Getting license for trailer

[MESSMAKER]

D.O.T. has gotten serious on utility trailers in the state. Up until now, almost nobody had a license. Not anymore. My problem is I bought my trailer with cash off craigslist several years ago. I got trailer and no paperwork. I now need to get things legal. They are telling me to apply for vin#(3 weeks) and then apply for rebuilt title(2-3 weeks), then I can bring in the title and get a license. That is going to keep me off the road for maybe 6 weeks. That will hurt. Can I just buy a smaller junky trailer and scrap it and use the paperwork. Anyone have any tips.

 

[radioman]

lincense? you mean title? or registration? you cant get a old trailer and try to cheat. the problem is weight, vin number already assigned to trailer.

 

[KYErik]

Messmaker,

I didn't know there was a requirement for KY trailers to be licensed (mine are not) and I even run them on the interstate occasionally. Is this a new law or is it a large equipment trailer? Like you, I have no titles for mine...

 

[Tomtint]

I had the same issue in Mass, I made o e call to Maine and 4 days later I had my 5 year tag for $90.00. I have 2 more trailers that will have Maine plates come renewal time in November.

 

[MESSMAKER]

lincense? you mean title? or registration? you cant get a old trailer and try to cheat. the problem is weight, vin number already assigned to trailer.

I need a plate. To get a plate, you need registration. In order to get that you need a title. In order to get a title , you must have a vehicle ID#. This makes my head hurt.:confused2:

 

[Tomtint]

If your trailer weighs less than 3000 lbs empty, Maine will register a dual axle up to 9999 GVW as homemade. No title,no previous reg no vin.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Yep its going to cost you. Get a bill of sale and go from there.

Chris

 

[studor]

Ask what they need to license a "homemade trailer" you may find it easier to say you built it than bought it. Here in Ontario that is certainly the case - just a thought

 

[Smallplot]

I need a plate. To get a plate, you need registration. In order to get that you need a title. In order to get a title , you must have a vehicle ID#. This makes my head hurt.:confused2:

The vehicle ID number is the VIN number. It should be stamped or scratched into a tag on the tongue somewhere if it is a manufactured trailer. In my state you have to license any trailer other than farm implements. Is this the same trailer in your avatar if so it does not look home made?

If you know who the original owner was you might apply for a lost title? Might need a bill of sale to provide proof of purchase but it might be worth checking into.

 

[Soundguy]

I need a plate. To get a plate, you need registration. In order to get that you need a title. In order to get a title , you must have a vehicle ID#. This makes my head hurt.:confused2:

in florida you can register as a homade trailer. that covers REAL homeade trailers, and other ones you have that have 'no paperwork'.

get them a weight slip, have an inspection at the tag office.. and have a vin number on the trailer. you can electropencil it on or have permanent sticker. can make yer own vin number .. not sure how it is in your state.. etc.