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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-11.6 - Rules, regulations.

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 providing for the oversight of any successful bidder by the chief administrator and regulations designating the class or classes of lienholders that are exempt from the provisions of the act requiring participation by all lienholders within one year.
L.2017, c.308, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-12 - Lost papers, duplicate certificate; fees; false statements in application

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 application, prepare a certificate of ownership, certify it and authorize its use in place of the original, with the same effect as the original. The director shall collect a fee of $25 for this duplicate certificate.
A person who falsely states, in any application to the director for a duplicate certificate of ownership, that a certificate of ownership, or title papers, are lost, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $200.00 nor more than $500.00 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 30 days or both.
Amended 1946,c.136,s.8; 1951,c.295,s.2; 1963,c.34,s.4; 1968,c.130,s.13; 1975,c.180,s.16; 1994,c.60,s.27.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-13 - File of certificates kept; destruction of other certificates

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. Authority is hereby granted to the commissioner to destroy all other certificates of ownership.
Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 629, s. 9.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-14 - Notations; index; certificates; security interests; fees; furnishing information from records

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 with him, make a notation of the existence of such security interest and shall index the same under the name of the owner of record of the vehicle, so long as the security interest remains unterminated of record.
B. Upon request from any person, the director shall issue a certificate showing names and addresses of the parties to any contract of conditional sale or chattel mortgage or other instrument, or to any financing statement, the name and address of the holder of the lien or liens under such contract, chattel mortgage or other instrument or of the secured party, the date thereof or of the financing statement, the date of filing, the make, model, identification number or numbers of the motor vehicle, and, if the condition in the contract of conditional sale or chattel mortgage has been performed or the security interest has been terminated, a statement to that effect, for which he shall be entitled to a fee of $5.00.
C. For a full certified copy of any instrument showing a lien on or a security interest in a motor vehicle the director shall be entitled to a fee of $10.00 for the certificate plus $0.50 for each copy of any paper certified.
D. When evidence of satisfaction of any contract of conditional sale or chattel mortgage or other instrument, or evidence of the termination of a security interest, as aforesaid, shall be presented to the director, he shall make a notation thereof on the record of the sale of such motor vehicle, showing that the condition in the contract of conditional sale or chattel mortgage has been performed or the security interest has been terminated; provided, however, that the evidence of satisfaction of a chattel mortgage on a motor vehicle executed after September 1, 1951 shall be submitted by the county recording officer on a form prescribed by the director, unless the chattel mortgage is one that is not required, under the provisions of this section R.S. 39:10-11, to be presented to and recorded by the director.
E. The director, his agents, and employees of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall not incur any personal liability in carrying out the provisions of this section or in furnishing any information provided herein from the records of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 629, s. 10; L.1951, c. 334, p. 1174, s. 2; L.1961, c. 122, p. 739, s. 6; L.1968, c. 130, s. 14, eff. Aug. 1, 1968; L.1975, c. 180, s. 17, eff. Jan. 1, 1976; L.1982, c. 53, s. 7, eff. July 1, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-15 - Procedure and delivery of title papers upon seizure of motor vehicle

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 by virtue of a statute, State, Federal or otherwise, the person from whose possession the motor vehicle was taken, and without prejudice to his rights in the premises, shall surrender the title papers to the commissioner upon written notice or demand from the commissioner. The officer or person so seizing and taking possession of the motor vehicle shall immediately file with the commissioner a notice in writing giving a full description of the motor vehicle, as provided in section 39:10-8 of this Title, and the name and address of the person from whom taken, and shall attach a copy of process or statutory or other authority to the notice. If the motor vehicle is sold in pursuance thereof, the officer so selling it shall execute and deliver to the purchaser at the sale an application for certificate of ownership, in the same form and manner as provided in said section 39:10-8, which shall also contain the name and address of the person from whom the motor vehicle was taken. A copy of the writ, order, decree, execution or other process under which the motor vehicle is sold and a copy of the notice of sale, which notice of sale shall contain a description of the motor vehicle as required by this chapter, shall be attached thereto. If the sale is held by a bailiff or attorney in fact for a lienor, the lienor shall also execute the application for certificate of ownership. The commissioner, upon due application to him by the purchaser at the sale, shall file and record purchase of the vehicle as provided in section 39:10-8.
Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 630, s. 11.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-15.1 - Certificate of ownership, manufactured home

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 the purchaser, with no encumbrances listed thereon.
L.1999,c.340,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-16 - Defective or improper title papers; procedure to correct; fee

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 such state or country regulating the sale of motor vehicles, and not made for the purpose of evading the provisions of this chapter, the bona fide owner of the motor vehicle may apply to the director to correct the defects, or permit the title papers to be received.
The director shall, upon such proof as he requires showing that it is just and equitable that the defects be corrected or that the title papers or certificate of ownership be received, with or without hearing, determine the truth and merits of the application and whether the holder appears to be the bona fide owner of the motor vehicle, and may issue his certificate correcting the defects or permitting the title papers or certificate of ownership to be so recorded and filed. The person submitting the papers shall pay to the director a fee of $20 for the issuing and filing of the certificate.
Before issuing the certificate the director may, in his discretion, require the person to advertise in a newspaper having a general circulation in the county where he resides, for the space of two weeks, at least once a week, making three insertions in all, a notice briefly stating that the person has applied to the director to correct defects in the motor vehicle title papers or to receive the title papers out of time, or, as the case may be, giving a description of the motor vehicle as provided in R.S.39:10-8, and that if anyone desires to be heard in opposition thereto, he may do so by appearing before the director on a date and at a place named, or communicating with him prior thereto. He shall also serve like notice on local police, State Police and any other person or agency, as prescribed by the director, personally or by registered mail. Proofs of the publication and service shall be submitted to the director. The director or his agent may have the notice advertised or served at the cost and expense of that person.
Amended 1946,c.136,s.12; 1949,c.235,s.4; 1968,c.130,s.15; 1975,c.180,s.18; 1982,c.53,s.8; 1983,c.403,s.31; 1994,c.60,s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-18 - Title papers necessary to registration

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 the requirements of subtitle one, this Title (39:1-1 et seq.).
Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 632, s. 14.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-19.1 - Definitions relative to off-site sale of certain motor vehicles.

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 vehicle dealer, licensed under the provisions of R.S.39:10-19, at a location other than the dealer's established place of business. An "off-site sale" includes any off-site display of vehicles at which a recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer has a sales person or employee present. For the purposes of this act, "off-site sale" does not include:
a. An off-site display of vehicles at which a recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer has no sales personnel present;
b. The sale of a vehicle at an auction at which only wholesale purchases are permitted; or
c. The use of telephones, telephone call-forwarding, email, internet websites or other internet communications which allow a licensed dealer or dealership employee to communicate with customers while either the customer or the dealer or employee thereof is not present at the licensed physical location of the dealership, provided the contract for the sale of a vehicle is finalized and the sale transaction completed at the licensed location.
"Sponsoring organization" means:
a. a credit union, automobile club, or other such not for profit organization or entity that makes the opportunity to attend and purchase a motor vehicle at an off-site sale available to its members; or
b. a trade show coordinator, or other such organization, entity, or individual that makes the opportunity to attend and purchase a recreational vehicle at an off-site sale available to ticketed individuals.
L.2005, c.351, s.1; amended 2007, c.335, s.25.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-19.2 - Certain dealers permitted off-site sale of motor vehicles.

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 granted a final permit to do so pursuant to section 3 of this act.
L.2005,c.351,s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-19.3 - Provisional permit for certain off-site motor vehicles sales; conditions.

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 dealer, provided:
(1) No more than one permit for a particular location is issued during any calendar quarter;
(2) A completed application and fee, in an amount determined by the chief administrator, is received by the commission at least 15 days prior to the first day of the sale;
(3) The applicant is a recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer, licensed under the provisions of R.S.39:10-19, in good standing;
(4) The sale is not conducted within 1,000 feet of the established place of business of any motor vehicle dealer licensed under the provisions of R.S.39:10-19;
(5) The display and sale of vehicles is conducted for no more than five consecutive days; and
(6) The sale is not open to the general public, but limited to members of the sponsoring organization or in the case of the off-site sales of recreational vehicles, only to ticketed individuals.
b. Following the issuance of a provisional permit for an off-site sale, and in the event that the chief administrator determines that neither the dealer, the sponsoring organization, nor the off-site sale location has an unsatisfactory history of violations of Title 39, the chief administrator shall issue a final permit for an off-site sale to the applicant, provided the dealer applicant delivers to the commission, no later than five days prior to the sale, a surety bond in the amount of $500,000 in the case of a permit for an off-site sale to a licensed used motor vehicle dealer; or $10,000 in the case of a permit for an off-site sale to a licensed recreational vehicle dealer issued by a company authorized to transact surety business in this State and payable to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. If a surety bond is cancelled or terminated for any reason prior to the end date of the sale, the company that issued the surety bond shall immediately notify the chief administrator of the cancellation or termination. The dealer applicant shall immediately obtain and file with the chief administrator a replacement surety bond prior to the end date of the sale that shall cover the uninsured term of the sale. In lieu of a surety bond, a dealer applicant may submit a notarized copy of a certificate of self-insurance issued pursuant to section 30 of P.L.1952, c.173 (C.39:6-52).
L.2005, c.351, s.3; amended 2008, c.73.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-19.4 - Maintenance of booth, desk by dealer at off-site sale premises.

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 vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer to whom the permit was issued shall be prominently displayed at the booth or desk at all times during the off-site sale.
b. Any agreements of sale, offerings, or contracts entered into during the off-site sale shall include, or have attached, the following information, in a clearly identifiable manner:
(1) The address and telephone number of the established place of business of the recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer conducting the off-site sale; and
(2) The recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer's license number; and
(3) A copy of the final permit issued to the recreational vehicle or used motor vehicle dealer authorizing him to conduct the off-site sale.
L.2005,c.351,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-19.5 - Online motor vehicle sales; requirements, criteria.

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 meeting the requirements set forth in this chapter for engaging in the business of buying, selling, and dealing in motor vehicles in this State, licensees conducting online sales of motor vehicles in this State shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Licensees shall maintain a physical presence in the State of New Jersey equal to or greater than the minimum established place of business requirements for new and used motor vehicle dealerships pursuant to R.S. 39:10-19;
(2) Licensees may keep and maintain non-physical, electronic records of online sales of motor vehicles and shall have a stable Internet connection in the office, but the records shall be kept and maintained in a format that allows immediate inspection and examination by the chief administrator or his or her agent; and
(3) Licensees shall only conduct online sales of motor vehicles that constitute inventory held for sale by the licensee or a licensed parent or licensed affiliate thereof.
L.2021, c.462, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-21 - Possession of title papers by dealer; seizure and sale for nonconformity

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 possession. The director, either personally or by his agent, may demand production of, and examine, the certificate of origin, certificate of ownership, or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 for any motor vehicle in a dealer's possession, and examine and inspect any motor vehicle in his possession.
If the demand is not complied with, or there is no certificate of origin, certificate of ownership or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 for a motor vehicle in the possession of a dealer, or if it is not in conformity with this chapter, the director or his agent may seize and take possession of the motor vehicle, and hold it until the certificate of origin, certificate of ownership or writing provided in R.S. 39:10-6 is produced or is corrected, if defective, or ownership of the motor vehicle is established according to law. After the expiration of 90 days from the date the motor vehicle came into his possession, the director may sell it at public sale, upon at least 10 days' written notice of sale to the dealer, served personally or by registered mail, addressed to the dealer at his last known place of business, and notice of the sale being published for a space of two weeks, once a week, making three insertions in all, in one or more newspapers published and circulating in the county where the dealer has his established place of business and also by posting the notice in five public places in the county. The newspapers and places of posting shall be designated by the director. Upon the sale of the motor vehicle, all valid liens and claims for interest therein, if any, shall be transferred from the vehicle to the proceeds of sale, which, subject thereto, shall become the sole property of the State, to be used as other moneys received by the director.
Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 635, s. 17; L.1983, c. 403, s. 32, eff. Dec. 23, 1983.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-22 - Forms; seizure of papers; dealer to keep, store all forms, papers, records.

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 possession of any certificate of ownership or other title papers to which the chief administrator may be entitled, for which a person is under duty to return to the chief administrator, from any person or place in this State, with all the rights, privileges and immunities conferred by law on an officer executing a writ of replevin.
A licensed dealer shall keep and store all required forms, papers, and records as the Motor Vehicle Commission may by regulation require at the licensed premises. In the event a licensee operates multiple licensed dealerships under common ownership or control, such forms, papers, and records may be stored at a centralized record-keeping facility.
Amended 1946, c.136, s.18; 1983, c.403, s.33; 2007, c.335, s.27.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-23 - Certificate surrendered when vehicle junked, etc.

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, who shall issue a receipt therefor to the person surrendering it. When a motor vehicle is sold to be scrapped, junked or destroyed, assignment shall be made to the purchaser in accordance with the provisions of section 39:10-8 of this Title. The purchaser shall within five days deliver the certificate of ownership to the commissioner, who shall issue a receipt therefor to the person surrendering it.
Amended by L.1946, c. 136, p. 636, s. 19.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-24 - Violations of chapter; penalties.

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, c.136, s.20; 2003, c.217, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-25 - Agency to issue certificates; fees.

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 this Title, subject to the requirements of chapter 10, and to any rules and regulations the commission shall impose. The agent shall so act until the agent's authority is revoked by the commission. All moneys received by such agents for the issuing and filing of certificates of origin and certificates of ownership under the provisions of this section shall forthwith be deposited as received with the State Treasurer. The fee allowed the agent for issuing and filing each certificate of ownership shall be fixed by the commission on the basis of the fees collected by the agent for the issuing and filing of such certificates. The commission may limit the fee so paid to a maximum. Such fee shall be paid to the agent by the State Treasurer upon the voucher of the commission in the same manner as other State expenses are paid.
Amended 1946, c.136, s.21; 1959, c.145, s.2; 2003, c.13, s.125.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-26 - Standards for used motor vehicles for sale

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 approval as provided in chapter 8 of Title 39 of the Revised Statutes.
L.1971, c. 76, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-27 - Failure to meet standards; liability of seller

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 of a waiver as provided in this act, the seller shall make, or cause to be made, all the necessary repairs, without charge, or return the full purchase price to the purchaser; provided that such defect or defects are not the result of the purchaser's own act.
L.1971, c. 76, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-28 - Specification of intended registration in written agreement; informing purchaser of dealer's responsibilities

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 is intended for registration in this State in the condition sold and, if so, such fact shall be specified in the written agreement between the dealer and the purchaser, and the dealer, prior to execution of the agreement of sale, shall inform the purchaser of the dealer's responsibilities under this act.
L.1971, c. 76, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-29 - Waiver of dealer's obligation; effect.

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 retail sale and separately signed by the purchaser, and further provided that such a waiver shall include a brief description of known defects that may need to be resolved in order to obtain a certificate of approval for the motor vehicle pursuant to R.S.39:8-2 or R.S.39:8-3. The signing of a waiver by the purchaser shall also serve to eliminate any criminal responsibility placed upon any motor vehicle dealer by P.L.1971, c.76 (C.39:10-26 et seq.).
L.1971, c.76, s.4; amended 2017, s.182, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-31 - "Salvage certificate of title" defined

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 as a salvage motor vehicle.
L.1983, c. 323, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-33 - Recovery of stolen vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership

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 subsection a. of section 2 of this act may be issued by the director to that person only if:
a. The person presents to the director a salvage certificate of title for the motor vehicle;
b. The person presents to the director a report from the law enforcement agency which recovered the vehicle; and
c. The vehicle passes an inspection at a State inspection facility to determine the accuracy of its vehicle identification number.
L.1983, c. 323, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-34 - Repair of damaged vehicle; conditions for issuance of certificate of ownership

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 person only if:
a. The person presents to the director a salvage certificate of title;
b. The repaired vehicle is inspected by an official specially designated by the director to determine the accuracy of its vehicle identification number;
c. The person submits proof of ownership of repair parts used to the director; and
d. The person complies with any other requirement the director deems appropriate.
L.1983, c. 323, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-35 - Fee for inspection

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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-36 - Vehicle issued salvage certificate of title by another state

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. 323, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-37 - Rules and regulations

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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-38 - Sale of motorcycles permitted on Sunday, certain circumstances.

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, selling, or exchanging motorcycles in this State on any day of the week, except that such a dealer shall not be permitted to engage in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging motorcycles on a Sunday in any county where Sunday sales are prohibited pursuant to sections 14 through 18 of P.L.1999, c.90 (C.40A:64-1 et seq.). Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect the sale of automobiles, nor shall it be construed to require a dealer to conduct business on any particular day of the week.
L.2011, c.29, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-39 - Short title.

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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-40 - Definitions.

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, lease, bailment or transfer agreement, or their legal successors in interest.
"Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities.
"Electronic signature" means an electronic symbol, sound, or process attached to, or logically associated with, a record and executed or adopted by an individual with the intent to sign the record.
"Licensee" means any natural person or entity that is licensed to buy, sell or deal in, or lease motor vehicles pursuant to R.S.39:10-19.
"Motor vehicle transaction" means any "sale," "purchase," or "online sale" as those terms are defined pursuant to R.S.39:10-2 or any lease as defined pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1994, c.190 (C.56:12-61), conducted by a licensee.
L.2021, c.462, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-41 - Power of attorney documents acknowledged, electronic signature.

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.462 (C.39:10-19.5), the buyer and authorized licensee may execute and acknowledge power of attorney documents by electronic signature.
b. When executing power of attorney documents pursuant to this section, an electronic signature shall be attributable to a person if it is the action of the person. The act of the person may be shown in any manner, including a showing of the efficacy of any security procedure applied to determine the person to which the electronic signature is attributable.
c. The effect of an electronic signature attributed to a person under subsection b. of this section shall be determined from the context and surrounding circumstances at the time of the creation, execution, or adoption of the electronic signature, including the parties' agreement, if any, and as otherwise provided by law.
d. Electronic signatures permitted under this section shall be executed in accordance with the minimum security requirements set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under 49 C.F.R. s.580.1 et seq. for Assurance Level 2.
e. Nothing in sections 4 through 7 of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-39 through C.39:10-42) shall mandate the use of electronic signatures or require buyers and authorized licensees to provide electronic signatures on power of attorney documents. An electronic signature shall be a valid and acceptable alternative to a traditional ink signature for the purposes of executing power of attorney documents executed in accordance with this section.
f. The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall not reject power of attorney documents submitted by a licensee in accordance with this section on the basis that such documents bear electronic signatures. Nothing in this section shall permit the electronic execution of any documents for the purpose of mileage disclosure subject to R.S.39:10-9 or the federal Truth in Mileage Act of 1986, Pub.L.99-579 (49 U.S.C. s.32705) unless authorized by the chief administrator by regulations adopted pursuant to section 8 of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-4.1).
L.2021, c.462, s.6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10-42 - Notarized signature not required.

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 notarized signature on any electronically signed power of attorney permitted by section 6 of P.L.2021, c.462 (C.39:10-41).
L.2021, c.462, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-2 - Reclaiming possession; payment of costs and penalties

39:10A-2. Reclaiming possession; payment of costs and penalties
At any time prior to sale the owner or other person entitled thereto may reclaim possession of the motor vehicle upon payment of the reasonable costs of removal and storage of the vehicle and any fine or penalty and court costs assessed against him for a violation which gave rise to the seizure or taking possession of such vehicle.
L.1964, c. 81, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-3 - Issuance of junk title certificate; grounds

39:10A-3. Issuance of junk title certificate; grounds
If the public agency taking possession of a motor vehicle pursuant to this act shall, in its report thereof to the director, certify on an application prescribed by him that such motor vehicle is incapable of being operated safely or of being put in safe operational conditional except at a cost in excess of the value thereof, the division shall, without further certification or verification, issue to the public agency for a fee of $2.00 a junk title certificate thereto, with proper assignment thereon, which shall be assigned and delivered to the purchaser of the vehicle at public sale.
L.1964, c. 81, s. 3. Amended by L.1975, c. 180, s. 19, eff. Jan. 1, 1976.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-4 - Execution and delivery of application for certificate of ownership; issuance of certificate; fee

39:10A-4. Execution and delivery of application for certificate of ownership; issuance of certificate; fee
Upon the sale of any motor vehicle for which no junk title certificate shall have been issued, the public agency shall execute and deliver to the purchaser an application for certificate of ownership prescribed by the director in the same form and manner as provided in Revised Statutes 39:10-15, which shall also contain the name and address, if known, of the former owner. Such application shall be accepted by the director for issuance of a certificate of ownership for a fee of $3.00.
L.1964, c. 81, s. 4. Amended by L.1968, c. 130, s. 16, eff. Aug. 1, 1968.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-5 - Sale as barring claims of interest; remission of proceeds of sale

39:10A-5. Sale as barring claims of interest; remission of proceeds of sale
Upon the sale of a motor vehicle pursuant to the provisions of this act all claims of interest therein shall be forever barred and the proceeds realized therefrom after payment of the expenses of possession and sale, shall be remitted to the treasury of the public agency as its sole property.
L.1964, c. 81, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-8 - Motor vehicle abandoned at repair facility

39:10A-8. Motor vehicle abandoned at repair facility
For purposes of this act a motor vehicle shall be deemed to be abandoned if it is left at a motor vehicle repair facility without an attempt by the owner, a person on the owner's behalf or any other person having a legal right thereto to regain possession thereof:
a. For a period in excess of 60 days without the consent of an authorized representative of the motor vehicle repair facility;
b. For a period of 60 days in excess of the period for which consent has been given by an authorized representative of the motor vehicle repair facility; or
c. For a period in excess of 60 days after being notified by an authorized representative of the motor vehicle repair facility that service or repairs to the motor vehicle have been completed.
L.1983, c. 455, s. 1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-9 - Removal and storage, sale or obtaining junk title certificate; inapplicability if dispute between repair facility and owner on amount due

39:10A-9. Removal and storage, sale or obtaining junk title certificate; inapplicability if dispute between repair facility and owner on amount due
a. An authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility may take one or more of the following actions with respect to an abandoned motor vehicle:
(1) Remove and store, or hire another person to remove and store the motor vehicle pursuant to section 3 of this act;
(2) Sell or cause the motor vehicle to be sold, at public or private sale, pursuant to section 4 of this act; or
(3) Cause a junk title certificate to be issued for the motor vehicle pursuant to section 5 of this act.
b. No motor vehicle shall be sold and no junk title certificate shall be issued pursuant to this act where the cause for a motor vehicle being left in the possession of a motor vehicle repair facility for a period in excess of that set forth in section 1 of this act is a dispute between the motor vehicle repair facility and the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto regarding the amount to be paid in order to regain possession of the motor vehicle.
L.1983, c. 455, s. 2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-10 - Notice to owner of intent to remove and store

39:10A-10. Notice to owner of intent to remove and store
Prior to the removal and storage of a motor vehicle pursuant to section 2. a.(1) of this act, an authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility shall give the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto 30 days' notice of the intent to remove and store the motor vehicle.
L.1983, c. 455, s. 3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-11 - Notice of intent to and of date, time, place and manner of sale

39:10A-11. Notice of intent to and of date, time, place and manner of sale
Prior to the sale of a motor vehicle pursuant to section 2. a.(2) of this act, an authorized representative of a motor vehicle repair facility shall:
a. Give the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto, the holder of any security interest in the motor vehicle filed with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles and the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles 30 days notice of the intent to sell the motor vehicle or cause it to be sold; and
b. Give the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto and the holder of any security interest in the motor vehicle filed with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles at least five days notice of the date, time, place and manner of the proposed sale.
L.1983, c. 455, s. 4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-12 - Junk title certificate; issuance; notice

39:10A-12. Junk title certificate; issuance; notice
If a motor vehicle repair facility determines that a motor vehicle subject to the provisions of this act is incapable of being operated safely or of being put in safe operational condition except at a cost in excess of the value thereof, an authorized representative of the motor repair facility shall so certify to the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles, on an application prescribed by him, and the Division of Motor Vehicles shall thereupon, without further certification or verification, issue to the motor vehicle repair facility, for a fee of $10.00, a junk title certificate for the vehicle; but no title certificate shall be issued unless the motor vehicle repair facility first gives 30 days notice of its intention to obtain a junk title certificate to the owner of the motor vehicle or other person having a legal right thereto and to the holder of any security interest in the motor vehicle filed with the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles.
L.1983, c. 455, s. 5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-13 - Notices; writing; method of delivery; publication

39:10A-13. Notices; writing; method of delivery; publication
Any notice required to be given by this act shall be in writing and sent by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the person to whom the notice is to be given. In the event that the notice is unclaimed by the addressee, or if the address of the person to whom the notice is to be given is unknown to the person giving the notice and cannot be ascertained from the records on file with the Division of Motor Vehicles, the notice shall be given by publishing it twice in at least one newspaper published in this State and circulating in the municipality in which the motor vehicle is left.
L.1983, c. 455, s. 6.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-14 - Reclamation of possession by owner prior to sale or issuance of junk title certificate

39:10A-14. Reclamation of possession by owner prior to sale or issuance of junk title certificate
At any time prior to the sale of the motor vehicle or the issuance of a junk title certificate therefor, the owner of the motor vehicle may reclaim possession of the motor vehicle from the motor vehicle repair facility or other person with whom the motor vehicle is stored pursuant to this act, upon payment of the reasonable costs of removal and storage of the motor vehicle, the expenses incurred pursuant to the provisions of this act, and the charges for the servicing or repair of the motor vehicle.
L.1983, c. 455, s. 7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-15 - Sale of motor vehicle; certificate of ownership; application; issuance; fee

39:10A-15. Sale of motor vehicle; certificate of ownership; application; issuance; fee
Upon the sale of a motor vehicle for which no junk title certificate has been issued, an application for a certificate of ownership on a form prescribed by the Director of the Division of Motor Vehicles shall be submitted to the director. The application, in addition to containing any information required by the director, shall set forth the name and address, if known, of the former owner and shall contain a certification from the motor vehicle repair facility selling the motor vehicle that the sale was in conformity with the provisions of this act. The application shall be accepted by the director for issuance of a certificate of ownership for a fee of $10.00.
L.1983, c. 455, s. 8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 39 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic Regulation › Section 39:10A-16 - Bar of claims of former owner, other person formerly having legal right and holder of security interest

39:10A-16. Bar of claims of former owner, other person formerly having legal right and holder of security interest
Upon the sale of a motor vehicle, or the issuance of a junk title certificate pursuant to the provisions of this act, all claims of interest in the motor vehicle of the former owner, any other person formerly having legal right thereto and any holder of a security interest shall be forever barred, except as provided for in section 10 of this act.
L.1983, c. 455, s. 9.