NJ Trailer Registration

[xperksx22]

Has anyone registered a NY trailer in NJ. The previous owner had it registered with the state of NY. I plan on buying it and registering it in NJ. Is there anything I should make sure I bring or be aware of ? Thanks.

 

[lckstckn2smknbrls]

Do you need a title in NJ?

 

[WIMUSKY]

^^^^^^^^^ Not unless it's 2500lbs or over. Still needs to be registered.............

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/non_conventional.htm

 

[mango1229]

i would get a bill of sale as well. make sure the vin# on the trailer matches the title

 

[oldjeep]

^^^^^^^^^ Not unless it's 2500lbs or over. Still needs to be registered.............

http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Vehicle/non_conventional.htm

Typically that 2500lbs would be the loaded weight (GVWR) - so unless it is for a really small boat, likely need a title.

 

[PeteyDaMan]

In NY it will have a transferable registration and not a title if the trailer itself weighs under 999lbs, not GVWR. I live in NY and my boat trailer (double axle, 7000lb GVWR) does not have a title, (see this link http://dmv.ny.gov/org/registration/register-trailer)

that being said, in NY, if you are trying to register a trailer bought out of state, they will require a NOTARIZED bill of sale in addition to proof of owner ship (signed transferable registration or title).

 

[shrew]

Your best option, and the only one I would be going with, is to contact the issuing party. (e.g. The State of NJ DMV/RMV). Good luck arguing with them that you were advised by some anonymous person online that you only needed.........

 

[JaCrispy]

Maine Trailer Registrations, you do it all online and by mail.