New Jersey § 39:3-31
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:3-31.
The Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission , upon presentation of a statement by the holder of an original registration certificate
that he requires a duplicate registration certificate for use by members of his family,
shall issue a duplicate original registration certificate to the holder of the original
registration certificate upon the payment to the chief administrator of a fee of $5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the fee for a duplicate
registration certificate for any new passenger automobile required to be registered
for a 48-month term or for any new passenger automobile leased for a term of more
than 12 months pursuant to R.S.39:3-4 , shall be $11. Any such duplicate original registration certificate may be used in the same manner
and for the same purpose as the original registration certificate but may be used
only by the holder of the original registration certificate or a member of his family. Any reference to the original registration certificate in the chapter to which this
act is supplementary or in Title 39 of the Revised Statutes as amended and supplemented
shall be deemed to include any and all duplicate original registration certificates
issued pursuant to this act and, in the event that the holder of the original registration
certificate shall be required to surrender the same by virtue of the provisions of
any law, he shall also be required to surrender the duplicate original registration
certificate if he shall have had such duplicate original registration certificate
issued to him. The chief administrator shall make and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate
the purposes of this act. This section shall also apply to registration certificates for motorized bicycles.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:3-31
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:3-31 cover?
Section 39:3-31 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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