How long do I have to register a vehicle in Indiana?

Q: How long do I have to register a vehicle in Indiana?

Indiana registration is administered by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) . 1. Deadlines - New residents : 60 days from establishing residency (IC 9-18.1-2-1). - Purchased vehicle : 45 days for title application (IC 9-17-3-1). - License plate must be obtained within 60 days. 2. Required Documents - Vehicle title (out-of-state title accepted). - Application for Certificate of Title (Form 205) . - Proof of Indiana insurance : 25/50/25 minimum (IC 9-25-4-5). - Valid Indiana driver license or state ID. - Odometer disclosure for vehicles under 20 years. - VIN inspection (Form 39530) by Indiana law enforcement or licensed dealer for out-of-state vehicles. 3. Fees - Title fee : $15. - Registration : $21.35 to $30.35 passenger. - Excise tax : Annual, varies by vehicle age/value ($12 to $532). - EV supplemental fee : $221.86/year, indexed annually (IC 9-18.1-5-12). - Hybrid supplemental fee : $74.62/year. - Sales tax : 7% (charged at purchase by dealer or BMV). - Plate fee : $9.50. 4. Penalties - Late title (>45 days): $30 penalty . - Operating uninsured: $250 reinstatement fee for first; $500 for second within 5 years; license suspension (IC 9-25-6-3). - Expired registration: $5 to $200 fine depending on duration. 5. Inspections No statewide safety inspection. Indiana repealed the Lake/Porter County emissions inspection program in 2023 — no county-specific emissions testing remains. 6. Online Renewal Renewals via myBMV.com. Initial titling and out-of-state transfers require in-person BMV branch visit. This is legal information, not legal advice.

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Indiana registration is administered by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).

1. Deadlines

New residents: 60 days from establishing residency (IC 9-18.1-2-1).

Purchased vehicle: 45 days for title application (IC 9-17-3-1).

License plate must be obtained within 60 days.

2. Required Documents

Vehicle title (out-of-state title accepted).

Application for Certificate of Title (Form 205).

Proof of Indiana insurance: 25/50/25 minimum (IC 9-25-4-5).

Valid Indiana driver license or state ID.

Odometer disclosure for vehicles under 20 years.

VIN inspection (Form 39530) by Indiana law enforcement or licensed dealer for out-of-state vehicles.

3. Fees

Title fee: $15.

Registration: $21.35 to $30.35 passenger.

Excise tax: Annual, varies by vehicle age/value ($12 to $532).

EV supplemental fee: $221.86/year, indexed annually (IC 9-18.1-5-12).

Hybrid supplemental fee: $74.62/year.

Sales tax: 7% (charged at purchase by dealer or BMV).

Plate fee: $9.50.

4. Penalties

Late title (>45 days): $30 penalty.

Operating uninsured: $250 reinstatement fee for first; $500 for second within 5 years; license suspension (IC 9-25-6-3).

Expired registration: $5 to $200 fine depending on duration.

5. Inspections

No statewide safety inspection. Indiana repealed the Lake/Porter County emissions inspection program in 2023 — no county-specific emissions testing remains.

6. Online Renewal

Renewals via myBMV.com. Initial titling and out-of-state transfers require in-person BMV branch visit.

This is legal information, not legal advice.