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Why Do I Need Your Vehicle Registration Handy?

Why Do I Need Your Vehicle Registration Handy?

Friday, August 01, 2025

OUTPOUND - Why Do I Need Your Vehicle Registration Handy?


You do, especially if your car gets impounded! In our previous blog post, we highlighted the importance of having your vehicle registration available in case your vehicle is impounded. Keeping your vehicle registration in your car at all times isn’t just good practice, it’s legally required. But beyond the everyday necessity, having quick access to your registration becomes critical if your vehicle is ever impounded.

When your car is towed or impounded, one of the first documents you’ll need to retrieve it is your current vehicle registration. Without it, proving ownership becomes more complicated and time consuming. Impound lots require proof that the vehicle belongs to you, and a valid registration serves as a primary form of verification. If you don’t have it on hand, you might face delays, additional fees, or even be denied release of your vehicle until the proper paperwork is provided.

Even if your registration is digital in some states, keeping a printed copy in your glove box can save you hassle, especially when your phone is dead or if digital records aren’t accessible at the impound location. In addition, if you’re pulled over, most law enforcement officers expect to see your registration alongside your license and proof of insurance.

To help you stay prepared, the list provided below contains complete contact information for each state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Whether you need to replace a lost registration, renew it, or confirm what’s required in your state, the list includes official websites and phone numbers for fast access to accurate information.

Don’t wait until your car is impounded or you're pulled over to find out your registration is missing or expired. Stay ahead—keep your registration up to date and always accessible.

  1. Alabama Department of Revenue (334)-242-9000
  2. Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (907) 269-5551
  3. Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (602) 255-0072
  4. Arkansas Office of Motor Vehicle (501) 682-4692
  5. California Department of Motor Vehicles (800) 777-0133
  6. Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (303) 205-5600
  7. Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (860) 263-5700
  8. Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (302) 744-2500
  9. Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (850) 617-2000
  10. Georgia Department of Driver Services (678) 413-8400
  11. Hawaii Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles (808) 692-76543
  12. Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (208) 334-8000
  13. Illinois Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Division (800) 252-8980
  14. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (888) 692-6841
  15. Iowa Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles (515) 244-8725
  16. Kansas Department of Revenue Motor Vehicles (785) 296-3621
  17. Kentucky Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing (502) 564-1257
  18. Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (225) 925-6146
  19. Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (207) 624-9000
  20. Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (410) 768-7000
  21. Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (857) 368-8000
  22. Michigan Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Division (888) 767-6424
  23. Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (651) 297-2126
  24. Mississippi Department of Public Safety (601) 987-1212
  25. Missouri Department of Revenue (573) 526-2407
  26. Montana Motor Vehicle Division (406) 444-3933
  27. Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles (402) 471-3985
  28. Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (775) 684-4368
  29. New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (603) 227-4000
  30. New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (609) 292-6500
  31. New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division (888) 683-4636
  32. New York Department of Motor Vehicles (518) 486-9786
  33. North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (919) 715-7000
  34. North Dakota Department of Transportation:Motor Vehicles (701) 328-2500
  35. Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (614) 752-7500
  36. Oklahoma Department of Motor Vehicles (405) 521-3221
  37. Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (503) 945-5000
  38. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles (717) 412-5300
  39. Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (401) 462-4368
  40. South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (803) 896-5000
  41. South Dakota Department of Public Safety Motor Vehicles (605) 773-6883
  42. Tennessee Department of Motor Vehicles (931) 380-2548
  43. Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (888) 368-4689
  44. Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (800) 368-8824
  45. Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles (802) 828-2000
  46. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (804) 497-7100
  47. Washington Department of Licensing (360) 902-3900
  48. West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (800) 642-9066
  49. Wisconsin Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles (608) 264-7447
  50. Wyoming Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles (307) 777-4710
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