| All vehicles in the US are required to be | | | | being supplied by the current owner of the |
| registered, by law, before being driven through | | | | automobile. |
| public spaces. This needs to be renewed on a | | | | When you purchase an automobile, you become |
| yearly basis and those who break the law are | | | | legally responsible for the payment of any monies |
| subject to a fine and possibly imprisonment. | | | | owed on the vehicle, as well as associated fees |
| The registering of a vehicle basically means that in | | | | and charges. This is why anyone selling a car |
| return for paying a fee you are now free to drive | | | | privately is suggested to consumers to record the |
| the automobile on public roads. It is provided only | | | | transaction with an auto bill of sale form. This will |
| if you have insurance for the vehicle and is based | | | | provide proof that the vehicle has been |
| on several factors including the year, make and | | | | transferred to a new owner and that the new |
| model of the car. | | | | owner is now responsible for any of the above |
| The actual process of obtaining registration may | | | | fees and charges. |
| differ in each state. However, the most common | | | | Although the process of registering your vehicle |
| documents that will have to be produced at the | | | | may seem expensive and troublesome, it is |
| time of registration are the title to the car, proof | | | | however a necessary part of car ownership and |
| of insurance and a bill of sale. Many states will | | | | will protect you against various types of fraud |
| refuse to register a automobile without these | | | | associated with your automobile. |