Titles- you might want to ask for one even if not "requ


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Posted by Dan (NH) [108.162.219.144] on Wednesday, May 04, 2016 at 11:44:17 :

After reading Steve's question on titles and seeing some of the responses, I wanted to mention that although some states don't "require" a title to register older vehicles, you can still apply for one in most instances.

The great State of New Hampshire for example (being sarcastic), doesn't require a title for registration, just a VIN check by an "authorized" person or an older registration or older title. You have to ASK for a new title to be issued. I found this out when I registered the WC4. The ladies expression of "why would you want to spend money for a title?" said it all.

Funny how other states "like Massachusetts and PA" require a title for everything, and will tax the crap out of you to give you one, while others are quick to take it from you.

I know a lot of us collectors of this type of fine machinery, don't always see selling any of it directly in the future, but having a title will make it way easier to sell later.

My suggestion is to get a title issued even if your state doesn't require one, if you can. Be persistent but polite with the person behind the 3/4 bulletproof glass. It will save the next buyer just as much agony as the seller. There are documents on the NH DMV website that are for selling a non titled or "Title Exempt" vehicle to another person in another state, which may or may not help out the buyer in the future, but to me it just looks like a glorified Bill of Sale with the NH state name on it.

For 1999 Model year vehicles and older- titles are exempt - for 2000 and newer vehicles will require a title forever, at least in New Hampshire. ALSO vehicles with a model year 1996 or newer must have an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) test as part of the inspection process. Damn computers.

Not sure if you heard- but the EPA is pushing the race car industry by trying to limit what can be done to older and newer vehicles. I suspect they "EPA" does not like the idea of pulling off the electronic fuel injection and slapping on dual four barrel carburetors and a high rise manifold to go racing. I imagine it will only be a matter of time before they crack down on the classics too.

I noticed while waiting at the town hall last night that the New Hampshire definition for antique plates has changed a little to include a highlighted bold statement "paraphrasing here" (restored to original or better than original condition without any major modifications). I have been trying to read through the word garble on the NH DMV website for verification, but haven't been able to back it up. Got me interested enough to look though. I usually always run regular plates on the vehicles, just because I would have to go to a DMV location to get antique plates.

A word about those "Title Companies", they are just selling you the process you could probably find with a few visits to your town hall or DMV location. It may be easier, but it will cost you money that could be better spent on new tires!




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