Nontitled rider/owner riding x-c?
 

Hello out there. Can anyone help me with this question? I want my brother to ride my bike from the states to where I live in Panama, but I'm not sure about the border crossings? Can this be done if he is not the titled owner/rider of the bike? I know the bike tour companies do border crossings with nontitled riders! What is the trick to making this work? Much thanks

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Well, I suspect that you could give your brother a legalized (notarized) letter giving him permission to cross the border from at least the US to Mexico. Make sure you fully reference the bike's VIN, dates of travel and use the names listed in your and his passports and have them notarized.. Put copies of both passports with the letter and I don't think you'll have any problems. This isn't unlike taking a financed bike into Mexico where a letter from the lienholder may be necessary.

If you want to be absolutely certain, transfer the title to your brother for the duration of the trip.