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4 Jun 2008
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South American Registration Document Check?
Hi everyone
Question here for those who have done South American trips...
I am currently preparing 2 DR650's in Sydney for a trip with my Italian mate from Buenos Aires > TDF > Cartagena starting in December.
Bike Shop tells me impossible to register a bike in his name in NSW Australia without him being physically here (??)
If I register both bikes in my name in Australia, can anyone foresee any problems at South American border crossings? Has anyone ridden on a bike not registered in their name? we will be riding together and have all other relevant paperwork - I just wonder if this is something that gives over zealous customs officials something to latch on to.
Thanks in advace for your thoughts and experiences
Barney
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4 Jun 2008
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Argentina
At the border of Argentina (the bridge) coming from Foz do Iguacu, Brazil (less than 1 year ago), the Argentinian customs people would not let us cross as the bikes we were "renting" (borrowed from friends, but written up as a rent contract) were not in our names. I think it was because THEY HAD JUST LOST THE "COPA AMERICA" TO BRAZIL 2 DAYS BEFORE !!
Of course the owners were not with us, so that may not be an issue in your case as long as you guys don't split up....
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In Uruguay get a "Carta Poder" drawn up transferring rights and responsibilities from the registered keeper to the rider. This will suffice, (with title), crossing into any Latin American country other than Argentina - not saying it won´t do, just never done it!
I have the name and address of a sympathetic Notario in Montevideo should you need it.
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Thanks contributors
Hi folks - thanks for all the suggestions you have made. I thought it would be OK, but always best to get wisdom from those who have done! The wall of paperwork approach I particularly enjoy - thanks for the tip
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