Thread: Titling and registration, by state

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.

Thanks Racer...That was a good idea.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Has anyone from Ohio done this ? Seems tough .

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.

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.

Originally Posted by racerx

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.

Has anyone had any experiance personnaly or through the grapevine in how hard it is to license these things in the State of Washington