Scooter6175 wrote:Live in West virginia, the trailer i decided to use for my TD build is already titled and plated as a utility trailer. is there any reason to do something different for the plates or just use the utility trailer plate.
ddrabant wrote:could someone post instructions of how to fill out the forms for a home made trailer... I just got the Maine paperwork in the mail today. I thought I had read instructions at one point but I cannot seem to find
a link to them...
Thanks a bunch
rowerwet wrote:the real point to this thread is how to skip your own states red tape for a homebult or kit trailer. Instead register it in Maine, without ever leaving your own state , then if you still want to have a local plate take your Maine reg and plate to your nearest DMV and transfer it to the state you live in, a much easier thing to do, since the trailer is already on the road and certified in another state.
Much like the way most states have a whole procedure to getting a drivers license, but a transfer from another state is just a matter of paperwork and money, usually not a written and road test.
KCStudly wrote:Welcome to the forum!
Why don't you tell us a little something bout your project, what you plan to build and what source you are using for a trailer (kit, old camper or boat, or homemade)?
If you are starting with a scratch built trailer, what you described sounds fairly typical. However, if you are starting with a store bought kit, or previously registered used trailer (especially if it was registered in your state and has an existing VIN) it may be much easier than that.
Kit and other new trailers come with a manufacturers statement of origin that most DMV's will accept, along with a bill of sale or receipt, as authentication. Then they just verify the description, size, weight capacity (usually they will base this on the tire rating if it is not otherwise documented) and do a check of the lighting.
traveler wrote:I don't know if it is a good thing or not, but all we have to do in Oregon to pull a trailer that is less than 1600 lbs, is to hook it up and go. No license, don't even need insurance, but for 12 dollars a year, I couldn't pass the insurance up, and has full coverage.
Return to Essential Information about building teardrops
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests