The legal process by which a vehicle is registered with the corresponding traffic authority, obtaining official identification (such as license plates and a registration certificate) that authorizes it to circulate on public roads.
Main elements:
- Issuance of a license plate number or license plates.
- Recording of vehicle data (make, model, serial number, etc.).
- Recording of owner data.
- Payment of associated fees or taxes.
- Allows for legal identification of the vehicle.
- It is a requirement for legal circulation in most countries.