To register a car in Indiana, you need to prepare and submit several documents and meet specific requirements:
Required Documents and Information
- Completed Application for Certificate of Title (Form 205)
- Original vehicle title (or Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin for new vehicles)
- Bill of Sale if recently purchased
- Indiana driver's license or identification card
- Proof of Indiana car insurance meeting state minimum coverage
- Proof of residency in Indiana
- Social Security Number
- Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 43230) if odometer info is not on the title
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection certificate if the vehicle has never had an Indiana title (can be done free at BMV or by a police officer for a small fee)
- Proof of vehicle inspection if applicable (required in certain counties)
- Payment for titling and registration fees (varies by vehicle weight and registration duration)
Registration Process
- If purchased within the last 60 days and title application is submitted, you can register online via the myBMV portal or at a BMV Connect Kiosk.
- If purchased over 60 days ago or not yet titled, you must register in person at a BMV office.
- You have 45 days after purchase to complete the title transfer and registration to avoid late fees.
- A 7% sales tax on the vehicle purchase must be paid before titling.
- Emissions inspection is required every 2 years to keep the vehicle legal.
Additional Notes
- New residents have 60 days to register their out-of-state vehicles in Indiana.
- Registration must be renewed annually.
By gathering these documents and following the steps, you can register your vehicle legally in Indiana
