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12 Aug 2011
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US states non-nationals can register a bike in
I'm wondering if we can put together a list of states in which travelers can easily register bikes? There appear to be some states in which it is difficult / not possible at all, and others in which it is quite straight forward, and can be done with a PO Box address.
I think a thread like this would be really useful for a lot of people.
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New Mexico
It can be done in New Mexico
A rider needs:
1. Identification, 2 types - such as passport and driver's license from home country
2. A rent receipt , get this from one of our local riders or me with address and amount of rent written on it.
3. An insurance card with address printed on it, a fax or emailed print copy is ok -this you get from Fernet Insurance in Orlando, Fl., online.
Then you can register bike here...if bike is from another state it will require a VIN inspection at Motor Vehicle Dep't - done as same time as registering.
Tax is 3% of purchase price, and 2 years registration is about $45 with plate for 2 years.
New Mexico gives the option of registering moto for 2 years also.
Zig
and beware there are some riders that take grave offense at anyone putting things in italics -
such as "rent receipt", I've been warned dearly at adv about this, it is construed as attempting
to defraud someone....they are watching us evidently
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13 Aug 2011
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Excellent!
I love the idea of this thread. We are debating selling our bikes and buying new ones in the States, or shipping the ones we have. Price wise at the moment it seems buying new ones makes more sense than shipping. Anyone else with advice or experience to add to this would be fantastic! As of right now New Mexico it is! :-)
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New Jersey
Here's some information originally posted on the 1st June 2011 by Keith46 about New Jersey:
"Hey folks. I'm in New Jersey at the moment about to start a 6 week trip across the states. I bought a secondhand V Strom 650 but ran into major hassle at the DMV. Long story short i didn't get the bike transferred into my name but instead had to register it to my girlfriend who is a New Jersey citizen."
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13 Aug 2011
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Washington State
Here's some info by Road Hog about Washington State posted 22nd May 2011.
"some (like Washington State) all you need to do is pay the fees and have an address to send registration to, (best if you have a local address but not required)"
I contacted the DOL about registering bikes in Washington and was given the following information:
"You most likely would be able to purchase the vehicle but you would not be able to register the vehicle here. You would have to contact the dealership in which you would have purchasing the vehicle from to acquire the correct paperwork. Hope this helps. Have a great day."
Not sure if that is simply the stock response - I explained to them in my initial email that I was from the UK.
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Washington State
Here is some info from the DOL Washington State taken from WA State Licensing: Transfer ownership when buying from a private party
Transferring ownership when buying from a private party
If you buy from a private party or receive a vehicle as a gift, you’re responsible for transferring ownership of the vehicle into your name within 15 days.
What you’ll need
When you buy a car, motorcycle, or other vehicle from a private party, make sure you receive all the documents required to transfer the title. These documents may include the following:
- Vehicle Certificate of Ownership (title) — The seller must release ownership by signing in the appropriate place on the title. Everyone listed on the title must sign it.
- Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest — If the title is lost, the seller must complete an Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest and sign it in the presence of a notary public, county auditor, or licensing agent. Everyone listed on the vehicle record must sign it.
- Bill of sale — Both you and the seller must provide information about the sale on a Vehicle/Vessel Bill of Sale. This information includes the sale price, which is used to calculate the use tax you must pay.
- Emissions testing report — Emissions testing is required in urban areas of Clark, King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Spokane counties.
- Vehicle Title Application — If you mail your documents to us, you must include a notarized Vehicle Certificate of Ownership Application.
- Odometer Disclosure Statement — If the vehicle is less than 10 years old, both you and seller must state the mileage and sign, either on the title itself or on an Odometer Disclosure Statement.
Note: Because the Odometer Disclosure Statement form is printed on tamperproof paper, it’s not available online and we can’t fax or email one to you.- If you need a copy of the form, there are 3 ways to get it:
- Pick one up at any vehicle licensing office.
- Send a request with your name and mailing address to titles@dol.wa.gov. We’ll mail it to you within 2 business days.
- Call 360-902-3770. We’ll mail it to you within 2 business days.
- If you’re a vehicle dealer and need multiple copies of the form, please call the Washington State Dealers Association at 1-800-998-9723.
How to transfer ownership into your name
You should receive the vehicle title 6–8 weeks after you transfer ownership into your name.
Deadlines and penalties
You must transfer ownership into your name within 15 calendar days from the date of purchase, or pay the following penalties:
- $25 on the 16th day.
- $2 per day for each day after the 16th day, up to a maximum of $100.
Fees
Please contact a vehicle licensing office to find out exactly how much it will cost to transfer ownership of the vehicle into your name.
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Originally Posted by markharf
If genuinely interested, perhaps a search among the many recent threads which give details for various states. That information could be easily consolidated here....if genuinely interested.
Without some such effort on the part of the OP or others, this thread will end up just one more incomplete record among many.
Feel free to ignore completely.
Mark
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Indeed, it is at times like this we need a "Wiki" to organise such info better.
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13 May 2016
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Originally Posted by gypsyprincess
I love the idea of this thread. We are debating selling our bikes and buying new ones in the States, or shipping the ones we have. Price wise at the moment it seems buying new ones makes more sense than shipping. Anyone else with advice or experience to add to this would be fantastic! As of right now New Mexico it is! :-)
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I'm with gypsyprincess! Not because I'm interested in starting a business but just want the info, for sure!
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If we're talking the UK, in my experience identical bikes in the UK and the US have almost always been cheaper in the US, so shipping your UK one there will clearly get costly. Let alone shipping it back.
IMO the main reasons you might ship yours over there are sentimentality/trust and continuity. If stashing and returning periodically, or moving on from the US, then that can make sense (and may simplify documentation). But not every last thing you do needs to be about money.
There are also some bikes still available new there (KLR, WR-R, DRZ, XR650R, DR650?) that are long gone in the UK.
Buying and then selling in the US are also made easier if you have helpful contacts out there.
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AK
Hi guys!
Searched this forum and did not found an answer.
Can i buy and register a vehicle at Alaska as a foreign citizen with tourist visa?
I e-mailed DMV, but i guess i was answerd by a AutoBot.
Here's what i'v got from AK DMV:
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Hello.
To: DOA DMV WEBMASTER (DOA sponsored)
I'm Russian citizen and I want to buy a car at AK and register it to get local number plates on it.
I have an B1/B2 valid visa.
I will have an international driving license that can be made at local DMV in Russia.
What should I do?
DOA DMV WEBMASTER (DOA sponsored) <doa.dmv.webmaster@alaska.gov>:
Good Morning,
Will you be living in Alaska?
Becky
Becky MVCSR II
State of Alaska/DMV - Valdez
Me:
Good Evening, Becky!
No we will not. We will stay at AK for maybe two weeks.
Our goal is to drive to Chile at the car bought at AK.
Ilush
DMV:
HI,
You will need to use the residential address where you are staying while in Alaska on the application.
Becky
Me:
Residential address? Will a hotel adress be enough?
Will we be able to sell this car in Chile or Argentina? And will we be able to cross a county borders and in state borders at this car?
Kind Regards!
DMV:
Hi,
Yes.
Becky
Me:
Sorry, You mean Yes to all of my questions?
DMV:
Correct.
Becky
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So could someone explain me what did Becky mean by saying Yes and Correct?  
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Buying bikes in the USA
Hey everyone,
We are 3 Australians looking to buy two bikes in the USA to ride them up to Canada and then down through Central and South America.
Just wondering if there is any requirements that I should be made aware of before hand regarding buying a bike as a foreigner???
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You might try the search function: any obvious search terms ("Buy in USA") will give you all the light reading you can stomach.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by grug
Hey everyone,
We are 3 Australians looking to buy two bikes in the USA to ride them up to Canada and then down through Central and South America.
Just wondering if there is any requirements that I should be made aware of before hand regarding buying a bike as a foreigner???
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The only thing you really need is a local addy to register the bike at then game on.
We bought Maya in AZ and we are Kiwis, used a mates addy to register it in our name, we hold the orignal title which you WILL need for border crossings, you will have to buy at least third party insurance too before you register it in your name however they never asked us for some reason.
In some states if the bike is over five years old you will have to get an emissions test done, this I know at least for AZ and Cali but I can not say for others sorry.
Really easy procedure to go through and nowhere near as daunting as people make out.
Any more queries on specifics fire away, will see if I can help.
Cheers Andi
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What the previous post left out is that every state is different. There are 50 states, and in many of them you cannot register a bike after buying it--no way, no how. That's why you want to do a search...unless you'd rather just head for Arizona.
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When we were looking for a replacement bike the standard pretty much across the board (even with the state differences) was if it was a registrable bike or already a registered bike then no problem whatsoever if you have a local US address to register it through.
I can't confirm that as we bought out of Portland Maine and registered in AZ but I can confirm the states being Cali and AZ anyway, just check with with state you want to start from/buy a bike from and you won't have any issues.
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