Title transfer?

[Kimber]

My dad (83), decided that he wants to give me a 16' stock trailer. What's the process to transfer the title? Can we both just sign it and call it good enough, or do I have to go through the DMV?

 

[Rman]

The title needs to be signed over to you (by the original title holder... your Dad) then you have to register it (assuming that it's required there) When this happens they will take the title from you and re-issue one titled in your name. When this happens they'll probably want (ok not probably... . definitly) want their tax money. If so, then just tell your Dad to write in a few dollars as the sale amount and you should be ok.



That's the official way. You could probably get away with other ways for a while, but when it boils down you're going to have to title it in your name eventually if you really want to own it.



I know here anything with tandem axles has to be registered to pull down the road, single axles do not. I'm sure that won't last long though...

 

[Kimber]

Thanks Rman

The trailer was bought for "farm use only", so he didn't pay any sales tax on it originally. I'm guessing that will have no bearing on my deal though

 

[Rman]

I see, you can do the same if you file a schedule F.

 

[RJOL]

... When this happens they'll probably want (ok not probably... . definitly) want their tax money. If so, then just tell your Dad to write in a few dollars as the sale amount and you should be ok. ...

You might give a call to your DMV. Here in Washington you can sign a title over to a family member, include a note saying that the vehicle was given to them, and they will not charge you sales tax. Also... They want the title transferred ASAP (I think it is 15 days from the date of transfer).

 

[Rman]

wow that's nice! I really doubt Utah DMV does that, but hey maybe I'm being to critical... . nah!

 

[Kimber]

I appreciate all the info guys. It's a shame to me my age and not have dealt with this stuff before... ... always bought new and wore it out, then buy new... .....