New Jersey

When moving from West Virginia to New Jersey, you must register your vehicle within 60 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 60 days. Plan to visit the New Jersey DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in New Jersey costs $35.50-$84 based on weight. Title transfer fee is $60 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 6.625%. Budget for these costs before your move.

New Jersey requires emissions testing: Statewide (OBD-II test). No recurring safety inspection is required. Check if your specific county requires testing.

New Jersey requires minimum liability insurance of 15/30/5 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current West Virginia minimums are 25/50/25. You must update your insurance to meet New Jersey requirements before registering.

New Jersey requires both front and rear plates (West Virginia requires rear only). Surrender out-of-state plates; new NJ plates issued. You will need to surrender your West Virginia plates and obtain new New Jersey plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official New Jersey DMV at https://www.nj.gov/mvc/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.