How to title a hot rod
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| − | + | ==What is this page?== | |
| + | The purpose of this page is to collectively answer the question: ''"How can I properly title my hot rod?"'' | ||
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| + | ===Background Information=== | ||
| + | The question: "How can I properly title my hot rod" is frequently asked on hot rod and custom car bulletin boards. This page was created in response to a specific request to formally cover this issue, in [http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/title-how-knowledge-base-91052.html a discussion on the Hotrodders Bulletin Board]. | ||
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| + | ==Summary== | ||
| + | The steps necessary for obtaining a valid title for a hot rod vary greatly from country to country, and between states, provinces, and other sub-national entities. Current local legislation, model year of vehicle, vehicle construction, and many other factors also come into play. | ||
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| + | As the written letter of the law varies from one region to another, so does the way it is handled on a day-to-day basis. Thus, an understanding of the local legal code must be coupled with knowledge of the experiences of local hotrodders. | ||
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| + | To fully answer this question, we'll need to include the relevant legal code from each state, province, region, or country, as well as information from local hotrodders on the vagaries of enforcement at the local level. Bear in mind that, ultimately, individual hotrodders will have to deal with their local DMV, which abides by the written regulations, rather than what's available on the internet. | ||
| + | One thing to keep in mind when trying to register and title streetrods is......and this is probably the most important thing of all......Attitude is everything......keep a good attitude and be polite.......if things are not going your way don't get pushy, it will only work against you. Keep in mind the folks at the DMV deal with some real nuts and they could be in a bad mood when you get there....just play it cool....diplomacy and tact goes a long way. | ||
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| + | It would be wise to consider that some states qualify that if a vehicle is modified beyond a point from the original car then it is no longer the original car. If you, for example, you register your 1930 Model A that was basically a body placed on a whole new modern chassis with the original 1930 title you are violating the laws on titling. Then you register this vehicle with this title, the car is now illegally registered. The insurance you get will require the car to be legally registered and now they have an out for not having to pay off if you have an accident. | ||
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| + | ===Where can information be obtained?=== | ||
| + | Here's a collection of ideas on where information on properly titling hot rods can potentially be obtained: | ||
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| + | *Local government and law enforcement agencies | ||
| + | **police, Department of Motor Vehicles | ||
| + | *Websites of local Departments of Motor Vehicles, Departments of Transportation, or their regional equivalents. | ||
| + | *Local citizens or automotive clubs | ||
| + | *Businesses that obtain titles for people | ||
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| + | ===You Can Edit the List Below=== | ||
| + | Below is a listing of 50 US states, as well as several additional countries. To add information about titling a hot rod, simply click the "edit" link to the right-hand side of any state or country name. | ||
==50 US States== | ==50 US States== | ||
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