Vehicles Registered to Another County

Q: Hello. I have observed a person who has owned a home in the Lydick area for over 7 years who has a LaPorte County license plate on his car. I am assuming he did this through his mother who lives in LaPorte County, and doing this for insurance purposes to get a
lower multiple vehicle rate. Is this unlawful or just unethical?

A: Without knowing your neighbor's circumstances it is difficult to determine if it is legitimate or not. Indiana Code 9-24-13-4 requires a licensee to immediately notify the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, in writing, of a change of address. The BMV recommends having both your driver license and your registration amended at your local license branch within 60 days of moving. Hoosiers moving to a new residence do not have to amend their driver license, but do need to notify the BMV, in writing, of their new address. Motorists should include their old address, driver license number, Social Security Number and new address.

New Indiana residents must obtain an Indiana driver license, title and vehicle registration within 60 days of establishing residency.