1. Remove all plates All plates must be removed from your car prior to towing.
2. Return your plates to the DMV or transfer them to another vehicleLicense plates can be mailed to the DMV or dropped off in person. You can transfer your plates to a different vehicle as long as the same name is used on both registrations and the registration code needs to remain the same.
Drop your plates off in person. Drop your plates off at your local DMV. Find your closest DMV including hours, directions and service information.
New Jersey DMV Locator > Or mail the plates to:Motor Vehicle Commission
P.O. Box 129 Trenton,
New Jersey 08666-0129
*include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for receipt
You will receive a receipt once you surrender your plates that you will need to save. This will serve as proof that they were surrendered in the event that charges are wrongfully acquired on them.
3. Cancel your insuranceCancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/ for more information on your state car donation laws.