Ultimate guide to Registering your Vehicle in Indiana

Here's the ultimate guide to registering your vehicle in Indiana. We've simplified the entire process for you so you can save time.

What You’ll Need to Register Your Vehicle in Indiana

A completed Application for Certificate of Title (Form 205)
Your Indiana driver’s license
The original vehicle title
If the odometer information isn't filled out on the title, provide an Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 43230)
Proof of Indiana car insurance
Proof of Residency
Social Security Number
Proof of vehicle inspection - if applicable
Payment for titling and registration fees

If your vehicle was purchased over 60 days ago, or you have yet to title your vehicle, you must visit any BMV Office
Step 1: Submit all the required documents
Step 2: Pay all the required fees
You can register at a local BMV Connect Kiosk if you have purchased a vehicle within the last 60 days and the title application has been submitted to the BMV
Step 1: Visit any BMV Connect Kiosk near your location
Step 2: Submit all the required documents
Step 3: Pay all the required fees
Online Registration - you must have an Indiana title on the vehicle and register within 60 days of purchase
Step 1: Go to myBMV Online Registration portal and either create a user account or log-in to your existing myBMV account
Step 2: Provide your IN driver’s license number and vehicle title information
Step 3: Pay for your registration fees

You have 45 days after the purchase date to complete the car title transfer. If you do meet this deadline, you will have to pay a late fee
Upon purchase of your vehicle, you must pay a 7% sales tax to the state. If you have not paid this tax, you will have to pay it to the BMV in order to apply for your Indiana title
A VIN inspection is required for any vehicle that has never had an Indiana title. If you are new to the state, you will need to have this completed
The VIN inspection can be completed at any IN BMV branch office for free, or by a police officer who may charge a fee of up to $5. The police officer will need to fill out the Affidavit of Police Officer/Physical Inspection of an Indiana Resident's Vehicle/Watercraft (Form 39530)
While you do not need to get an inspection before you register your vehicle, you will be required to get an emissions inspection every 2 years to keep your vehicle legal.