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Registering a Car

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It is important to remember: 

  • To register a vehicle, you must pay your Municipal Excise Tax at your local town office.

  • Passenger vehicle registrations expire one year from when they are issued.

  • Many Municipal Offices will issue registrations.

    • Should your Municipal Office not issue a registration, simply bring the Excise Tax certificate to a BMV office to complete the process.