# N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4a: Temporary registration of motor vehicle in another state by resident of New Jersey

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-4a

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4a
- **Heading:** Temporary registration of motor vehicle in another state by resident of New Jersey
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 39 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-4a

## Text

Notwithstanding the provisions of Revised Statutes 39:3-4 every resident of this State who acquires and temporarily registers a motor vehicle in another State may operate such vehicle or cause such vehicle to be operated on the public highways of this State for a period not in excess of the unexpired term of such temporary registration in another State. L.1967, c. 38, s. 1, eff. April 27, 1967.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-1 Certain vehicles excepted from chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4 Registration of automobiles and motorcycles, application, registration certificates; expiration; issuance; violations; notification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4a Temporary registration of motor vehicle in another state by resident of New Jersey](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-4a.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4b Temporary registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-4b.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4c Rules, regulations relative to issuance of temporary registration certificates, plates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-4c.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4f Vehicles registered in foreign country, operation by owner permitted temporarily](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-4f.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-4g Open recall notice, recall database, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-4g.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-5 Denial of registration, reciprocity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.1 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-6.1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.6 Leased vehicles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-6.6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.10 Suspension or cancellation of exemptions, benefits, or privileges](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-6.10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.11 Definitions relative to apportioned vehicles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-6.11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.14 Registration, administrative fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-6.14.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 39:3-6.15 Preservation of operational records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T39_C3_S3-6.15.md)

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