What Oklahomans should know about the new vehicle pre-registration process.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The new pre-registration process for buying cars in Oklahoma launched on September 1. Here's what to know:

According to Service Oklahoma, the new process focuses on making vehicle pre-registration safer in the Sooner State. Cars purchased at a dealership or through a private seller should be pre-registered with the state within two business days of the purchase. Buyers will then have 10 days to get a metal license plate with their pre-registration decals.

Officials say Oklahomans will still have two months from the date of purchase to receive the title, pay sales and excise tax and completely register the vehicle. The new process does not apply to vehicles bought before Sept. 1, 2024.

“We’ve developed the ‘Ready, Set, Tag!’ Checklist as a user-friendly online resource to assist Oklahomans in navigating the process of buying, selling, or transferring a vehicle,” said Diedra O'Neil, Chief Strategy & Operating Officer of Service Oklahoma.

Oklahomans also have access to Service OK's Ready, Set, Tag! Checklist. The list was compiled to help residents understand the steps they need to take when buying, selling or transferring a vehicle starting Sept. 1.

“With the Mason Treat Act (Senate Bill 2035) now in effect, our goal is to ensure that the pre-registration process is easy and accessible for everyone in the state.” O'Neil added.

Treat’s oldest son, Mason Treat, was pulled over for a minor traffic violation near I-40 and Garth Brooks Blvd. While on the side of the road, a speeding vehicle struck Mason's car, seriously injuring both Mason and Canadian County Deputy Jose Tayahua-Mendoza.

SB 2035 focuses on improving road safety for both drivers and law enforcement. The bill limits the amount of time temporary paper tags are on vehicles.