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First-Car Paperwork
Title, registration, plates, and the documents to keep in your glovebox from day one.
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When you buy your first car, you become responsible for three documents at once: the title that proves ownership, the registration that proves the car is allowed on the road, and the insurance card that proves you are covered.
Keep a current copy of your registration and insurance card in the glovebox. Keep the title at home in a safe place. If a police officer or another driver asks for your information after a minor incident, registration and insurance are what you hand over.