licensed New Jersey motor vehicle dealer, the seller may execute a secure power of attorney (POA) or a document required by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC), authorizing the licensed dealer to execute the original title when they have it in their possession. If the original title is never received or is lost, the dealer will be able to use the POA to apply for a duplicate title. The law gives New Jersey licensed motor vehicle dealers special authorization to sell used vehicles before the title has been NJ CAR Compliance Forms Series: Dealer’s Representation of Title and Lien Satisfaction By GREYSON P. HANNIGAN, ESQ. Many have wondered how a licensed auto dealer can sell a vehicle when they do not have a valid title in their possession. This puzzling question can be explained by the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:10-9. Dealers often come into possession of used motor vehicles when a customer trades in a vehicle towards a new purchase or if they purchase a used vehicle from another dealer. Dealers are often faced with situations where the title is not readily available for transfer for any number of reasons. In this situation, the law provides that if the purchaser of a vehicle is a NJ CAR COMPLIANCE FORM SERIES continues on page 14 13 N J C A R . O R G new jersey auto retailer
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