Which action is NOT required when a passenger vehicle is traded at a dealership?

When a passenger vehicle is traded in at a dealership, the action that is not required is the issuance of a new title at that moment in the transaction. The dealership typically handles the transfer of ownership through the paperwork process, and the vehicle's title is usually transferred to the dealership as part of the trade-in arrangement. The dealership will subsequently manage the title after they have taken possession of the vehicle.

Removing license plates is a common practice since the plates typically belong to the owner and should be removed before the vehicle changes hands. Similarly, removing registration stickers is also necessary because these stickers are linked to the original owner's registration. Inspecting the vehicle, while not always mandatory, is often a standard practice for dealerships to assess the vehicle’s condition and determine its trade-in value. Thus, while all these actions may be associated with the trade process, the requirement for issuing a new title does not occur immediately at the time of the trade-in.