Related Questions from DMV Answers

• Where can I get an application for a temporary license plate?

  Probably because of the amount of paperwork that’s required (copies of title/registration documents, proof of identification, proof of residency, proof of vehicle identification number, fees, etc.), most states require owners to apply for temporary license plates (or temporary permits or temporary registrations, as some states call them) in person at the DMV or other state motor vehicle licensing agency. If this is the case for you, sweep through your state’s Web site and look to see if an temporary license plate application form is available online before heading out; it could save you some time.No matter what state you live in, when you purchase a new or used vehicle from a dealership your salesperson will start most of the registration-related paperwork for you and issue you a temporary license plate or equivalent; therefore, the grid doesn’t reflect the dealership option.Check your state in the grid below.
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• What is a Class C license?

  It depends on the state. Different states use the term “Class C” to describe a certain type of license. In states like Oregon, a Class C license is a regular drivers license enabling you to drive a regular passenger vehicle.  Some other states call a type of commercial driver’s license a Class C license. Massachussetts’ Class C is for drivers of 16 passenger vans and hazardous materials.  California, on the other hand, has two types of Class C licenses. The Commercial Class C is for hazardous materials drivers, and California’s non-commercial Class C is for everyday drivers. If you would like to get a commercial drivers license, contact the commercial drivers licensing department of your state motor vehicle office. They will tell you which terminology they use. If you would like to get a regular drivers license, follow the directions for obtaining a new drivers license in your state.
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• How much does it cost for license reinstatement?

  Each state, as the grid shows below, mandates different license reinstatement fees. Most fees vary depending on the nature of the suspended license. Insurance-related suspensions, for instance, are usually higher than traffic-ticket suspensions. But again, it depends on your state, which should inform you of your exact reinstatement fee.   Getting a drivers license reinstated requires more than just paying a reinstatement fee. For exact requirements, contact your local DMV office.
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• Where can I get a release of liability form?

  Not every state requires a specific release of liability form (see grid below) during a title transfer. If, however, you do reside in a state that requires this form, you can grab one from your local DMV office. Or, in some instances, download a copy from your state's DMV Web site. This form goes under many names. Arizona, for example, calls it a Sold Notice. California refers to it as a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability. And Ohio names it a Customer Request to Cancel Vehicle Registration form.Keep in mind that just because your state does not require a specific Release of Liability form, does not mean you're free from notifying your DMV office. In lieu of a specific form, many states substitute surrendering the vehicle's license plates as adequate notification. Others require a letter in writing. And some don't require any notification at all. The advantage of getting a release of liability on record is that should the new owner not properly file title transfer paperwork,...
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• What is the cell phone law in my state?

  Before trying to contact a friend or family member while driving, know the cell phone law of the state you're in. Otherwise you may receive a traffic ticket with a hefty fine. This also applies to text messaging, which many states, over the last year, have enacted laws banning this practice.If you need to know your state's cell phone traffic law, contact your DMV or state police. Or, if you need to know now, consult the grid below.  
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