Titling and registration, by state

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69ST

Well-Known Member
Per popular request, I've added to the resources & FAQ section. As long as people are restoring and building these bikes and wish to take them on the road, legally, the topic will keep popping up. Hopefully, this will save a lot of repetition.

Please title your posts by state, to make it easier for others to find the applicable info.
 
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Flash

120cc
Arizona

If you need a title whereas one was not issued to you during purchase, I've found you can use ITS without DMV problems and hassles. I have used this on early model CT's, 1972. DMV just does the initial inspection which consists of comparing the paperwork ITS sends with the vehicle's numbers.

According to these laws you'll need a mirror (I got by without it) and no turn signals - period.

If they quiz you on emissions testing, it is not required. See this link concerning vehicles under 90cc.

Please note: I have not jumped through Arizona hoops to get a bonded title so I'm no help to those who wish to pursue registering using this method.
 
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pookiebear

Member
Iowa

My 74 CT70 in Iowa took these steps to get title and tag:
74 purchased with bill of sale only as a roller. No title even on record with the STate.

Got DMV form and started a bonded title request. It is on the IOWA DMV website under bonded titles.

Take the Form to a insurance agent that is allowed to sell a surety bond, mine was $35

mail surety bond form and request form to DMV in desmoines. Address is on the form.

2 weeks later an investigator will contact you to come look at the bike and do a vin check and fill out a form for you to take to local DMV to get tag.

(BUT My investigator didn't think the bike was street legal and needed/wanted proof as to its legality, so I had sales literature from honda sent to him and found a few craigslist ADS with tagged ct's on them (in IOWA) and emailed those to him. )

He mailed my Bonded Title Acceptance form to me as filled out by him. I went to DMV with that form and 15 minutes later had my tag. MY tag with sales tax was $40.
 
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bjatwood

120cc
Nebraska

I titled my K3 and HKO the same way as Harry described, but here in Nebraska.
Took the "Bill of Sale" from ITS to the DMV, they had a Sheriif Deputy inspect the bike, due to the fact it was "purchased" out of state. Paid the Sheriff 10 bucks, he gave me the inspection paperwork, took it to the cleark who then printed me a Nebraska title, went to the next window and purchased plate and tags for a whopping 18.50 for the year.
 
kmcrab

kmcrab

120cc
Kansas

In Kansas if your vehicle is over 35 years old, all you need is a Bill of Sale. You take the vehicle to a Kansas Inspection Station where they verify the VIN and make sure it is not stolen. The inspection station gives you the paperwork to show that all is good and you go to the DMV and get your registration and tags. The title is mailed to you. I say vehicle because they told me that cars and boats are registered the same way as motorcycles as far as the 35 year old rule goes.
 
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373rock

Member
Michigan

I just titled all three of my bikes in Michigan. One already had a title and cost $15 plus 6% sales tax on the purchase price. I did not have to show any documentation on that bike but the title. My other to ct's I had no paperwork for. I had to fill out a simple form called an ownership certification it can be found at SOS - Publications and Forms. That is all the documentation I had to show. The title cost $30.00 plus 6% of the sales price. Title should be comming in two weeks. Then need title with proof of insurance to get plates.
 
hornetgod

hornetgod

Well-Known Member
California

California

1.) Bill of Sale-Ensure it's signed by previous owner and identifies the motorcycle by VIN number and also includes sale price.
2.) Previous Owners Statement of Facts Form-Stating when and from whom he or she purchased the motorcycle and why it had never been titled and registered previously.
3.) Vehicle Non-Operation Form-covering time it was residing but, not riden in California.
4.) New Owner Statement of Facts Form-Stating from whom the motorcycle was purchased and that you desire to attain a title and registration.
5.) Application for Title Form.
6.) VIN Verification Form
7.) Appointment and trip to California Highway Patrol-They verify VIN numbers and check stolen database.
8.) Proof of insurance
9.) Out of State Resident Form-Military Stationed in State but, legal resident of another State (waives all taxes-this is a big money saver)
10.) Lots of patients-many DMV representives have never delt with this and have to refer to the California Vehicle Code Manual (it's huge!) and/or ask other representives for help.

The Title, License Plate, and One Years Registration cost me $82.00 excluding tax. They will give you the License Plate, Stickers and Registration Paperwork at the DMV and mail the title to you in about 14 days time.
 
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jdgmbi1

jdgmbi1

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racerx said:
Per popular request, I've added to the resources & FAQ section. As long as people are restoring and building these bikes and wish to take them on the road, legally, the topic will keep popping up. Hopefully, this will save a lot of repetition.

Please title your posts by state, to make it easier for others to find the applicable info.
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Has anyone had any experiance personnaly or through the grapevine in how hard it is to license these things in the State of Washington:39:
 
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dennis d

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jdgmbi1 said:
Has anyone had any experiance personnaly or through the grapevine in how hard it is to license these things in the State of Washington:39:
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Hey Jim,
I have not but i bought a HKO from Wash. and the guy lived right on the border of Idaho and was able to get a title there for me for something like 35.00.
He said they were very laxed over there.
 
jdgmbi1

jdgmbi1

120cc
dennis d said:
Hey Jim,
I have not but i bought a HKO from Wash. and the guy lived right on the border of Idaho and was able to get a title there for me for something like 35.00.
He said they were very laxed over there.
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Thanks Dennis. Yea, those folks over in Idaho beat to a different drummer. I'm about 5-6 hours from the border, so I might just have to go and see what I can do here locally.
 
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HymieP

Member
Jim,
Karen is about ready to have her title company up and operational. Let her help you on titling the bikes and getting them plated. She's very knowledgeable and will help if she can.
 
jdgmbi1

jdgmbi1

120cc
HymieP said:
Jim,
Karen is about ready to have her title company up and operational. Let her help you on titling the bikes and getting them plated. She's very knowledgeable and will help if she can.
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Ah? I had heard that, but didn't know if you all were joking around or not. Thanks, I most certainly will that.

Jamie, do you think it might be a requirement to actually have one of my bikes to be running?:24:
 
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stepside

New Member
I am located in Pennsylvania - anyone have any experience dealing in PA?

What ever happened to "If you have a Honda Mini and need a title for it, C.A.R. Classic Automotive Registation in Cleveland, Alabama can fix you up for $75.00 pre 1975. If you would like to get more info call them at 1-888-878-1172.

Here is a correction for your website. You state that you can get a title for your minibike through C.A.R. This is not true if you live in some states. On C.A.R.'s website they state that their service is not available if you live in Washington (were I live) Ohio, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, or Minnesota. (See their "Rates" page at the bottom). I went through Titles Unlimited 1-800-325-8136. They cost a little more (100 dollars versus 75 dollars for C.A.R) but I was able to get a title for my restored CT70 with no problem."

I tried to call both places today and it seems like all these .com title places are shut down...
 
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tigers486

Member
Just got the CT plated in Toledo, Ohio. I had to do a bit of work, but costs much less than the titling services, takes alot less time too. I had someone get a title made up in Michigan for me and they sold it back to me. I Had the VIN inspected for out of state purchase. I then transfered the title to Ohio. And lastly I bought my plates for it. Cost me just a little over $100, and took about a week. The longest part was waiting for Michigan to mail the new title to us.
 
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