To RE-register your motor vehicle: 1. Evidence of insurance for the vehicle. 2. Current registration 3. Excise and registration fee 4. Know your vehicle's present mileage To register your motor vehicle for the FIRST TIME: 1. Excise tax needs to be paid. 2. Evidence of insurance for the vehicle. 3. Bill of sale for the vehicle. 4. Title to the vehicle if the model year is 1993 or newer. 5. You will be required to pay sales tax if you have not already paid it to the dealer.