If you're buying new the dealer will charge you sales tax. However in a lot of states (Indiana being one) you aren't required to register them (or pay the yearly registration fees).As stated above, looking for which State(s) don't require registration. Looking to buy a few bikes - without the hassle of registering a new bike, and getting hit with those taxes.
There's a difference between having a title and registering a bike/car. A lot of the older bikes don't even have the title anymore and at that point you go off of the Bill of Sale.So if you do not have to reg a bike, how do you prove the bike is yours?
Good luck with this adventure. I don't think there is any state that does not require you to register a motor vehicle. As CDA says, how would anyone proof the bike belongs to you and not some bozo who just stole it from you? Even Mexico has registration requirements.
So if you do not have to reg a bike, how do you prove the bike is yours?
If you're buying new the dealer will charge you sales tax. However in a lot of states (Indiana being one) you aren't required to register them (or pay the yearly registration fees).
There's a difference between having a title and registering a bike/car. A lot of the older bikes don't even have the title anymore and at that point you go off of the Bill of Sale.
I bought a used bike from a dealer and never got a title, just a bill of sale. Same for when I sold it. I do have the title for my current bike though, however it isn't registered.
If you're buying new the dealer will charge you sales tax. However in a lot of states (Indiana being one) you aren't required to register them (or pay the yearly registration fees).
There's a difference between having a title and registering a bike/car. A lot of the older bikes don't even have the title anymore and at that point you go off of the Bill of Sale.
I bought a used bike from a dealer and never got a title, just a bill of sale. Same for when I sold it. I do have the title for my current bike though, however it isn't registered.
So when Johnny Po Po pulls you over they don't ask for License AND registration? Registration fees also go towards your yearly tags to show you're up to date. I would hope you aren't carrying around the title in the car... that's a problem waiting to happen. It gets stolen the title's in the glove box and you have no registration on it... now report it stolen!
Please clear the air in here... it's getting all fogged up!
We're talking about dirt bikes here Rez, not cars. Yes cars/trucks have to be registered in Indiana, dirt bikes do not.
Right!We're talking about dirt bikes here Rez, not cars. Yes cars/trucks have to be registered in Indiana, dirt bikes do not.
Rick, even the guys at the track (that track race only) here in CA don't have to register the bike.My bad... you mentioned "bike/car" so I thought it meant both... Carry on! ........still screwy!
Not really. Dirt bikes can't be ridden on the road so no need for registration (aka plate). Dual sport (road legal) have to be registered to though (if you wish to ride on the road).My bad... you mentioned "bike/car" so I thought it meant both... Carry on! ........still screwy!