Do I need a title for a NH bike if I ride in MA?

[mlarivie]

I was looking at a winter project that has no title. If I buy out of state, will the bill of sale get me a title? What kind of red tape do I need to avoid?

[Rossco]

I believe you need a notarized bill of sale from NH. How old is this bike?

[mlarivie]

I haven't committed to anything yet but late 60s to mid 70s. So the bill of sale should be enough to title if its a nh bike? Is there anything I can do to make sure I get a title after sale? Title search, etc?

[breakdirt916]

no, the bill of sale alone will not get you a title

afaik, for a bike that old, you need a bill of sale and previous valid street registration to get a title

[TIMMYDUCK]

Anyone can legally register a vehicle in VT , no matter what your home state is .

The look back period is 15 years so any 1996 or older bike, would only need a bill of sale, 37 bucks for registration and some tax money to get it on the road.

NO new Title would be issued though, saves you another 30 plus bucks.

[mlarivie]

That's great.. I'm in Massachusetts unfortunately so there is a mile of red tape to cross

So previous road reg and bill of sale will get me a mass title?

[TIMMYDUCK]

That's great.. I'm in Massachusetts unfortunately so there is a mile of red tape to cross

So previous road reg and bill of sale will get me a mass title?

You mis-understand me completely

Vermont will register your vehicle with your Mass address .

You can even do it by mail.

It is totally legal , only people that could bitch would be your town for the property tax each year.

[mlarivie]

It sounds like i'd be in some serious shit if I got pulled over for some traffic violation, but I'm going to find out more on monday

[csmutty]

It sounds like i'd be in some serious shit if I got pulled over for some traffic violation, but I'm going to find out more on monday

No...you would be fine me thinks.

[mzdagrl]

It sounds like i'd be in some serious shit if I got pulled over for some traffic violation, but I'm going to find out more on monday

Why? You would have a perfectly legally registered vehicle.

[breakdirt916]

if he's registered in VT, who insures him?

[cdseven95]

Why? You would have a perfectly legally registered vehicle.

They can ticket you for an improperly registered car... They have tip lines for Ma residents to call and report neighbors for improper reg. I assume if they wanted to they could get you for tax evasion (excise tax)..

The fine for registering an automobile in another state to avoid excise tax is either $500 or $1,000, depending on whether the person is charged civilly or criminally. According to state law, the city gets 75 percent of the fine for a criminal offense and the state gets the rest, and splits it 50/50 with the state if it a civil offense.