A Motor Vehicle Regulations and Procedures Information Guide
The Fast Track to Vehicle Services Facts, a newly updated, one-stop shop for state and provincial comparative motor vehicle data can be at your fingertips for easy reference to questions such as:
- What kind of security features are used on certificates of title?
- What is the duration of the registration period – one or two years – in each jurisdiction?
- When do jurisdictions require a VIN inspection?
- What are AAMVA’s readability standards for license plates?
- How much is sales/excise tax in each jurisdiction?
- Who requires safety and emissions inspections, and how often are they required?
Get a leading edge on current trends in the motor vehicle administration field from this single source!
AAMVA has compiled this publication with information provided by United States and Canadian jurisdictions. Some jurisdictions did not respond or update each question included in the publication. (See List of Participating Jurisdictions.)
Table of Contents
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Section 1: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN)
Section 2: Title Document
Section 3: Registration
Section 4: License Plates
Section 5: Fees
Section 6: Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing
Section 7: Miscellaneous
Section 8: Engineering and Vehicle Inspection
Section 9: Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Appendix: AAMVA License Plate Legibility Testing Guidelines for Reflective Sheeting
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