Sorry, I looked through the archives did not find my answer... If I buy a title from out of state (PA) - can I just send it into the state (WI) and get a title in our name - or are they required to come out and inspect the car and verify that the VIN matches the car? This is for a Model A roadster. Thanks!!
In Calif, all out-of-state cars are subject to vin verification. Your local DMV should have a website explaining requirements and needed paperwork for out-of-state vehicles.
I know someone that may have purchased a "historical document" and done something exactly like that. It does work.
So what happens when the car gets impounded when the trooper starts looking for a serial number? I've seen this happen. Does this car have the original frame?
There is a partial Model A frame - but I do not see any VIN numbers on the left hand side - either in front of the firewall of behind (car was channeled so top of frame rail is easy to see). Would have to stamp the rail to match the title...
Did they change it? I haven't bought any vehicles from out of state in a few years, but we (in Wis.) always had to have a police officer inspect the VIN on the vehicle and make sure it matches title. That's why title outfits such as Broadway, et al, were always so popular...Ole Pork
Well, I've titled many cars from out of state here in Wisconsin. Regular plates and hobbyist plates. Never once was anything but my cash checked by anyone... I would how ever be sure the numbers are clear and ready to be checked, Just incase. 25Thobbyist.
That how it worked for me when I brought a 64and a half mustang convertible from Sanibel Island back here. The cop came to the house and verified it matched the vehicle. This was also quite a few years ago also. Steve
Yes, boys and girls, they did change it. If you bring an out -of-state vehicle into Wi., you do NOT have to have the man check the VIN against the title. Just treat it like any other title. Send it in, or walk it through. I called DMV in Madison this AM and was given that info. Apparently they changed it some time ago after Police depts. complained about wasting manpower. If you have titling problems try this phone number...(608)267-2103...Ole Pork
How would Broadway help out this situation? Doesn't Broadway give you an AL title to the car, and that would be out of state for WI? Sorry, I just thought Broadway was just used to get a clear title instead of a bonded one when there was no current title? Just confused about the little that I know about the process.
I titled my sedan with a NY title that was so old it looked like a coupon. All I did is go to madison DMV and said I wanted to titled a car, the woman working there said "Wow! That's old". then she gave me a new title.
If you read the WI title application, I believe it says they will charge $4 extra if you go to the DMV in person. Definitely better to mail it in.
"HOBBYIST" plate DOES NOT exempt any car from anything and DOES NOT allow you to build anything in any manner chosen.
Yeah, but that Al. title comes to you w/the numbers on it that YOU want,i.e. the proper VIN, so the car matches the title numbers. This was a necessity when an officer of de law come to yo house to check it.
you are right enough of a subject where you and a whole lot of other people have minimal to no understanding of Wisconsin statutes. A lot of keyboard lawyers, legal experts talking a lot about what they don't know. You can pm me with the specific statute that states the criteria or requirement for "the vehicle to be in an as manufactured state". Thanks.
Ahh, thank you that does make sense now, my mind was thinking one way and I didn't see that obvious answer. I did Broadway once to make it easier to get clear title, but in MN we didn't need to have VIN inspected, so I didn't even think about the fact that the VIN on the car would match the title. I guess this wouldn't help Ratherman though as his ride doesn't seem to have a VIN stamped on it (maybe that is why I questioned Broadway's use?). Thought though, if it doesn't have a VIN on the frame, I just hope it's not someone else's stolen ride, we have heard way too much about those lately on the HAMB :-(
I could not find any info regarding standard plate requirements. Here's what I found for Hobbyist and collectors plates: Hobbyist license plates Eligibility: * street-modified vehicles at least 20 years old * replica of a vehicle at least 20 years old * reconstructed vehicles at least 20 years old * motorized homemade vehicles (homemade motorcycles must replicate a cycle at least 20 years old.) Hobbyist registrations differ from collector registrations which are available for vehicles 20 years old or older that have not been altered or modified from the manufacturer's specifications. Hobbyist license numbers are assigned to the owner for a lifetime. Registration does not expire. A letter suffix is added to the number (i.e., 1A, etc.) for subsequent hobbyist vehicles owned by the same person. Hobbyist plates CANNOT be personalized. Types of hobbyist vehicles: Street modified vehicles * Vehicle must be at least 20 years old. * Vehicle may be modified from the original manufacturer's specifications. * Vehicle can still be recognized as the original year and make. * Vehicles are typically known as "hot rods" or "street rods." Replica * Vehicle is a reproduction of a vehicle originally made by another manufacturer. * Vehicle must replicate a vehicle at least 20 years old. * "Kit cars" may be replicas. * May need to have form MV2855 PDF completed. Reconstructed vehicles * Vehicle must be constructed from a vehicle at least 20 years old. * Vehicle must no longer be recognizable as the original vehicle. * Vehicle must be inspected by a Wisconsin State Patrol Officer. An appointment for the inspection must be made in advance. * Application materials must include bills of sale for all major parts used in the construction of the vehicle. Motorized homemade vehicles * Homemade motor vehicles, other than motorcycles, qualify for Hobbyist plates. * Vehicle must have been constructed from new or used parts not originating from or resembling a previously manufactured motor vehicle. * Homemade motorcycles that replicate a cycle at least 20 years old. * Vehicle must be inspected by a Wisconsin State Patrol Officer. An appointment for the inspection must be made in advance. Top Return to top Things you should know: * Owners of a hobbyist vehicle must have at least one other vehicle used for regular transportation and currently registered in Wisconsin under the same name(s) as the hobbyist vehicle. * Truck type vehicles and motor homes with Hobbyist plates cannot haul more than 500 pounds. * Hobbyist plates are do not expire for as long you own the hobbyist vehicle. Vehicles with Hobbyists plates cannot be operated during the month of January unless a special temporary plate is purchased. Temporary plates are available $5 for five consecutive days or $30 for the month of January. * Hobbyist vehicles cannot be operated during January unless a temporary operation plate is purchased. A five-consecutive-day plate may be purchased by sending form MV2750 PDF with the correct fee to the address provided on the form. * Allow approximately 4-6 weeks for the manufacturing process after the new Certificate of Registration has been issued. Note: For residents of Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan, Waukesha and Washington counties, an emission test is required within 45 days of the date that a Hobbyist plate is issued, if the vehicle is 1968 or newer. Collector plates: * License number is assigned to the owner for as long as you own the collector vehicle. A letter suffix is added to the number i.e., 1A, etc. for subsequent collector vehicles owned by the same person. Registration does not expire. * To qualify for Collector plates, each owner must have at least one other motor vehicle, which is used for regular transportation, and is currently registered in Wisconsin under the same name(s) as the collector vehicle. * Truck type vehicles with Collector plates cannot haul more than 500 pounds. * Collector plates cannot be personalized. * Collector vehicles cannot be operated during January unless a temporary plate is purchased. A five-consecutive-day plate may be purchased by sending form MV2750 PDF with the correct fee to the address provided on the form. * Street modified vehicles, replicas, homemade motorized vehicles or vehicles that have been altered or modified from the original manufacturer's specifications do NOT qualify. These vehicles may be eligible for Hobbyist license plates, form MV2388 PDF. * For second and subsequent Collector plates, allow approximately 4-6 weeks for the manufacturing process after the new Certificate of Registration has been issued. * Collector special plates are available for autos, trucks (registered at 8,000 pounds gross weight or less), farm trucks (registered at 12,000 pounds gross weight) and motor homes (registered annually) regardless of the model year if you have one or more vehicles registered with regular Collector plates.
Now that is some helpful information. If somone wants to get really in depth they can go to the WI DMV website and it will tell you everything you want to know about having fenders or not how high, how low... Blah, blah, blah... You can tell lawyers write this stuff...
I was pulled over by a State Trooper and given a warning for no fenders last week. I contested it with his superior, as my car is registered as a street modified. The superior refered me back to a local police officer that just had a law enforcement continuing education class in regards to hobyiest plates. The local officer told me that his belief and the belief of the state patrol is that removing the fenders from any vehicle consitutes too much modification to fall under the "street modified" registeration category, and must be either registered as a "home made" or 'reconstructed" auto.
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