Pete_k
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If you buy a truck camper from a state that did not require a T/C to be titled or tagged. Would the Manufacturer Certificate of Origin and bill of sale cover the state there to get a Title on it?
Reason I ask this, We paid cash for our. So the State here did not require us to registered it or get tags. I went in and they told us as long as it was not tied up and we paid cash there was nothing we had to do.
So just making sure on this before I make a deal with the person from that state? Want to have everything right before hand.
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85reallite
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I know a truck camper in MI. is seen as cargo in the truck bed. The only time you would put a plate on it would be if the camper blocked view of the truck plate. (We don't use front plates hear)
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recycler
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after reading a post about titling a tc i looked into it and michigan rules that say that truck campers require titles, no plates though..
I think it is one of those rules that doesn't get pushed though
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Francesca Knowles
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You should be good to go with those two documents... those are what you'd get/ need if you were titling something like one of those "kit" utility trailers that you buy at Home Depot.
The manufacturer's Certificate of Origin is really important- that's what all States use to issue original Titles from. Since you're getting the unit from a State that didn't require titling, you'll be applying for/receiving an "original" Title. The only weirdness will be that the "age" of the rig you're registering will be that of the year you titled it, not the model year itself.
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SJR
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If the Certificate of Origin is not in your name you will not be able to title the camper, at least that is the way it is in Pennsylvania. In Pa. you can title a TC but it is not required and no plates are issued for the TC. When I purchased my unit from the original owner I was given a bill of sale and the Certificate of Origin. When I tried to title it I was told the original owner had to get the title first because he has to pay the sales tax that was due on the unit. So I never I pursued it.
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85reallite
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what is the difference between a topper, a truck camper, or load of fire wood when it comes to titling, registration, answer NOTHING they are all cargo. If just purchased sales tax may apply. If bought used in most states there is no tax.
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Francesca Knowles
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SJR wrote:If the Certificate of Origin is not in your name you will not be able to title the camper, at least that is the way it is in Pennsylvania. In Pa. you can title a TC but it is not required and no plates are issued for the TC. When I purchased my unit from the original owner I was given a bill of sale and the Certificate of Origin. When I tried to title it I was told the original owner had to get the title first because he has to pay the sales tax that was due on the unit. So I never I pursued it.
Sounds like a different situation, since it sounds like you're still in Pennsylvania and don't need plates. And presumably the only sticking point in that case is the unpaid sales tax. That doesn't preclude getting a Title.
If the O.P. is bringing a unit in from a "no-title-needed" State, the manufacturer's Certificate of Origin and a bill of sale is all he can be reasonably expected to have. He'll of course have to pay sales tax on his transaction to his own state, but the previous, out-of-state owner's transaction won't come into it.
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NorthernLimits
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Truck campers in michigan require a title. I had to have information sent from where mine was originally bought in order to get a title here in michigan. It was a ton of paperwork and cost about 200 bucks after paying both states the fees. Then you get to pay Michigan sales tax.
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Michigan doesn't require registration or plates for the truck camper so most people do not bother with a title. It sometimes becomes an issue at re-sell time. That's what I ran into. The new buyers wanted a title, not a bill of sale so I had to get a title.
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FreeLanceing
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Here is how I look at it in Mi. Title is not needed however, if you feel that the state is a better steward of your money than you are, and you wish to pay more in taxes, go get a title. I have owned 3 and sold 2 Tc's in Mi no title. It simply a box in the back of your truck you can sleep in.
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Pete_k
Stantonville Tn
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Thanks guys I'm the one selling this camper. And being Tn told me they did not need to see us. So we had bought it in Denver Co, Thus we paid cash for it. We did not title it here in Tn.
If I have to I can get it titled here and then change it. But should not be an issue. As I have those 2 documents in hand now.
Pete
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