Oklahoma drivers must carry registration starting July 1
A new law going into effect July 1 will not only allow Oklahoma drivers to keep their license plates when selling their vehicles, but it will also require that drivers carry their registration in their cars at all times.
The process of registering a newly purchased car with the Oklahoma Tax Commission differs whether you are purchasing the vehicle from a dealership or an individual, according to officials.
If you buy a vehicle from a dealership, that car will come with a paper tag and you will have 30 days to register the vehicle in order to avoid penalties. When registering the vehicle, you will have a choice of placing your old tag on the vehicle or purchasing a new one from the OTC or your local tag agent.
If you buy a vehicle somewhere other than a dealership and you do not have a tag from a previous vehicle, the car may be driven for five days without a plate. During these five days, you must have a copy of the bill of sale or the assigned title in the vehicle. If you have a tag from a previous vehicle, you may place the tag on the newly purchased vehicle after it has been titled and registered. You have 30 days before incurring any penalties.
Under the new law, Oklahomans will also be required to carry their annual certificates of registration in their cars at all times. This is issued at the time of initial registration and annually when the vehicle registration is renewed, officials said.
If you lost your registration, officials with the Oklahoma Tax Commission said you can go to a tag agency or the tax commission and purchase a new certificate of registration for $1. You may also order one online for $3.70.
Here's what you will need:
- Last four characters of VIN, HIN or serial number
- Street address number
- And one of the following:
- Current primary license plate number
- Boat registration number
- Decal number for outboard motors
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