VermontCar Registration

Bonus

Features

24-Hour Emergency Roadside Assistance Benefits

24-Hour Towing Service

24-Hour Mechanical First Aid

24-Hour Tire Change Service

Customers are covered for emergency road service throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Customers are entitled to emergency towing service at no out-of-pocket cost for any tow up to 75 dollars. One service per seven days, two services per contract. Extended distance will be an additional expense covered by the customer.

Customers are entitled to any service requiring minor adjustments (exclusive of parts) to enable a disabled vehicle to proceed under its own power, where available.

Customers may have their tire changed with their inflated and functional spare tire.

Congratulations on your 60-dayRoadside Assistance membershipWhen out on the road, you will know that you are covered and protected by an organization that cares about the safety of you and your family. Our customer service representatives respond quickly to provide you the best service and protection available anywhere.

Rental Car Discounts

24-Hour Lost Key Service

24-Hour Emergency Delivery

24-Hour Emergency Battery Service

Map Routing Service

Customers are entitled to take advantage of our rental car discount codes and pre-negotiated group rates, which are honored at thousands of locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

If keys are locked inside a customer’s vehicle, the customer will be assisted in gaining entry to the vehicle’s passenger compartment only. Locksmith services may be dispatched as needed at the customer’s expense for labor and key making.

A service truck will deliver emergency supplies of gasoline, water, oil or other necessary supplies. Customers pay only for the cost of the supplies.

Customers are covered for battery boosts and minor adjustments to alternators, starters, etc. while on the road.

We will, at no charge, provide customers with a four-color mapping and travel route information to destinations they specify.

Theft And Hit & Run Protection

A $500 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsible for Hit & Run damages or stealing customers’ vehicles. Whenever you travel, you will like the secure and confident feeling of knowing that you are protected by NSD’s Roadside Assistance. Fast response and excellent service are just two reasons why millions of motorists rely on NSD’s Roadside Assistance for on-the-road protection.

Follow the link in your confirmation email to start redeeming your $25 Gas Coupon.

*PLEASE SAVE ALL THE INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS. You will use your log in information throughout the course of your complimentary gas membership.

Congratulations!Redeem Your $25 Gas Card Online

Keeping You Safe Mile After MileOnce your purchase is processed, you will receive an email with the information you will need to start your 60-day Roadside Assistance membership.

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Table of

Contents

Registration Insurance Requirements

Vehicle Registration

Renewing Your Vehicle Registration

License Plates

Updating Your Vehicle Registration

DMV Hours and Locations

Registering Your Vehicle in Vermont

Replacing Your Vehicle Registration

Vehicle Safety Tips

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Whether you’re looking to register a specific type of vehicle, renew your soon to be expired registration, replace a lost, stolen, or damaged registration, or update your current vehicle registration, all of this information and more will be provided for you fast, easy, and stress free! Our purpose is to help you get ready and know exactly how to prepare properly by providing you all the tools and information you may need from beginning to end in this process. So, don’t worry and just allow us to make your life slightly less complicated.

Vehicle

Registration

Looking to register a vehicle in the wonderful state of Vermont? Well, you’ve come to the right place. With this guide you will obtain all the necessary information regarding how to apply for your vehicle registration as well as what exactly you will need to do before you apply to ensure that you meet all requirements. In order to do this, you will need to take steps and follow procedures that we have organized for you with all the necessary research and information regarding registering your vehicle in the state of Vermont.

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Registration Insurance

Requirements

You will be required to obtain proper Vermont insurance when you go to register your vehicle. This is a necessary requirement in order to help reduce the number of uninsured drivers on the road which can often result in high costs if you are involved in any vehicle accident.

Your insurance company will issue your proof of insurance by providing you a Vermont insurance ID cards, which you must keep to present when needed. When you go to register your vehicle you will need to have it insured. By signing the vehicle registration application you are asserting that your vehicle is properly insured in the state of Vermont.

In order to be able to apply for your vehicle registration it will be mandatory that you obtain personal injury protection, liability, and uninsured and underinsured insurance coverage for your vehicle before you are allowed to register and legally drive it without any consequences.

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Minimum Liability Insurance Policy: What is the purpose of liability insurance? Well, if you are involved in a car accident it is important that any and all damages or injuries you cause someone else can be paid for without causing you financial.

TipIf you have any questions or concerns regarding having your driver license suspended due to lack of vehicle insurance in Vermont, make sure to contact the Vermont DMV at 888-998-3766.

Per Person

Per Person

$25,000

$50,000

Per Accident

Total Injuries in an Accident

$50,000

$100,000

Per Property Damage $10,000

Minimum Uninsured and Underinsured Policy: Lastly, uninsured and underinsured policies are meant to cover any medical or other expenses you procure when you are involved in an accident.

Your liability insurance must be maintained and in compliance with the minimum policy necessary set forth by the Vermont DVS office; nonresidents are also required to maintain an insurance policy that meet these minimum standards.

In the event that you are pulled over due to a traffic violation or any reason and you do not have the proper insurance coverage or you are unable to provide proof insurance, you will have 15 days to provide it to the police. If after this period you are still unable to provide the necessary proof of your required insurance, you may face fines, two points to your driving record, as well as being required to fill out a Financial Responsibility Insurance (SR-22) form.

This is why it is essential that you maintain your vehicle insured even while it is not being used, because at any moment a law enforcement officer requests you to present

proof of your insurance policy and you are unable to do so you may face the above consequences. Also, it is important to note that you will require an insurance policy whenever you go to register your vehicle or renew your registration.

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Registering Your

Vehicle in Vermont

The most important part of registering your vehicle in Vermont is taking a look at the requirements you will need to meet as well as the steps you must take depending on the type of vehicle you hold.

Whether you are registering a new, used, out of state, military, or special type of vehicle, you should see the specific instructions to have it registered so you can make sure the process is as easy and quick as possible. You can simply take a look at the outlined steps below to better understand what exactly you must do in order to register your vehicle in Vermont and begin driving legally as soon as possible!

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After purchasing your new vehicle, you will need to have it registered with the Vermont DMV office. If the vehicle is brand new, you will need to take the steps below:

Register a New Vehicle

Visit the DMV office

FeesWhen it is time to register your vehicle, the registration fee is $76 for one year for standard automobiles and trucks and $140 for two years.

Provide proof of your vehicle insurance

Fill out the Registration/Tax/Title Application (Form TA-VD-119)

Provide proof of the bill of sale

Fill out the Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form TA-VT-05)

Present the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)

Pay the necessary registration fees

If you need to see the fees for any other type of vehicle not mentioned above, make sure to check out the DMV registration fee schedule.

When registering your vehicle in person you can pay your fees with, cash, check, or money order. However, when you register your vehicle through a kiosk or by phone, you must pay with a valid debit or credit card, such as Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. If you are paying by mail, you must send a check or money order, since cash will not be accepted.

Allow a few days for your permanent vehicle registration certificate and license plates to arrive in the mail, otherwise please contact the DMV office. If you would like to view an estimation of fee and vehicle tax you will be required to pay, make sure to take a look at the Vermont DMV’s Vehicle Tax Estimator.

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When you purchase a vehicle through a private party you must be sure to register it after having the title signed over to you. In order to register a used vehicle in the state of Vermont you will have to complete the following steps carefully:

Register a Used Vehicle

Visit the DMV office

Provide proof of your vehicle insurance

Fill out the Registration/Tax/Title Application (Form TA-VD-119)

Provide proof of the bill of sale

Fill out the Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form TA-VT-05)

Present the title certificate signed over to you

• Present the vehicle identification number (VIN) verification it’s not a vehicle title from Vermont

Fill out the Gift Tax Exemption (Form TA-VT-13), only required if your vehicle was a gift from an immediate family member

Pay the necessary registration fees Allow a few days for your permanent vehicle registration certificate and license plates to arrive in the mail, otherwise please contact the DMV office.

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Register an Out of State VehicleHave you recently moved or purchased a vehicle and would like to register it in Vermont? Then you will have to take the below steps to have it properly registered within 60 days of becoming a permanent Vermont resident. To begin the process to register your vehicle in Vermont, please follow the steps below:

Visit the DMV office

Provide proof of your Vermont vehicle insurance

Fill out the Registration/Tax/Title Application (Form TA-VD-119)

Provide proof of the current odometer reading

Present your vehicle’s title

• Present the name and address of the lien company and the vehicle’s out of state registration certificate if it’s on lien

Provide proof of the tax paid on the vehicle

• Only required if you have owned the vehicle for less than 3 years

Present your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Pay the necessary registration fees

Visit the DMV office

Provide proof of your Vermont vehicle insurance

However, to register a vehicle you purchased out of the United States you will need to make sure to take the following steps:

Provide proof of vehicle ownership, such as:

• Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, only new vehicles

• Foreign Vehicle Title

• Registration Certificate, if available

Fill out the Registration/Tax/Title Application (Form TA-VD-119)

Provide the bill of sale

Provide the filled out Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form TAVT-05)

Provide the import documents showing the vehicle meets the Vermont emission standards

Provide the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Allow a few days for your permanent vehicle registration certificate and license plates to arrive in the mail, otherwise please contact the DMV office.

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Registration for Military MembersIn the case that you are an active military member or public health officer but are not a resident of Vermont, you will simply have to maintain your vehicle registered and insured in your home state while you reside in Vermont.

If you become a permanent resident of Vermont, you will need to register your vehicle by following the steps outlined above.

If you are a Vermont resident stationed out of state, you will need to either register your vehicle in the state you are currently stationed or contact the DMV office for information on how to register while out of state. However, when you are stationed in Vermont, you will only have to follow the standard procedure shown above to register your vehicle. Contact the DMV office to inquire about an exemption from the vehicle registration tax.

TipHave you recently moved to Vermont? Find further information regarding registering your out of state vehicle in Vermont by contacting the DMV office at 802-828-2000.

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Renewing Your

Vehicle Registration

Is it time to renew your vehicle registration? Much like with many things in life, such as your driver license and even food products, your vehicle registration will be at risk of expiring which would mean your vehicle will be deemed invalid to drive legally. This of course can be solved by simply making sure to renew your vehicle’s registration before the expiration date is allowed to pass by unattended.

The DMV office will send you a renewal notice by mail. However, if you would like to receive a renewal notice by email, you must take the following steps:

FeesThe fees for renewing your registration are the same as an initial registration. A one-year registration for standard trucks and cars costs $76, and a two-year registration costs $140.

Visit the DMV website

Fill out the form with your personal information

Submit

You will then receive an email or telephone call as your registration renewal notification when the time comes to renew. If you never receive a renewal notice, please make sure to contact the DMV office at 888-998-3766

If you need to see the fees for any other type of vehicle that is not above, make sure to check out the DMV registration fees.

When renewing in person, you can pay with cash, check or money order. However, when you renew your registration at a kiosk or by phone, you must pay with a valid debit or credit card, such as Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. If you would rather send your payment by mail, only send checks or money orders, since cash will not be accepted.

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Visit the DMV or town clerk office

Pay all the necessary renewal fees

Sign your registration renewal notice

Renewing in PersonTo renew your vehicle registration in person or through mail you will have to take the following steps:

After you’ve completed the above steps the DMV or town clerk’s office will provide you with your new permanent registration and stickers.

TipWhen you make a payment to the DMV office you will have different payment options. Each office in the state of Vermont has preferred payment methods, so make sure to contact your local DMV office before visiting or mailing in a payment.

Contact the DMV office at 866-259-5368

Pay the necessary renewal and service fees

• Must be paid with a valid credit or debit card

Provide your registration renewal information

Renewing by PhoneYou are also able to renew to renew your vehicle’s registration by phone with just a moment of your time:

After you’ve completed the above steps your new permanent registration and stickers should arrive in the mail within two weeks, otherwise please contact the DMV office.

Renewing OnlineIn case you are interested in renewing your vehicle registration online, you can take the following steps:

Visit the DMV website

Provide your license plate number

Provide your Vermont driver license number

Pay the necessary renewal and service fees

You will then receive your new vehicle registration card along with a new license plate sticker by mail within two weeks.

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Replacing Your

Vehicle Registration

Has something happened to your vehicle registration? Well, it doesn’t matter if your vehicle registration was recently lost, stolen, or even damaged, the Vermont DMV will help you in obtaining a new one as soon as possible regardless of the situation. For you to be able to replace your vehicle’s decal or license plate all it requires of you is to do a few things:

Visit the DMV office

Fill out the Duplicate/Corrected Registration/License or Learner Permit (Form TA-VL-15)

Pay the $10 registration replacement fee

Visit the DMV website

Provide your necessary vehicle information

Pay the $16 registration replacement fee

After you’ve completed the above steps the DMV office will provide you with your duplicate vehicle registration or if you renew online your duplicate registration card will arrive within four to six business days. If you have any further questions, please contact the DMV office.

You can also request to replace your registration card online by taking a few quick steps:

TipMake sure to file a police report if your license plate got lost, damaged, or stolen and you seek to replace it. Obtaining a police report stating that your registration was lost due to a crime will alert the authorities to search for the criminal and will help to prevent identity theft.

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Whether you are moving homes to a new city or making a major change such as changing some part of your name, you will need to consider how these affect your legal documents. So, it is important that you learn how to make these changes to your life in case you make these decisions.

Updating Your

Vehicle Registration

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Changing Your Name Making any type of change to your legal name will have a major effect on your legal documentation, including your vehicle registration. If you have officially changed your name with the Social Security Administration, you will be required to have it changed on all of your identification documents and cards, including your vehicle registration.

You are required by the Vermont DMV to update your name on your vehicle registration within ten days of legally changing it. Now, how to do this is very simple, all you must do is follow the steps below:

Visit the DMV office

Fill out the Duplicate/Corrected Registration/License or Learner Permit (Form TA-VL-15)

Pay the $16 registration replacement fee

After you complete the above steps, your vehicle registration will be updated with your new legal name and you will receive a duplicate registration card stating your new name.

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TipMake sure to change your legal name with the office of Social Security at least three days before you change your name with the Vermont DMV office. Your legal name must be valid with the Social Security office records in order for you to change it with the DMV office.

Changing Your Address

Fill out the Duplicate/Corrected Registration/License or Learner Permit (Form TA-VL-15)

Have you recently moved? Well there’s nothing to worry about because changing the address on your vehicle registration is really simple. Once you move, you will be required to change your address either when you go to renew your vehicle registration or when obtaining a duplicate vehicle registration. For you to change your address on your registration, you must notify the DMV office where your vehicle is registered.

Once you do this, your address will be automatically updated on your vehicle registration. If you would like, you can then obtain a duplicate vehicle registration to display your new address. You can do this in person or by mail at a DMV office or kiosk.

Afterwards you can obtain a duplicate vehicle registration by simply taking the following steps:

Visit the DMV office to submit the application

Mail the application to the following address:

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles

120 State St.

Montpelier, VT 05603

Visit the DMV website

If you would prefer to change your address online, you can take these quick steps:

Provide your necessary vehicle information

Visit the DMV office

Fill out the Duplicate/Corrected Registration/License or Learner Permit (Form TA-VL-15)

Pay the $16 registration replacement fee

After you’ve completed the above steps, the DMV office will provide you with your duplicate vehicle registration, if you have any further questions please contact the office where your vehicle is registered.

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License

Plates

When you go to register your vehicle at the Vermont DMV office, you will automatically be assigned a license plate number. This will mean that every time you go to renew your vehicle registration your license plates will also be renewed. The DMV office will provide you with a decal to attach to your plates which will state the date of expiration.

In Vermont, you can easily obtain a standard license plate, but that won’t be your only option. Instead, you can chose to get a plate that best fits your tastes either in design, message, or both. You also don’t have to settle for boring or standard license plates, in the state of Vermont you have the option of obtaining a license plate that fits your personality, hobbies, or interests if your request is approved by the Vermont DMV office.

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There are many different options for you to choose from if you are looking to obtain a personalized license plate for your vehicle; you can have a personalized license plate with up to seven characters, numbers, and spaces.

For motorcycles there is a six-character limit including letters, numbers, and spaces. If you would like to obtain your custom license plate you must take the first steps on deciding what type of personalized license plate you would like to obtain:

Fill out the application and pay the fee for the type of license of plate you would like:

• Building Bright Futures Plate Application: $24 annual fee

• Conservation Plate Application: $26 annual fee

• Safety/Service Organization Special Licen-se Plate Application: $17 one-time fee

• Certificate of Veteran Status: Free

Vietnam Veterans must also submit a copy of a valid Vietnam Veterans of America membership card or a signed authorization from a VVA.

Pay the yearly license plate fee.

Visit the DMV office to submit the above document and payments.

Personalized License PlatesIf you only wish to obtain a personalized license plate and not a specialty license plate, then you can simply order it by taking the following steps:

Getting Custom PlatesVisit the DMV office

Fill out the Vanity Plates Application

Create a seven-character personalized combi-nation for standard vehicles

• The character limit is six for motorcycles

Pay the yearly general license plate fee

• You may an additional $48 vanity plate fee

After you’ve completed the above steps your custom license plates should arrive within 30 days at the DMV office for you to pick up, otherwise please contact the DMV at 802-828-2000.

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You will only be required to surrender your license plates to the Delaware DMV office when you move to another state or if you sell your vehicle and will not be transferring your plates.

To surrender you will need to mail your license plates to the following address:

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles

120 State St.

Montpelier, VT 05603

However, if you have purchased a new vehicle and wish to transfer your current license plates you can do so by taking a few quick steps:

Surrendering Vermont License Plates

Visit the DMV office.

Fill out the Vermont Motor Vehicle Registration, Tax, and Title Application (Form TA-VD-119).

Fill out the transfer section of your vehicle registration certificate.

Provide your vehicle registration certificate.

Pay the $25 transfer fee.

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Vehicle Safety

Tips

The most important thing before you begin driving any vehicle is that both you and the vehicle are well prepared for any trip you make. This means checking and making any changes to your vehicle or your behavior to make sure that you are able to drive safely at all times.

One of the essentials to safe driving is having a basic emergency kit available in your vehicle at all times. This kit should include basic items such as water, extra batteries, rope, First Aid kit, matches, a whistle, etc. During winter months, it is also important to carry items such as blankets, non-perishable foods, extra gloves and socks, and a shovel.

Emergency Kit

One of the most dangerous times to drive is during the winter, especially if you live in an area that snows. Therefore, it is best to consider these tips to drive safely during the winter.

Winter Driving

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Don’t Rush!

Roads are often covered in snow and ice after it snows, so instead of driving fast and risking an accident in your rush to get to your destination try leaving a few minutes earlier than usual. This will allow you to drive slower and help to avoid rushing other drivers by not tailgating them if they are going slower.

Don’t Panic if You Skid or Slip

In the case that your vehicle does ski or slip while driving make sure you do not panic and slam down on your brakes. Instead, all you need to do is apply slow and even pressure on your brakes until you stop. This will prevent you from spinning further out of control.

Check Your Vehicle

Before you even leave your house, make sure your vehicle’s controls, brakes, tank, tires, antifreeze, exhaust, etc. are all working properly. It is also important that you remove all ice and snow from your car before you begin driving; this prevents the snow from blocking your view while you drive.

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Driving while using your cellphone is one of the most dangerous things you can do because during those few seconds your attention is diverted to your phone, a major accident could occur. So, make sure you do not text, use of the Internet on your phone, or receive calls while you drive to prevent accidents as best as possible.

Using Your Phone

Every year thousands are killed because of drinking and driving. This is something that is very easily prevented, it only requires that you plan ahead of time by taking these steps.

Even before you begin drinking, you should arrange for someone else to be the designated driver. In the case that they also become intoxicated, it is important that you arrange to take a taxi. Never allow someone drunk to drive, instead take away his or her keys and call for alternative transportation.

If you see someone who you suspect is drunk, and they exhibit signs of intoxication while driving such as making wide turns, weaving, swerving, braking erratically, turning abruptly, etc. call 911 and contact authorities immediately. Also, make sure to avoid them on the road to ensure your own safety.

Drinking And Driving

Driving is not always a relaxing experience. There are certain actions that can be both an annoyance and dangerous to you while on the road driving. These things are often avoidable if you make sure to take the necessary steps towards preventing them, as well as stopping them after you discover them to be occurring.

Things To Avoid

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Car Accidents

The best way to avoid car accidents is to ensure that your vehicle is safe to drive and will not cause you any problems. To do this you only need to regularly check that your brakes are functioning properly, your tires are inflated and not worn out, and that the steering and suspensions are checked by a mechanic and will not fail while you drive, especially at high speeds.

Wasting Gas

As the price of gas goes up you may begin to start looking for ways to save on those expensive trips to the pump. Well, saving on gas is something that is possible if you take a few steps towards ensuring that you waste less gas.

You can start saving gas by not using air conditioning, not leaving your engine running and not speeding above 60 mph. These things are preventable and not necessary for you to drive, therefore you can quickly reduce the amount of gas you waste.

Another way to save on gas is to make sure that your vehicle is functioning properly, you can do this by checking that your tires are properly inflated, your engine is well tuned, and check that your octane level is the correct amount to your vehicle’s needs.

Aggressive Driving

Aggressive driving and drivers are both things that should be avoided to prevent any on-road aggression or accidents. Aggressive driving is categorized as exhibiting behaviors such as aggressive tailgating, verbal or physically harassing another driver, preventing another driver from merging or passing.

However, if you are an aggressive driver, you are putting others at risk every time you do any of the above behaviors. If you encounter a frustrating situation on the road, instead of becoming aggressive, take a moment to breathe and relax before moving on.

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DMV

Hours and Locations

The DMV has offices conveniently located across the state. Click here to learn more about office locations, schedules, and waiting times. Have you ever visited the DMV and realized that you forgot a document?

Now you can avoid that and save the trip by using the online services. You will be able to:

Change Your Address

Renew Your Registration

Request a Duplicate Registration Certificate

The office hours on each DMV office are different, so make sure to contact the DMV office or check out the locations above to confirm the office and holiday hours with your local DMV.

If you have any questions, you can call the DMV at either 802-828-2000 or 888-998-3766.

You can submit your complaints, questions or concerns to the Vermont DMV email at DMV.CommissionersOffice@vermont.gov

Pay Your Reinstatement Fee

Lookup Motor Vehicle Records

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