Editing How to title a hot rod
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
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==United States== | ==United States== | ||
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Note: Due to the limited number of SPCNS Certificates of Sequence available, you may wish to submit your application for registration in person at a local DMV office. | Note: Due to the limited number of SPCNS Certificates of Sequence available, you may wish to submit your application for registration in person at a local DMV office. | ||
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'27 T roadster body only. Plans call for a homemade frame, turbo 2.3L, T5, etc. Remember, T's had the original VIN on the engine block and it's long gone. The only things I walked into DMV with were a 'bill of sale' from the previous owner, the craigslist ad where I found it, a picture of the car in my backyard, and these forms: | '27 T roadster body only. Plans call for a homemade frame, turbo 2.3L, T5, etc. Remember, T's had the original VIN on the engine block and it's long gone. The only things I walked into DMV with were a 'bill of sale' from the previous owner, the craigslist ad where I found it, a picture of the car in my backyard, and these forms: | ||
*Form 343..........Application for Title or Registration | *Form 343..........Application for Title or Registration | ||
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* Use the Department of Motor Vehicles telephone center to make an appointment for a composite vehicle inspection. Composite inspections are done at the Wethersfield office only by appointment. | * Use the Department of Motor Vehicles telephone center to make an appointment for a composite vehicle inspection. Composite inspections are done at the Wethersfield office only by appointment. | ||
− | * | + | * Transfer the vehicle by flat-bed truck or trailer to the inspection station. You cannot drive or tow the vehicle. None of its wheels can touch the ground until it passes inspection and you are granted a registration. |
* Complete an application for composite inspection and bring it to the DMV inspection station, along with two photos of the vehicle and all supporting documents―including titles and receipts for all major parts. The inspection fee is $88 and the VIN costs another $50. | * Complete an application for composite inspection and bring it to the DMV inspection station, along with two photos of the vehicle and all supporting documents―including titles and receipts for all major parts. The inspection fee is $88 and the VIN costs another $50. | ||
− | * If your vehicle passes inspection the DMV inspector will assign a VIN to your vehicle, which will allow you to begin the standard process of applying for a registration and title. If you fail, you can ask for a re-inspection without going through the appointment process. | + | * If your vehicle passes inspection, the DMV inspector will assign a VIN to your vehicle, which will allow you to begin the standard process of applying for a registration and title. If you fail, you can ask for a re-inspection without going through the appointment process. |
− | You're also going to have to submit your vehicle for an emissions exam. Some vehicles are exempt from emissions testing. Until January 2007, any composite vehicle that is | + | You're also going to have to submit your vehicle for an emissions exam. Some vehicles are exempt from emissions testing. Until January 2007, any composite vehicle that is not exempt must pass standard state emission testing. After new rules go into effect in January 2007, composite vehicles will have to meet specific standards. |
====Exempt vehicles==== | ====Exempt vehicles==== | ||
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Homemade trailers have their own registration process, and they receive special tags. Such trailers are not titled. | Homemade trailers have their own registration process, and they receive special tags. Such trailers are not titled. | ||
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====Registration periods==== | ====Registration periods==== | ||
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*[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/title_registration/apply_custom_rod.html Illinois DMV info] | *[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/title_registration/apply_custom_rod.html Illinois DMV info] | ||
*[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/rtopr2615.pdf Bonded title info] | *[http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/rtopr2615.pdf Bonded title info] | ||
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===Indiana=== | ===Indiana=== | ||
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In addition, either the seller or the Buyer will need to have a "Visual Inspection" (TV-7) completed by a law enforcement agency. At the same time, they must obtain a "Stolen Vehicle Inquiry Report" from that agency. | In addition, either the seller or the Buyer will need to have a "Visual Inspection" (TV-7) completed by a law enforcement agency. At the same time, they must obtain a "Stolen Vehicle Inquiry Report" from that agency. | ||
− | + | The Buyer must then forward the seller's notarized bill of sale as described above, along with the TV-7, the Stolen Vehicle Inquiry Report from a law enforcement agency, and a completed RMV-1 plus the $50.00 title fee, to Auto Theft. Auto Theft will evaluate the information presented, run a check on the vehicle, and if satisfactory, will direct that a Title be issued and sent to the BUYER. Once the title has been received, the BUYER may then register the vehicle. | |
I am having trouble getting the "Stolen Vehicle Inquiry Report" Since the car is not stolen the cops don't see a need. They told me to do a carfax, but I don't think the RMV will accept that. | I am having trouble getting the "Stolen Vehicle Inquiry Report" Since the car is not stolen the cops don't see a need. They told me to do a carfax, but I don't think the RMV will accept that. | ||
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The forms are basic and just ask the standard stuff like VIN numbers, receipts for major components etc. I had to sign an affidavit stating it wasn't stolen or anything. You only need a bond if you are titling a high value vehicle | The forms are basic and just ask the standard stuff like VIN numbers, receipts for major components etc. I had to sign an affidavit stating it wasn't stolen or anything. You only need a bond if you are titling a high value vehicle | ||
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===Mississippi=== | ===Mississippi=== | ||
===Missouri=== | ===Missouri=== | ||
+ | The state of Missouri apparently remains committed to the idea that a vehicle with a lost title can never have one again, at least not by the state of Missouri. It doesn't matter if the vehicle has all the VIN and cowl tags in place, if they have no record of it, it doesn't exist. They will allow a "551 inspection" done by select Highway Patrol officers, but only if the vehicle is 'finished', IE, runs and drives and passes inspection and looks like new inside and out. There is no meaningful legal way to own or title it before then. If the vehicle is built from parts, even if the shell you start with has tags on it, they want copious amounts of documentation on the origins of every nut and bolt apparently, if it didn't come from that car to start with. | ||
− | + | The state of Missouri has updated their website to include new information about titling classic vehicles. The procedure apparently goes like this: seek out your local county circuit court, and file for a "Declaratory Judgement" telling the judge your story and why the car belongs to you. If he/she decides in your favor and issues the judgment, send this form and a standard title application to the state and apparently they will issue title. | |
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===Montana=== | ===Montana=== | ||
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Registering your custom-built car is a fairly simple process―probably much simpler than the vehicle construction itself. It's much like registering any other motor vehicle, except for one additional form and a required inspection. | Registering your custom-built car is a fairly simple process―probably much simpler than the vehicle construction itself. It's much like registering any other motor vehicle, except for one additional form and a required inspection. | ||
− | The Certificate of Inspection/Affidavit of Vehicle Construction is vital. (This can be found at http://www.dmvnv.com/pdfforms/ | + | The Certificate of Inspection/Affidavit of Vehicle Construction is vital. (This can be found at http://www.dmvnv.com/pdfforms/rd64.pdf) On this form, a representative of a state-registered garage or body shop must complete the first part, as well as sections A, B, or C, as applicable. |
The garage representative will inspect the vehicle and give various parts of your car a "pass" or "fail" related to safety and state requirements. Once all parts receive a pass, he or she will then sign off on the vehicle, stating that it's safe to operate on Nevada roads. Now you can proceed with the registration. | The garage representative will inspect the vehicle and give various parts of your car a "pass" or "fail" related to safety and state requirements. Once all parts receive a pass, he or she will then sign off on the vehicle, stating that it's safe to operate on Nevada roads. Now you can proceed with the registration. | ||
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I called the NJMVS and requested their titling/registration package for what they describe as a "specialty vehicle". A lot of red tape, but bottom line is that you need to document entire build with corresponding costs...They want to see how much you paid for everything so that they can charge sales tax, just like if you purchased a new vehicle off of the lot. If you have sales receipts for parts that the tax was already paid, that I guess would be exempt. As I get further into this, I'll post update or revise as necessary. | I called the NJMVS and requested their titling/registration package for what they describe as a "specialty vehicle". A lot of red tape, but bottom line is that you need to document entire build with corresponding costs...They want to see how much you paid for everything so that they can charge sales tax, just like if you purchased a new vehicle off of the lot. If you have sales receipts for parts that the tax was already paid, that I guess would be exempt. As I get further into this, I'll post update or revise as necessary. | ||
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+ | Update by steve392 on 10/3/07...Got further into it with NJMVS. A specialty (or reconstructed) vehicle will be titled in the year in which it is completed. So instead of having a '41 Willys, '32 Ford, etc., if you title it this year, it will officially be a 2007. The make will be "REC" (for reconstructed) and the model will be "Custom". | ||
===New Mexico=== | ===New Mexico=== | ||
We have a couple ways of registering vehicles without titles. | We have a couple ways of registering vehicles without titles. | ||
− | If the vehicle has a VIN number you must run a 50 state VIN check to verify if the vehicle is on the stolen list. We do this by sending the "VIN check form" to our main MVD office in Santa Fe. If it comes back clean we must obtain a "BOND" that usually costs 50 bones through a private insurance company that deals in bond insurance. The bond is in case an owner comes along down the road and claims the vehicle as theirs. The bond shuts them up. Show the MVD all your bills of sale for the vehicle, the 50 state check and the bond and they issue you a clean title. If you start with a " | + | If the vehicle has a VIN number you must run a 50 state VIN check to verify if the vehicle is on the stolen list. We do this by sending the "VIN check form" to our main MVD office in Santa Fe. If it comes back clean we must obtain a "BOND" that usually costs 50 bones through a private insurance company that deals in bond insurance. The bond is in case an owner comes along down the road and claims the vehicle as theirs. The bond shuts them up. Show the MVD all your bills of sale for the vehicle, the 50 state check and the bond and they issue you a clean title. If you start with a "hybred hot rod" where the body is different than the frame, NM goes by what the frame is to determine the vehicle make and model. If the frame has a VIN number stamped in it, which most do in "secret places" only the State VIN inspectors know the locations. If they find the VIN, they will title the vehicle by the frame number no matter what the body is! You can put any body on any frame but the frame rules. |
− | The "hard way" is a "home made vehicle" title. This is required if you build a vehicle from scratch that doesn't have any VIN information. Glass vehicles and "bare body builds" without VIN tags must go this route. If you build the frame from scratch you must go the home made vehicle route. This is a bitch as the vehicle must meet all the standard safety features required of all vehicles like functional lights, turn signals, rear view mirrors, horn, Dual master cylinders and two means of stopping the vehicle, | + | The "hard way" is a "home made vehicle" title. This is required if you build a vehicle from scratch that doesn't have any VIN information. Glass vehicles and "bare body builds" without VIN tags must go this route. If you build the frame from scratch you must go the home made vehicle route. This is a bitch as the vehicle must meet all the standard safety features required of all vehicles like functional lights, turn signals, rear view mirrors, horn, Dual master cylinders and two means of stopping the vehicle, ie. functional emergency brake, windows, etc. You must also get the vehicle weighed at a certified scale. The vehicle will be titled as a current year vehicle as it was titled. In other words if you build a 1930 hot rod it will be titled a 2012, or current year vehicle. Yes, a 2012 Model A Ford. Being a new vehicle it must also have ALL the fricken emissions crap required for the year of the engine if it's 1975 or newer! CATS, oxy sensors, canister etc, etc. Kinda takes the fun out of it but there is hope!!! If the engine is 1974 or older, it doesn't require emissions testing and all you have to do is take it to the Emissions HQ in Albuquerque and obtain an emissions exemption certificate. 1975 and newer your screwed. |
You can also go to a "Title specialist" licensed with the state to get the title for you, for a price. It involves them advertising the vehicle with a lien for a certain amount of time. If nobody claims it you get a title for it. This route is the most expensive but you don't have to do any legwork. | You can also go to a "Title specialist" licensed with the state to get the title for you, for a price. It involves them advertising the vehicle with a lien for a certain amount of time. If nobody claims it you get a title for it. This route is the most expensive but you don't have to do any legwork. | ||
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===New York=== | ===New York=== | ||
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In order to title the vehicle the owner should take the original title for the vehicle along with a completed form MV2855 to the local DMV office where they will also fill out form MV-1 which is the standard "Title/License Plate Application". | In order to title the vehicle the owner should take the original title for the vehicle along with a completed form MV2855 to the local DMV office where they will also fill out form MV-1 which is the standard "Title/License Plate Application". | ||
− | Street Modified vehicles qualify for either a normal license plate (personalized plates, etc.) or a Hobbyist Plate. The advantage of a hobby plate is that you pay a one time fee, approximately $ | + | Street Modified vehicles qualify for either a normal license plate (personalized plates, etc.) or a Hobbyist Plate. The advantage of a hobby plate is that you pay a one time fee, approximately $160, but then the plate is good for your lifetime. It can also be transferred to another car should you sell the existing car and purchase another which also qualifies for the Hobby plate. If you purchase additional qualified vehicles, the plate cost for each is reduced to $110. |
In the event the owner does not have a title (but the vehicle has an original VIN) you must apply for a replacement title using state form MV-1. The WDOT may require that the VIN be inspected and certified by a law enforcement officer (state or local police) and then their certification forwarded to the WDOT. | In the event the owner does not have a title (but the vehicle has an original VIN) you must apply for a replacement title using state form MV-1. The WDOT may require that the VIN be inspected and certified by a law enforcement officer (state or local police) and then their certification forwarded to the WDOT. | ||
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===Norway emissions requirements=== | ===Norway emissions requirements=== | ||
− | + | {{Note1}} The following is from Hotrodders forum member [i]Vacuum[/i] with permission 00:14, 2 December 2012 (MST): | |
"Approving a modified car for street use in Norway is a difficult battle, but can be done. The rules are numerous and very complicated, and therefore not really fit for a Wiki article. Also I am not a lawyer and do not know them all in detail They can be viewed online, but only in Norwegian, as far as I know. | "Approving a modified car for street use in Norway is a difficult battle, but can be done. The rules are numerous and very complicated, and therefore not really fit for a Wiki article. Also I am not a lawyer and do not know them all in detail They can be viewed online, but only in Norwegian, as far as I know. | ||
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+ | ==Commercial titling services== | ||
+ | Need details on this. How do they work? How do their differ state-to-state or region-to-region? Legality? Cost? | ||
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+ | *[http://getnewtitle.com GetNewTitle.com] | ||
+ | *[http://www.its-titles.com/ International Title Service] | ||
+ | *[http://broadwaytitle.com/ Broadway Title Company] | ||
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