In NJ do registration and insurance ID card addresses have to match

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Asked October 2, 2018

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In New Jersey, it is required by law that the address on your vehicle registration and your insurance identification card (ID card) match. This is because the address on your registration is used to determine your vehicle's jurisdiction for taxation and insurance purposes. Your insurance ID card, on the other hand, is used to prove that you have valid auto insurance coverage. If the address on your registration and insurance ID card do not match, it could potentially lead to issues with law enforcement or insurance companies. For example, if you are pulled over by a police officer and your insurance ID card has a different address than your registration, the officer may question whether your insurance coverage is valid or if you are attempting to defraud the system. Additionally, if you are involved in an accident and your registration and insurance ID card addresses do not match, your insurance company may deny coverage for the damages or injuries sustained in the accident. This could leave you personally responsible for paying for any damages or injuries caused. To ensure that your registration and insurance ID card addresses match, you should contact your insurance company and provide them with your current address. You can then request that they update your address on your insurance policy and issue a new insurance ID card with the correct address. You should also update your address with the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and obtain a new registration card with the correct address.

Answered October 3, 2018 by pbanion

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