How To Register A Utility Trailer
If the trailer has a special plate only the fee for the plate will be.
How to register a utility trailer. Before registration take an overall idea how to register a utility trailer without title. To title and register a trailer the owner will normally have to submit. Trailers with a declared gvw of more than 10 000 lbs one time 800 registration fee. Utility trailers include any trailer used to transport horses. A signed application for title and license.
The properly signed title. The type of fees may vary depending on your location and will likely include a registration fee title fee safety plate fee and administrative fee as well as a sales tax if your region charges one. Go to your vehicle registry with all of the paperwork from the inspections the vin assignment ncic verification if applicable and the receipts from the construction of the trailer. Completed trailer verification statement of fact form vtr 141 used trailer over 4 000 lbs. Permanent registration is a one time fee and a perm license plate tab is issued.
If your homemade trailer is new texas trailer laws require that you fill out forms vtr 141 and 130 u. Besides this the registration procedure for a homemade or commercial trailer is different from a different state. If previously registered in another state and the model year of the trailer is less than six years old fee is reduced to 500 if at least six years old fee is reduced to 195. If it s over that you ll need a certificate of title. In california utility trailers must be registered with the california department of motor vehicles in accordance with the permanent trailer identification program.
Ask for an application for title and an affidavit of ownership. Utility trailer registrations must be renewed every five years. Complete the application form for registering a utility trailer and pay the required fees. If you currently have a non titled record and you opt to apply for title for your assembled trailer then the documents below are required. There is no annual billing for vehicle license tax or registration fees.
Certificate of title or. Both forms are downloadable from the texas dmv website.