Before you make the trip
New title or registration requires an appointment
MVC explicitly states no walk-ins for initial registration. Choose the New Title or Registration appointment type.
Review initial registration and appointmentsRegister a privately purchased vehicle
Bring the title, ID, New Jersey insurance card or company/policy information, and completed BA-49. Bring power of attorney if someone else signs, plus applicable reassignment, lien or out-of-state ownership documents.
Read the initial vehicle-registration checklistTasks available online
Guidance applies to mvc vehicle centers. The official location page identifies any services or tests limited to particular offices.
Agency guidance checked October 25, 2026. Office records and guidance have separate verification dates.
Compare nearby offices
These offices are in New Jersey and have the same office category. Confirm that the location handles your transaction. Distances are straight-line distances, not driving distances.
Somerville MVC Vehicle Center
Somerville, NJ · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM, Sat 8 AM–3 PM
Cherry Hill MVC Vehicle Center
Cherry Hill, NJ · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM, Sat 8 AM–3 PM
Jersey City MVC Vehicle Center
Jersey City, NJ · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM, Sat 8 AM–3 PM
East Orange MVC Vehicle Center
East Orange, NJ · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM, Sat 8 AM–3 PM