N.J. Admin. Code § 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.
13:20-43.17 shall 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).
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