

39:10-22.1 Advance written notice prior to examination of books and records. 2. Notwithstanding any other law, rule, regulation, or order to the contrary, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, or a designee, shall give one business day’s advanced wri…

39:10-23. Certificate surrendered when vehicle junked, etc. When a motor vehicle is scrapped, junked or destroyed, or a person permanently parts with its possession other than by sale, he shall immediately surrender and deliver the certificate of ownership to the commissioner, wh…

39:10-24 Violations of chapter; penalties. 39:10-24. A person who purposely or knowingly violates a provision of this chapter for which a specific penalty is not provided herein shall be subject to the penalty provided in section 2 of P.L.2003, c.217 (C.2C:21-4.8). Amended 1946, …

39:10-25 Agency to issue certificates; fees. 39:10-25. The commission may designate any person to be its agent for the issuing and filing of certificates of origin, certificates of registration and certificates of ownership in accordance with the provisions of section 39:10-11 of…

39:10-26. Standards for used motor vehicles for sale Unless otherwise provided in this act, no motor vehicle dealer shall sell at retail any used passenger motor vehicle to be registered in this State, unless such vehicle, meets the standards for the issuance of a certificate of …

39:10-27. Failure to meet standards; liability of seller In the event that any such used passenger motor vehicle is sold at retail and has any defect, which results in its rejection for failure to meet the standards for issuance of such a certificate of approval, in the absence o…

39:10-28. Specification of intended registration in written agreement; informing purchaser of dealer's responsibilities Prior to entering into any agreement for the retail sale of a used passenger motor vehicle, the dealer shall inquire as to whether the vehicle to be purchased i…

39:10-29 Waiver of dealer's obligation; effect. 4. Any agreement of retail sale may contain a provision whereby the purchaser waives the dealer's obligation under section 2 of P.L.1971, c.76 (C.39:10-27); provided, however, a waiver shall be separately stated in the agreement of …

39:10-3. Interpretation of chapter This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to regulate and control titles to, and possession of, all motor vehicles in this state, so as to prevent the sale, purchase, disposal, possession, use or ope…

39:10-30. Violations; penalty Any dealer who fails to comply with the provisions of this act is a disorderly person. L.1971, c. 76, s. 5.

39:10-31. "Salvage certificate of title" defined As used in this act "salvage certificate of tile" means a document issued by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles which serves as proof of ownership of a motor vehicle and provides a method of transfer of the vehicle only…

39:10-32 Vehicle reported stolen or damaged; surrender of certificate of ownership; issuance of salvage certificate of title. 2. a. If a motor vehicle has either been reported as being stolen or suffered sufficient damage to render it economically impractical to repair, the perso…

39:10-33. Recovery of stolen vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership If a motor vehicle reported as being stolen is subsequently recovered, a certificate of ownership for the vehicle which had been surrendered to the director by a person pursuant to subsectio…

39:10-34. Repair of damaged vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership If a motor vehicle which has suffered sufficient damage to render it economically impractical to repair is subsequently repaired, a certificate of ownership for the vehicle may be issued to a…

39:10-35. Fee for inspection The director shall establish a fee for the inspections required under sections 3 and 4 of this act. The fees shall be deposited in a non-lapsing fund which is dedicated to the administration of this act. L.1983, c. 323, s. 5.

39:10-36. Vehicle issued salvage certificate of title by another state If a motor vehicle has been issued a salvage certificate of title, or similar document, by another state, that vehicle may be issued a certificate of ownership pursuant to section 3 or 4 of this act. L.1983, c…

39:10-37. Rules and regulations The director shall promulgate rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) he deems advisable to effectuate the purposes of this act. L.1983, c. 323, s. 7.

39:10-38 Sale of motorcycles permitted on Sunday, certain circumstances. 1. Any dealer engaged in the business of selling motorcycles and licensed pursuant to R.S.39:10-19 and who holds a franchise from a manufacturer of new motorcycles may engage in the business of buying, selli…

39:10-39 Short title. 4. Sections 4 through 7 of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-39 through C.39:10-42) shall be known and may be cited as the "Motor Vehicle Transaction Modernization Act." L.2021, c.462, s.4.

39:10-4 Enforcement intrusted to commission. 39:10-4. The enforcement of this chapter shall be intrusted to the commission and it may make rules and regulations necessary in its judgment for the administration and enforcement thereof in addition thereto but not inconsistent there…

39:10-4.1 Rules, regulations; system to permit electronic motor vehicle sales transaction documents. 8. Not later than 24 months after the effective date of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-19.5 et al.), the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall, in accorda…

39:10-40 Definitions. 5. As used in sections 4 through 7 of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-39 through C.39:10-42): "Buyer" includes a purchaser, debtor, lessee, bailee, transferee, and any person buying, attempting to buy, or receiving a motor vehicle subject to a security interest, le…

39:10-41 Power of attorney documents acknowledged, electronic signature. 6. a. Notwithstanding any provision of law or regulation to the contrary, during a motor vehicle transaction conducted by a licensee authorized to conduct online sales pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2021, c.46…

39:10-42 Notarized signature not required. 7. Notwithstanding any provision of law or regulation to the contrary, during a motor vehicle transaction conducted by an authorized licensee, the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall not require a notariz…