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I bought my current ATV in GA where they only offer MSO's (Manufactures Statement of Origin) and no titles.  I'm not aware of florida doing this.  I had 2 2004 ATV's bought new in Florida and was issued OHV titles.

I called two different DMV's plus spoke with a buddy's wife whom works at one as I didn't want to go in and wait only to be missing something and have to do it over again.  In short, I had to bring the MSO (which acted as my title) as well as a notorised copy of the bill of sale to my DMV and of course pay taxes on what I paid for it.  It is now registered in Florida and I have a Florida OHV title in hand.  The MSO may be slightly different from your Certificate of Origin but it sounds similar. 

Keep us posted with the outcome...

I think you're right on queue, cr500pro.

There is a lot more liability with atv riders especially when a large majority are irresponsible to begin with.  There are a couple known atv areas near me that the county has been trying to keep people off of for years.  It seems like when people start getting hurt again or fires being started is when the law starts showing its face and in many cases impounding the atv/dirt bike because you shouldn't have been there to begin with.  People go out there not only to ride but to also "party".  This is when the bad things happen in the state or counties eyes.  In most cases who do you think ends up eating the medical bills after all is said and done?   Let's not forget if they needed to be air lifted due to limited accessibility.  I bet you most of these "irresponsible" riders don't have medical insurance.  I can attest because I personally know of many who fit into this above category, and they can't seem to figure out what they did wrong.  When told they don't want to hear it.  Imagine that. 

Let's look at what Florida Tracks and Trails is having to go through just to open their small riding area...lots of permitting and insurance.  Even Ocala has closed off many trails over the years.

Btw, they've opened a mountain bike trail near us.  It took the city years to finally get on board with it.  I can't tell you how many times they went in and either laid trees across trails or simple took tractors to the trails.  Generally when this happened was after some sort of incident would go down whether somebody gets hurt, fire, or simply the complaints of traffic through the residential neighborhood just to get there.  It doesn't take much for the powers that be too put their foot down.  I too would like to see more riding areas but don't see it happening like we'd all like too. 

Can't make it this weekend as I'm getting the atv ready for a hunting trip up to NY next week but I'd be down to meet up and ride out there sometime.

I'm not sure where you're located but if you look at a map, Grant is basically east of the compound.

I haven't rode grant in a few years but it was good riding then...spent most of the time out at well head though.

You also have Canaveral Grooves between Cocoa and Port St. John, and 5A which is north of Mim's.

If you know anybody who own property there is alway Holopaw as well.

I hear they have cracked down on Canaveral Grooves area once again, but I know they go through phases.  It's been about a year and a half since i've been myself.  This true?