What I mean is... when the officer pulls you over and says "license and registration"... what documents, exactly, does he need? Driver's license and insurance card, duh. But does he need to see my title for my car? my paperwork from when i licensed my car? I'm just figuring out what to keep with me and what I can keep in my files in my house... because I don't actually want to keep any more personal files in my car than I have to. Thanks.
2007-08-21 07:03:13 · 4 answers · asked by Holly Maria 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
The registration is the piece of paper that shows the expiration date, who owns the car, and the plate and vehicle identification number. This paper changes every year when you pay your registration renewal fees. In your car you should have this and proof of insuranse. Keep the title at home in a safe place.
2007-08-21 08:37:43 · answer #1 · answered by worldthatwas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The names for these documents, or their purpose, is what is causing you some confusion. You (the person) have a (personal) driver's license. When you purchase a car or other vehicle), you receive a (vehicle) title AND (vehicle) registration certificate. In addition, you must acquire proof of (vehicle) insurance.
You do not need to (nor should you) keep the vehicle's title in the car. However, in case someone other than you were to drive your car, you need to keep the vehicle's registration certificate AND proof of insurance card in the vehicle, or endure the inconvenience of remembering to pass these two items back and forth between actual drivers of the vehicle. This would be a real pain!
An officer who has stopped you for a traffic infraction will ask you for your driver's license, your vehicle's registration, and your proof of insurance.
2007-08-21 07:24:10 · answer #2 · answered by m_wheeler 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You get a piece of paper when you get your license plates. This is the registration. It should be in the vehicle at all times. Your Title, should be kept in a safe place (not in the vehicle. Most police will ask for your drivers license, registration and proof of insurance.
2007-08-21 08:21:01 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The registration . . . the piece of paper that says that plate belongs on that vin number, and who actually owns the car. So they know you're not just illegally attaching plates to whatever car you want to drive today.
2007-08-21 07:15:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋