How duplicate titles and temporary tags work in New Jersey.
Dealer-focused reference for New Jersey duplicate title requirements, temporary tag rules, and title submission deadlines. Administered by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
Always confirm current fees and forms at the official state site linked below.
Duplicate title: $60Temp tag: 20 daysDealer title deadline: 10 days
MVC agency office in person; online for eligible owners via MyMVC portal
Turnaround
Same-day at MVC agency; 2–3 weeks by mail
Notarization required
No
Temp tag duration
20 days
Dealer title deadline
10 days after sale
Temporary tags / permits
New Jersey temporary tag rules
Temporary tags in New Jersey are valid for 20 days from the date of issue.
NJ dealer temporary operating permits valid 20 days; dealers must submit title apps before permit expiration
Dealers in New Jersey must submit title paperwork within 10 days of the date of sale.
Stacking temporary tags — issuing a second consecutive temp tag to extend a vehicle's operation beyond the initial permit period without resolving the underlying title — is prohibited.
Dealer playbook
Keep a title-pending log sorted by temp tag expiration date. Review it every Monday.
Flag any vehicle where the title has not been applied for within half of the allowed deadline (New Jersey's window is 10 days).
Never issue a second temp tag as a workaround for an unresolved title problem — this is prohibited and auditable.
If you receive trade-ins with no title in hand, start the duplicate process immediately rather than waiting for retail sale.
New Jersey state quirk
New Jersey has a strict 10-day dealer title application deadline and a $60 duplicate fee. The MVC has a dedicated dealer services line to handle high-volume submissions.