How to title a hot rod
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| + | This example is based on my experience trying to title a vehicle that comprised of an old boyd with no VIN numbers on it, mounted to a custom-made frame with no VIN numbers on it. This is a work-in-progress, as I am in the middle of the procedure. As harrowing as dealing with the DMV can be, try to be patient - this particular request is not common in the State of Montana, as I have found out. | ||
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| + | Remember, this particular example is used for vehicles that have NO VIN OR TITLE. | ||
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| + | '''Step One''' | ||
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| + | First, familiarize yourself with the [http://www.doj.mt.gov/driving/vehicletitleregistration.asp Montana Vehicle Title and Registration Website], as you may need to refer to it from time to time when speaking with representatives at the DMV. | ||
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| + | Download form [http://www.doj.mt.gov/driving/forms.asp#vehicletitleregistration MV20 (Vehicle/Vessel/OHV Identification Number Inspection Certificate)] in .pdf format and fill out in the appropriate areas. You will then call your local Police or Sheriff's Department, and state that you need to have a vehicle inspected. They will dispatch an officer to your location. | ||
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| + | When the officer arrives, provide them with any paperwork you have or statements regarding the ownership of the vehicle. Basically, the officer is there to ensure that the vehicle you intend to title is indeed the same vehicle he is observing. Because your vehicle has no VIN, the officer should leave the VIN areas blank, but ''make a notation that the vehicle has no identifying numbers or markings on the frame or body.'' | ||
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| + | '''Step Two''' | ||
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| + | Now that you have an inspection certificate filled out by the proper authorities, you must determine what your car's value is: | ||
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| + | If the value is over $500, you must secure a bond equal to the value determined by the surety company. A simple phone call to your car insurance agent, asking him how to obtain a "Surety Bond" for your car. This is another interesting twist to the process, as you will be required to give a VIN number to obtain a Surety Bond. Tell your agent that you have no identifying marks on the vehicle and that the procedure to obtain a VIN requires a Surety Bond be issued before processing the paperwork. You will get a paper bond issued within a few days. Surety Bonds are usually required to be paid up-front and will last 3 years. | ||
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| + | If the vehicle is worth $500 or less, you simply certify to its value. You must either: reference the average trade-in or wholesale value determined by the national appraisal guide as of January 1 for the year in which you are applying, or if an appraisal guide is not available, certify that, to your knowledge, its value is $500 or less. Be honest, because you'd hate to have your paperwork all jammed up because you tried to fudge your value. | ||
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| + | '''Step Three''' | ||
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| + | Download form [http://www.doj.mt.gov/driving/forms.asp#vehicletitleregistration MV10 (Affidavit/Application for Title With Insufficient Evidence of Ownership or Bonded Certificate of Title)] and [http://www.doj.mt.gov/driving/forms/mv10b.pdf MV10b (Application for State Assigned Identification Numbers)] in .pdf format and fill out in the appropriate areas. | ||
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| + | Why both forms? The MV10 is the application for the'' title'' of your vehicle that has no ownership evidence. MV10b is the application for the actual ''VIN number''. You'll need to fill them out both. Don't forget your $5 payment included with form MV10b. | ||
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| + | Once you've filled out the above two forms, gather them up along with your inspection certificate (Form MV20) and your Surety Bond (if you need one) - and make photocopies of everything. Put all the originals in an envelope to the Title and Registration Bureau address on the forms, and mail it away. | ||
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| + | '''Step Four''' | ||
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| + | In about one to two week, you will receive a VIN number foil sticker in the mail. '''Do not apply this sticker yourself.''' Follow the instructions in the enclosed envelope to bring your vehicle to the nearest Driver's License Inspection Station in your area. I highly suggest calling to confirm the location of where you need to bring your vehicle. ''Be sure to speak with the inspector and familiarize him with your vehicle.'' Making an appointment wouldn't hurt either. If everyone is on the same page with what you are trying to do with your vehicle, the easier it will be to achieve your goal. | ||
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| + | I will post the results of my inspection and installation of VIN number soon. We'll be in the home stretch, with the only Step remaining is to license the vehicle. | ||
===Nebraska=== | ===Nebraska=== | ||
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