{"id":10284,"date":"2024-06-17T08:54:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T08:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=10284"},"modified":"2025-01-15T14:09:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T14:09:12","slug":"registering-your-car-in-a-new-state","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/auto\/registering-your-car-in-a-new-state\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Before I Have To Register My Car in My New State After a Move?\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When you move to a new state, you have to deal with all the logistics, including changing your address and finding the best restaurants near your new home. When it comes to your car insurance<\/a>, you need to first make sure your current insurer can legally operate in your new state. If you need to find a new carrier, it\u2019s always best to do that early, so you have a few days of overlapping coverage \u2013 just to be on the safe side. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Another important detail is updating your car registration. Wondering how to register your vehicle after a move? Each state has its own system, so you\u2019ll need to register your vehicle after moving. But how long do you have before your old registration is no longer valid in your new home? <\/p>\n\n\n\n While registering your car as soon as possible is always a good idea, some states give you more time than others. Keeping track of the deadlines can help you successfully manage your move and avoid any penalties for invalid licensing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because each state handles vehicle registration differently, deadlines can vary. There\u2019s usually a grace period with your local tax office or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to update your information, such as registering your car and getting a new license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This can give you the breathing room to handle all the administrative details of permanently moving to a new address. However, some states do require you to register your vehicle right away. Be sure to look up the rules in your new state before you move, then add the deadline to your moving checklist for a hassle-free transition to your new home<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Only three states don\u2019t have a grace period for car licensing after moving: Massachusetts, Michigan, and New Mexico. That means you must register your car immediately after officially updating your address. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other states have deadlines that range from 10 days to 90 days. Here\u2019s a basic breakdown of the different registration periods:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the Registration Deadline<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n