new trailer charge for registration

bocephus300 · February 04, 2008, 09:11:12 PM

i built a nice 20 x 8 flat open trailer. its a double axle 2100pound trailer. my neibor got a tag for 38 bucks but was a small jetski size trailer. am i in for a bad suprise when i go to the court house tomorow. if anyone knows how much they think it would cost

Mudneck · February 04, 2008, 09:23:22 PM

need to keep it or say it is under 2k,otherwise I am pretty sure it needs certification weight & title.

bocephus300 · February 04, 2008, 09:40:11 PM

wel i had it weighted at the dump. and they gave me a weight slip and i had to write up a affidavit +have it noterized, just claiming its not stolen.

Mudneck · February 04, 2008, 09:43:15 PM

It is what it is,payup & deal with it. Was it hooked to the tow vehicle? If you can shave 150lbs off,take of ramps or 2 tires?

Call up DMV & see.G/L

bocephus300 · February 04, 2008, 09:54:43 PM

thanks for the help il see what they say if any thing ill shave off some weight here and there

trx#9 · February 04, 2008, 10:35:14 PM

Quote from: bocephus300 on February 04, 2008, 09:40:11 PM
wel i had it weighted at the dump. and they gave me a weight slip and i had to write up a affidavit +have it noterized, just claiming its not stolen.

If its home built make up a vin# and tell them you made the trailer yourself. The dmv doesn't check out anything, especially in florida. Just make up a weight. My neighbor makes home made trailers and does this all the time and never has an issue.

DRIVEN1 · February 05, 2008, 10:33:47 AM

I have not dealt with any home built. But I am under the assumption that if you try to tag it they are going to require a weight slip. If over 2000 lbs it will have to have a vin number and title issued. It will be between $50-$60 a year for tag plus a fee to issue tag.

dodgefsu · February 05, 2008, 02:28:35 PM

I have not dealt with any home built. But I am under the assumption that if you try to tag it they are going to require a weight slip. If over 2000 lbs it will have to have a vin number and title issued. It will be between $50-$60 a year for tag plus a fee to issue tag.

This is exactly true... just went through this ordeal with mine

Ida_Mann · February 05, 2008, 08:15:46 PM

maybe because mine is so ugly, but I paid the registration for my Pace 6X12 enclosed and it was only about $30,,,,,,last I knew it weighed in near 3K pounds.

but I'm not a trailer expert.

Id@

bocephus300 · February 05, 2008, 09:53:26 PM

all i can say is holy cow. i watched $175 jump rite outta my wallet. they said it was 75 for a title fee then 10 for the plate itself. and 65 for the register fee. then 25 for the agentcy fee. now i remember why i never went to get one.

Mudneck · February 05, 2008, 10:01:07 PM

Quote from: bocephus300 on February 05, 2008, 09:53:26 PM
all i can say is holy cow. i watched $175 jump rite outta my wallet. they said it was 75 for a title fee then 10 for the plate itself. and 65 for the register fee. then 25 for the agentcy fee. now i remember why i never went to get one.

Yep sounds right you could have done it at dmv yourself & saved $25 but the $65 is the penalty for going over the 2k & needing to title it as a result.

Its done now get over it.You probably saved a bunch of cash building it yourself right?

God luck!

bocephus300 · February 05, 2008, 10:08:56 PM

i would build another one without a doubt. its nice to have the perfect trailer for all your needs, that actually legal now