Temporary tags in Mass ?

[birol]

The web page of the dealer I purchased the PU states that SInce CT doesn't issue any temporary tags, I need to get it from my own STATE (hehehe) How do I handle this ? Get temporary license plates from Ontario Assuming tags are license plates ?

[campingboaters]

Yes, tags are license plates and you should get them from where you will keep the camper (Ontario).  Of course, you might need the VIN from the camper.  Call your DMV to find out what you need to do.

[birol]

I have a pair from out old car, we didn't hand them back, so I can just use them (After informing our verion of DMV that is ? )

Yes, tags are license plates and you should get them from where you will keep the camper (Ontario).  Of course, you might need the VIN from the camper.  Call your DMV to find out what you need to do.

[AustinBoston]

I have a pair from out old car, we didn't hand them back, so I can just use them (After informing our verion of DMV that is ? )

Most US states have specific tags for trailers or campers (have the word "trailer" or "camper" printed right on the plate/tag).  Here in Minnesota, there is also a sticker on the tag showing the weight class of the trailer.

If you put an old car tag on, police in Ontario (and probably any other province you drive through) will probably know it's not a trailer tag.

These are questions you should ask the Ontario DMV:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/french/

(Both links included for Canadian political correctness, even though Birol only communicates with us in English)

Austin

[birol]

I intend to go to their office and ask them personally and get trailer plates if necessary. I am not going to leave this to chance ..... Too expensive a mistake to get caught doing something  stupid like this.

I called the dealer (seller) and expecting a call back, I need the VIN to be able to get plates (even if temporary) ......

Most US states have specific tags for trailers or campers (have the word "trailer" or "camper" printed right on the plate/tag).  Here in Minnesota, there is also a sticker on the tag showing the weight class of the trailer.

If you put an old car tag on, police in Ontario (and probably any other province you drive through) will probably know it's not a trailer tag.

These are questions you should ask the Ontario DMV:

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/
http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/french/

(Both links included for Canadian political correctness, even though Birol only communicates with us in English)

Austin

[birol]

Can't get license plates,yet,  it will have to be a temporary trip permit

I intend to go to their office and ask them personally and get trailer plates if necessary. I am not going to leave this to chance ..... Too expensive a mistake to get caught doing something  stupid like this.

I called the dealer (seller) and expecting a call back, I need the VIN to be able to get plates (even if temporary) ......

[angelsmom10]

Here, we have to have the title in order to get tags, even temp tags.  I know if we buy out of state, we get temp tags for that state, then get perm tags from the state in which the item is registered.  I'm sure Canada has different ways of doing things, so be sure you ask lots of and also check with customs as to what you will need.

[birol]

The tariler is exmpt from the import process, but the customs want to see the title for it And the dealer has no title for it . It will cost 50 dollars to get it, and they can't get apply for it before Monday, and takes three days to get it.

I think I will just have to pay the 50 bucks ......... it is a reasonable amount I guess ... without it I can't import it anyways. I am also thinking that I won't be able to get a temporary permit for it without the title in my hands, so it will be a few weeks before I can get it . The good thing is, once I cross the border I can get the permanent license plates very easily Now I am going to the registration office to ask them if I need the title  in my hands to get the temporary permit. And I hope it will be acceptable in USA

[MommaMia]

Don't get down....

Look as it as extra time to get the van ready to bring the baby home.  Did you find out about tires?   Cliff and I both pointed out to find out tire condition and be prepared to replace them before you try to bring it home.  So now you have more time to get that together.  Also, did you find out if it has 4 pin wiring harness?

[Firefyter-Emt]

I am confused.. Is this trailer in Mass or CT??  CT does have temp tags for trailers.. (I know, I have to get mine.)

[birol]

Trailer is in Mass. Sorry for the wrong title. And everyhting is going downhill

Tires on the trailer are brand new, and inside is in excellent shape according to the dealer I purchased it from.

I am confused.. Is this trailer in Mass or CT??  CT does have temp tags for trailers.. (I know, I have to get mine.)

[MommaMia]

I posted this also in the how to proceed thread


I understand vehicle is in MA but if you can get Lee to get temp CT registration it would help.

CT does have temporary registration.

Requirements for Obtaining a Temporary Registration
A temporary registration may be obtained for the purpose of a safety inspection and/or emissions test at any DMV Branch or Satellite Office . Please see Safety Inspections Performed at DMV for inspection information.

To obtain a temporary registration, you will need to provide the following information:

If currently titled, the Title Certificate of the former owner must also be presented, filled in, and signed on the reverse side, reporting sale to new owner.
Bill of Sale (form H-31).
Application for Registration and Certificate of Title (form H-13).
Your current Connecticut Insurance Identification Card, which can be obtained from your insurance company. The insurance card must be in the name of the registered owner(s) of the vehicle. If vehicle is being leased, the insurance card may be in the name of the lessee.
Identification will be required to register a vehicle. Please see list of Acceptable Forms of Identification. Photocopies of identification are acceptable if the registrant does not appear in person.
You should go through the safety inspection and/or emissions test within the first ten (10) days, in case repairs are required, because temporary registrations are not renewable.

You will have to pay sales tax at the time you purchase the temporary registration unless you meet the sales tax exemption qualification. Connecticut sales tax is 6% of the purchase price.

A vehicle exempt from sales tax by a family or business relationship cannot be registered if the transferor (seller) owes delinquent property taxes on the vehicle, in which case a tax receipt would have to be shown, or if the vehicle is listed as suspended. The same applies for the person registering the vehicle.

Note: Vehicles cannot be registered if delinquent property tax or parking tickets are owed or if the registrant has had his/her registration privilege suspended.

The following is a list of temporary registrations by type, duration, and fee:

Motorcycle 10 day $7
Camp Trailer 10 day $7
Camper 10 day $11
Passenger 20 day $14
Commercial 10 day $25
Commercial 10 day $46 (with a carrying capacity of over 3 tons)

http://www.dmv.org/ct-connecticut/d...egistration.php



I would talk with the seller. He, being a MA car salesman, most likely knows best what to do. Otherwise, it looks like maybe having Lee make the purchase and register it in CT should work. Then you would purchase it from him. That is if Lee is willing to do that.

Technically, to register it in CT you are supposed to have proof of CT insurance. That would mean Lee would have to get insurance on it for a few days, which I am sure B would reimburse for... as well as the CT temorary registration fee, CT title fee, Sales tax needs to be paid at the time you register too.

But about the insurance... and I know this from experience... we lived in CT until last Aug. When you show proof of insurance, the proof for your tow vehicle suffices for the camper. In CT, once the camper is hooked up to the tow vehicle, it is covered by the tow vehicles policy. This was what we did and our tow vehicles insurance co., USAA confirmed it. We registered 2 different trailers, one a utility trailer and one a pu, this way. So Lee wouldn't have to add anything to his auto ins policy.

[birol]

Lets not use this thread anymore. Stick to the other thread ? Sigh ....

[MommaMia]

ok....you can delete the whole thread can't you?  or is that only delete a post?

[birol]

Nope can't delete the thread ..... weird ..

ok....you can delete the whole thread can't you?  or is that only delete a post?