N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-7.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:20-7.4 - Temporary authorization certificates; period of validity

(a) Except as otherwise provided in (b) below, whenever a motor vehicle, which has been previously registered other than on a temporary basis in a foreign jurisdiction and is less than five model years old and will not become five model years old within the two-month period following the calendar month of initial registration in this State, is initially registered in this State, the registrant thereof shall be issued a temporary authorization certificate. Such motor vehicle shall be presented at an official inspection facility for the issuance of an inspection decal within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. A motor vehicle receiving an inspection decal pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to inspection during the calendar year in which the motor vehicle becomes five model years old no later than the last day of the calendar month within that year that is designated on the inspection decal affixed to such motor vehicle pursuant to this subsection. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation.

(b) A motor vehicle for which a temporary authorization certificate has been issued pursuant to (a) above that is registered as a commercial vehicle or passenger vehicle transportation shall be presented for inspection at a licensed private inspection facility within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on an annual basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule.

(c) Whenever a passenger vehicle, which has been previously registered other than on a temporary basis in a foreign jurisdiction and is five model years old or older or will become five model years old within the two-month period following the calendar month of initial registration in this State, is initially registered in this State, the registrant thereof shall be issued a temporary authorization certificate. Such motor vehicle shall be presented for inspection at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. The passenger vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule.

(d) Whenever a new passenger vehicle, which has been purchased in a foreign jurisdiction and temporarily registered therein, is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, the registrant thereof shall be issued a temporary authorization certificate. Such motor vehicle shall be presented at an official inspection facility for the issuance of an inspection decal within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. A new passenger vehicle receiving a decal pursuant to this subsection shall be subject to inspection not later than five years from the last day of the calendar month in which the decal was issued for such motor vehicle, and the decal affixed to such motor vehicle pursuant to this subsection shall so indicate. A new motor vehicle receiving a decal pursuant to this subsection that is registered as a commercial vehicle or passenger vehicle transportation shall be subject to inspection not later than one year from the last day of the calendar month in which the decal was issued for such motor vehicle and the decal affixed to such motor vehicle pursuant to this subsection shall so indicate.

(e) Whenever a used motor vehicle, which has been purchased in this State or any other state and which has affixed thereto an unexpired New Jersey inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal, is initially registered by the purchaser in this State and the unexpired inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal indicates that the motor vehicle is due for inspection within the twomonth period following the calendar month in which such motor vehicle is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, the registrant thereof shall either:

1. Present such motor vehicle for inspection at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility, within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule; or

2. Present such motor vehicle for inspection at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility, no later than the expiration date of the New Jersey inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal affixed to the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule.

(f) Whenever a used motor vehicle, which has been purchased in this State or any other state and which has affixed thereto an unexpired New Jersey inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal, is initially registered by the purchaser in this State and the unexpired inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal indicates that the motor vehicle is not due for inspection within the twomonth period following the calendar month in which such motor vehicle is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, the registrant thereof shall either:

1. Present such motor vehicle for inspection at a licensed private inspection facility within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. A motor vehicle inspected pursuant to this paragraph that is found to be in proper operating condition shall retain the existing inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal issued therefor and shall next be inspected at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility no later than the expiration date of the New Jersey inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal affixed to the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule. A motor vehicle inspected pursuant to this paragraph that is found to be defective shall be subject to reinspection by an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility no later than the last day of the calendar month following the calendar month in which the motor vehicle failed inspection, except as otherwise provided at N.J.A.C. 13:20-7.6(a). Following successful completion of reinspection at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility, the motor vehicle shall be issued an inspection certificate of approval having an expiration date that coincides with that of the unexpired New Jersey inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal that was affixed to the motor vehicle at the time of its purchase and the motor vehicle shall next be inspected at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility no later than that expiration date. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule; or

2. Present such motor vehicle for inspection at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility no later than the expiration date of the New Jersey inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal affixed to the motor vehicle. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule.

(g) Whenever a used motor vehicle registered as a passenger vehicle, which has been purchased in this State or any other state and which does not have affixed thereto a New Jersey inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal, is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, and the motor vehicle is less than five model years old and will not become five model years old within the two-month period following the calendar month in which such motor vehicle is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, the registrant thereof shall present such motor vehicle at an official inspection facility for the issuance of an inspection decal within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. A motor vehicle receiving a decal pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to inspection during the calendar year in which the motor vehicle becomes five model years old, no later than the last day of the calendar month within that year that is designated on the decal affixed to such motor vehicle pursuant to this paragraph. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule.

1. Whenever a used motor vehicle that is registered as a commercial vehicle or passenger vehicle transportation, which has been purchased in this State or any other state and which does not have affixed thereto a New Jersey inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal, is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, the registrant thereof shall present such motor vehicle for inspection at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on an annual basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule.

(h) Whenever a used motor vehicle, which has been purchased in this State or any other state and which does not have affixed thereto a New Jersey inspection certificate of approval or inspection decal, is initially registered by the purchaser in this State and the motor vehicle is five model years old or older or will become five model years old within the two-month period following the calendar month in which such motor vehicle is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, the registrant thereof shall be issued a temporary authorization certificate. Such motor vehicle shall be presented for inspection at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or rule.

(i) Whenever a used motor vehicle, which has been purchased in this State and is less than five model years old and will not become five model years old within the two-month period following the calendar month of initial registration by the purchaser in this State and which has affixed thereto a collector motor vehicle windshield sticker issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.2A(c), is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, the windshield sticker shall be deemed void and the registrant thereof shall be issued a temporary authorization certificate, and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.17shall either:

1. Present such motor vehicle at an official inspection facility for the issuance of an inspection decal within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate if the registrant does not wish to retain the collector motor vehicle designation. A motor vehicle receiving a decal pursuant to this paragraph shall be subject to inspection during the calendar year in which the motor vehicle becomes five model years old no later than the last day of the calendar month within that year that is designated on the decal affixed to such motor vehicle pursuant to this paragraph. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation; or

2. Present such motor vehicle to the Chief Administrator or his or her designee within 14 days of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate and make application for designation as a collector motor vehicle in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.2A(a) through (f).

(j) Whenever a used motor vehicle, which has been purchased in this State and is five model years old or older or will become five model years old within the two-month period following the calendar month of initial registration by the purchaser in this State and which has affixed thereto a collector motor vehicle windshield sticker issued pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.2A(c), is initially registered by the purchaser in this State, the windshield sticker shall be deemed void and the registrant thereof shall be issued a temporary authorization certificate and shall either:

1. Present such motor vehicle for inspection at an official inspection facility or a licensed private inspection facility within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate. The motor vehicle shall thereafter be inspected on a biennial basis, except as otherwise provided by law or regulation.

2. Present such motor vehicle to the Chief Administrator or his or her designee within 14 days of the date of issuance of the temporary authorization certificate and make application for designation as a collector motor vehicle in accordance with N.J.A.C. 13:20-43.2A(a) through (f).

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:20-7.4

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 810(a), effective 5/16/2016

Amended by 53 N.J.R. 2056(a), effective 12/6/2021