Plates for no title trailer

[chevybach]

Hey I get a question my buddy gave me a nice wells cargo trailer but no title. The problem is that the trailer was given to him from a friend that he ended up getting a bigger trailer so he just gave it to my buddy but never gave hin the title and since he can't drive he gave it to me since I been looking for one for a while.

So is there a way that I can gets plates for it. I'm half tempted on walking into a DMV and ask them is there anything I can do.

[Matt Harwood]

How big is the trailer? In many states, trailers under a certain weight do not require titles. For instance, my enclosed aluminum trailer is under 4000 pounds and did not require a title, just a bill of sale. But yes, ask the DMV, they're the only ones who really know the answer.

[chevybach]

I think it's 6x12 one axel

Edited February 17, 2018 by chevybach (see edit history)

[victorialynn2]

Yes, contact the DMV of your state. Many do not require titles for trailers of that size, but DMV can tell you for sure.

[Larry Schramm]

I think it is the same for Mich, but I always get a title.  It makes selling the trailer easier.  

 

I agree with going to the DMV and secure a title.

[Rusty_OToole]

You may have to contact the last registered owner. If you can't get the title you may need to get a letter or affidavit proving it was given to you and not stolen.

[mercer09]

you can go online and register through Maine and they send you reg and tags for a fee.

 

you should mention what state you are in...............

[Wheelmang]

2X on Maine. May cost a lot less too. 

[Paul Dobbin]

if it has a serial #, you'll probably have to title it.  In NC they even assigned me a serial # for a home made trailer so I could title it, then Tax it.  Each state makes up thier own rules.  $*%*@!

[Restorer32]

You cannot title a vehicle in Maine that does not already have a title. At least that is what they told me.

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