NJ Form BLS-143: Leasing/Rental New Car Stickers – Businesses that lease or rent motor vehicles in New Jersey must comply with specific inspection rules before placing new vehicles into service. Form BLS-143 is the official application used by leasing and rental companies to request new car inspection stickers (also called decals) from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
This guide explains what Form BLS-143 is, who needs it, how to complete it, supporting requirements, and where to submit it. All information is drawn from official New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission resources and current administrative regulations.
What Is New Jersey Form BLS-143?
Form BLS-143 is titled “Application for New Car Inspection Stickers.” It is issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s Business Licensing Services Bureau. The form allows qualifying leasing and rental companies to obtain official new-car inspection stickers that they may apply after performing a pre-delivery inspection on new vehicles.
Under N.J.A.C. 13:20-28, licensed new-motor-vehicle dealers and certain motor-vehicle leasing companies may inspect new vehicles and affix a special inspection decal. The decal shows that the vehicle has passed the required safety and emissions checks and typically remains valid for five years for most passenger vehicles (one year for certain commercial vehicles, buses, taxicabs, limousines, and jitneys).
The form is listed on the official MVC forms page under Business Licensing Applications as “Leasing/Rental application: new car inspection stickers.”
Who Must File Form BLS-143?
Form BLS-143 is intended for motor-vehicle leasing or rental companies that:
- Take delivery of new motor vehicles from franchised New Jersey-licensed new-motor-vehicle dealers
- Intend to perform the manufacturer’s pre-delivery inspection themselves
- Wish to receive and affix official new-car inspection stickers
Individual vehicle owners and ordinary new-car buyers do not use this form. In-state dealers apply the stickers directly. Out-of-state purchases or leases follow a different process that usually involves a temporary green card and a visit to a state inspection station.
Download the Official Form BLS-143
Always download the current version directly from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission website to ensure you have the latest revision:
Download New Jersey Form BLS-143 (PDF)
The form is labeled BLS 143 (R09/15). Related Form BLS-144 (Authorization Form) is also required for authorized signatories who will order and handle the stickers.
Information Required on Form BLS-143
Applicants must provide complete and accurate business details. Key sections include:
- Business name, street address, city, ZIP code, and business phone number
- Contact person
- Type of business entity (corporation, partnership, LLC, sole proprietorship, or other)
- New Jersey State Tax Identification Number
- New Jersey Unemployment Registration Number
- State and date of incorporation or formation
- Date of authorization to do business in New Jersey (for foreign entities)
- Full names, titles, and stock percentages of owners, partners, or officers
- Federal Employer Identification Number if the business has employees
- Answers to questions about criminal history, aliases, prior MVC licenses, suspensions or revocations, and pre-delivery inspection training
Supporting documents that must be attached include:
- Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Formation filed with the New Jersey Secretary of State
- For foreign corporations, a copy of the certificate of authority to conduct business in New Jersey
The application must be signed and certified by an owner, partner, officer, or member. A second signature from a secretary, member, or partner is also required as a witness.
Related Form BLS-144 – Authorization for New Car Inspection Stickers
Companies that receive approval under Form BLS-143 must also complete Form BLS-144. This authorization form designates the individuals who may order, secure, and distribute the stickers. It requires:
- Printed name, title, address, and home telephone number of each authorized signatory
- A current color passport-size photograph of each authorized person
- Certification that stickers will be kept locked, reviewed for accuracy, affixed only to company-owned and inspected vehicles, and recorded in a ledger
Orders for stickers must be submitted on an MVC-issued order form signed by an authorized person listed on BLS-144. Stickers are mailed by certified mail with return receipt.
How to Submit Form BLS-143?
Completed applications and supporting documents should be mailed to:
New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Business Licensing Services Bureau
P.O. Box 172
Trenton, NJ 08666-0172
Phone: 609-292-6500, extension 5014
Fax numbers listed on the related authorization form are (609) 292-5153 or (609) 292-4400. Always confirm the current submission method on the official NJ MVC Forms page before mailing.
Validity of New Car Inspection Stickers
According to N.J.A.C. 13:20-28.6:
- Most new passenger vehicles receive a sticker valid for five years from the last day of the month in which the inspection was performed.
- Commercial motor vehicles, certain buses, taxicabs, limousines, and jitneys receive a one-year sticker.
- New heavy-duty diesel trucks follow a two-year schedule for the next diesel-emissions inspection.
The sticker must be affixed to the lower left corner of the windshield (lower right for heavy-duty diesel trucks) and must remain fully visible from the front of the vehicle.
Important Compliance Notes
Leasing and rental companies that perform new-vehicle inspections are subject to the same standards as new-motor-vehicle dealers. Violations of N.J.A.C. 13:20-28 can result in suspension or revocation of the privilege to perform inspections and issue stickers.
Companies must:
- Complete the manufacturer’s pre-delivery checklist
- Ensure the vehicle meets all applicable safety and emissions equipment standards
- Maintain accurate records of every sticker applied
- Notify the Business Licensing Services Bureau immediately of any change in business status or authorized personnel
Additional Resources from the New Jersey MVC
- Official NJ MVC Forms Page
- Vehicles Leased or Purchased Outside New Jersey
- New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Home
Final Tips for Leasing and Rental Companies
Submit Form BLS-143 well before you plan to place new vehicles into your fleet. Incomplete applications or missing supporting documents will delay approval. Keep copies of everything you submit, and maintain the required ledger of stickers for audit purposes.
For the most current instructions and any updates to fees or procedures, always check the official New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission website or contact the Business Licensing Services Bureau directly.
Download the form now: New Jersey Form BLS-143 – Leasing/Rental Application for New Car Inspection Stickers