VT loop hole is no longer!

[tsorfas]

Can you have 2 drivers licenses?

[PurplePackage]

I'm looking into this deeper. My neighbor is stuck in this right now and I've been told by a few others it's true. Apparently it's a tax thing. Mass wants the taxes you missed while it was registered in Vermont. So they will issue the buyer with a reg but you as the seller must pay all associated taxes or they won't process tye title meaning the buyer has a big problem. The same appears to be true if you are transferring to yourself. The way out is to prove your a vt resident with a driver's license only. Bills and mail aren't excepted. So it comes down to money. In the case of my neighbor his $60k airstream that he sold that gas always been on a vt reg means he has a monstrous tax and penalty bill he has to pay before they issue a new title to the buyer who has already taken possession of the camper. Talking like a 5 digit bill.

Well this is news. I suppose I'll be keeping my 250s until I die or they do.

[R7]

I'm looking into this deeper. My neighbor is stuck in this right now and I've been told by a few others it's true. Apparently it's a tax thing. Mass wants the taxes you missed while it was registered in Vermont. So they will issue the buyer with a reg but you as the seller must pay all associated taxes or they won't process tye title meaning the buyer has a big problem. The same appears to be true if you are transferring to yourself. The way out is to prove your a vt resident with a driver's license only. Bills and mail aren't excepted. So it comes down to money. In the case of my neighbor his $60k airstream that he sold that gas always been on a vt reg means he has a monstrous tax and penalty bill he has to pay before they issue a new title to the buyer who has already taken possession of the camper. Talking like a 5 digit bill.

Sounds more like a tax lien, title exempt situation. I think Ma is going to have a hard time with that legally in the future.

I had always thought campers were tax exempt as well, though that could also only be an RI thing.

Just as an FYI, I bought my R7 with a Ma prior registration and no title, and had no issues registering and titling it in RI.

[FriskyDingo]

.....Just as an FYI, I bought my R7 with a Ma prior registration and no title, and had no issues registering and titling it in RI.

what year is the R7? I know the RI title laws just changed 01/01/24, but previously they didn't issue titles for model year 2000 or older.... I had misplaced one of my pre 2000 car titles and wanted a new copy, they told me NOPE, we don't do that for pre 2000...

Need to head up to the DMV and see if I can get a copy under the new law.....

[R7]

what year is the R7? I know the RI title laws just changed 01/01/24, but previously they didn't issue titles for model year 2000 or older.... I had misplaced one of my pre 2000 car titles and wanted a new copy, they told me NOPE, we don't do that for pre 2000...

Need to head up to the DMV and see if I can get a copy under the new law.....

RI title law just changed again starting 01/01/2024. Now all vehicles need a title. There’s a form you can fill out to get a title for a previously non titled vehicle, takes about 2-3 weeks.
When I checked a few weeks ago, there was also wording on the website stating prior proof of ownership (registration) can be used to get a title.
The R7 is a 1999. I applied for a vanity plate, and because my registration number would change, I need to apply for a title before the vanity plate would be issued.

[PurplePackage]

Anyone looking into tribal registrations? That seems like it would be untapped and even untouchable potential if possible.

[OneCheekRider]

According to USPS tracking, all my title transfer documents arrived at the county's PO Box in Rapid City, South Dakota on Friday, 4/26. Their offices are actually closed on Fridays. I received an email this morning around 7am my time (9am in SD) that the documents were received and to call to process payment. I spent roughly 10min on hold and an additional 5 min to confirm all fees due, my mailing address, and to give my CC info. Plate and registration will be in tomorrow's mail and I should get them next week.

I was charged for SD sales tax, title transfer fee, registration fee, plate postage fee, and a credit card processing fee. This totaled $84. If I read their registration fee table correctly, I anticipate the yearly registration fee to be around $16 per year for this motorcycle. In comparison, my other Triumph Tiger cost me $160 in registration alone this year here in the state of CA. In fact, all my registered bikes cost a minimum of $150/year now in CA. Thinking I should change them to SD now that I know the process...

[ilikenapalm]

Just check to make sure CA won't prosecute you for dodging taxes if you switch your other registrations to SD.