Red Tape & Historic Plates ??

39 STD

39 STD

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In your state, how long do you have to wait to get your historic plates and be on the road ?
I ask, because I applied, under Missouri's historic tags, for a YOM tag, 3 weeks ago. Local DMV can not do historic plates in Mo & must be sent to the central office.
All requirments were sent in and still I wait. :(:(
 
Same day here in Taxachusetts. I walked in with an original plate, and the "hens" behind the counter had to have a conference because they didn't think it was a real plate because it was so big, and that repainted plates can not be used. My plate had a little old house paint on one edge, and they were trying to say it was repainted. OMG!!!

Finally got on my way and never looked back.
 
I walked in with my old plate, title, and insurance and half an hour later I was done. It took that long because they had to talk on the phone to someone else. Why is it that a phone call is more important than a person in front of you? They did tell me that I should repaint the the old plate as it was a bit shabby.

Bill
 
Guys, I'm thinking the same. I have a plate#, that the local DMV, checked and cleared as good. In this day and age with everything connected. It should have been done while I stood at the counter for 45 mins.
 
In North Carolina, zero extra time: You walk in, get your historic vehicle plate, then mount whatever correct year of manufacturer plate you want. I actually have '37 District of Columbia plates on my car. No "Zelda Hickenloopers" baggering me about whether it was repainted, etc.,etc. Not only that, they aren't in any way cross-listed with my actual plate (which must have the current registration sticker and be in the car).

Sometimes ya just gotta love the South ;)
 
In Ohio you have to have historical vehicle plates somewhere in your vintage car while you display the YOM plates. Although they can register the YOM plates on the spot they have to give you a tempory paper plate for the historical vehicle plates. The metal Historical vehicle plates come in the mail about one week later. The tempory plate gets you on the road as soon as the YOM plates are mounted to the vehicle.
 
In Indiana, the plates have to be inspected by a State Trooper and judged to be legible. The Trooper also inspects the vehicle anf verifies the VIN. You get to pay for a custom plate AND furnish the plate yourself.

I haven't done this yet but have been advised - by my favorite son-in-law who is a police detective - that this is the procedure.
 
hear in California i had to waite 6 weeks for my yom plates and it was 6 weeks to the day!
 
I walked in with my YOM of plates, paper work to transfer title to my car which I had bought 3 years prior and hadn't been on the road and registered in 30 years. Took a number and took a seat. Waited 1 hr. & 45 min. to be called. Twenty minutes later walked out happy as hell with my registration, plates assigned to my 34 & current stickers. All total it cost me $138. All this in California.
 
Oregon DMV, maybe ten minutes, show them the plate, they go look it up in the book to make sure the color is correct, decide if it is in nice enough condition, and hand it back with your temporary registraition. They mail the final paperwork. It doesn't matter if the plates are restored or not, just the correct color. I know guys with street rods that get them registered then repaint to better match their color scheme. :)
 
In WV, I took 2 pictures of my plate in and was registered in less than 10 minutes. They give a expiration sticker that you can carry in the car and not mess up the plate. The plate must be original and legible. You can paint it later. They have a 10 year life, but they all expire at the same time. If you go in on the middle of the cycle, the cost is prorated. $10.00 for 10 years.
 
This topic arose on another thread and I though this information might be useful under this thread for anyone from North Carolina.

One of the little known facts about displaying a license plate in North Carolina is that if your vehicle is old enough, you can display the tag that was issued the year the vehicle was made instead of the one assigned to the current vehicle registration. In general, you have to have the current tag available to show to somebody when they ask for it (put the tag in the glovebox, trunk, or under the seat), your vehicle has to be at least thirty-five years old, and the tag that you use has to have the year stamped into the metal and this year has to be the same as the year the vehicle was manufactured.
The complete text of G.S. 20-63(d) reads:
"Registration plates issued for a motor vehicle other than a motorcycle, trailer, or semitrailer shall be attached thereto, one in the front and the other in the rear: Provided, that when only one registration plate is issued for a motor vehicle other than a truck-tractor, said registration plate shall be attached to the rear of the motor vehicle. The registration plate issued for a truck-tractor shall be attached to the front thereof. Provided further, that when only one registration plate is issued for a motor vehicle and this motor vehicle is transporting a substance that may adhere to the plate so as to cover or discolor the plate or if the motor vehicle has a mechanical loading device that may damage the plate, the registration plate may be attached to the front of the motor vehicle.
Any motor vehicle of the age of 35 years or more from the date of manufacture may bear the license plates of the year of manufacture instead of the current registration plates, if the current registration plates are maintained within the vehicle and produced upon the request of any person.
The Division shall provide registered owners of motorcycles and motorcycle trailers with suitably reduced size registration plates."
It is a good idea to keep a copy of this paragraph of the general stature handy in your vehicle along with the tag of current registration just in case somebody isn't up to date and tries to give you a hard time about the one that you have bolted onto the vehicle. Having the year of manufacture tag not only can help provide the correct "look" for an antique, it can serve as a subtle way to answer that question of "what year is it?".

Here is the link to the General Statute
http://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislat.../GS_20-63.html
 
39 STD said:
In your state, how long do you have to wait to get your historic plates and be on the road ?
I ask, because I applied, under Missouri's historic tags, for a YOM tag, 3 weeks ago. Local DMV can not do historic plates in Mo & must be sent to the central office.
All requirments were sent in and still I wait. :(:(
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hey you are in MO i waited 4 weeks for my title getting ready to send of for my plates today this is just MO
 
It is rather easy in Michigan. Picture of plate, proof of ownership & insurance application for registering ( available online ) Mail in with check for 35$ & that is it. I lived in Northern Ca. for about 30 years it is very frustrating to deal with the DMV there.
Gary.
 
In my state all it takes is to show them the tag . They will make sure that the number is not already assigned and make sure its legible,doesnt matter if its been restored but must be the correct color. They do all the paper work right there and you are out the door. Takes about ten minutes.
 
I applied in Missouri last year for my YOM registration by downloading the form online and mailing it to Jefferson City with the required stuff. It took about 2 weeks to get it back in the mail. I never had any trouble with Missouri Dept of Revenue Sorry they are dragging their feet. call the number on the form and talk to somebody
 
Virginia gives you regular plates and then mails you the historic ones...in one trip to DMV you have legitimate plates to use. not sure how long it takes if you bring them one.
 
In Oregon if you get a YOM plate it is a one time deal. You pay about $82 I think and you don't ever have to renew. They provide this for an historic vehicle with restrictions. You are only to drive to events, shows, and maintenance. As a friend says every time it starts it's an event. I like the system of using your YOM plate and keeping tags on board if it allows using your vehicle as a daily driver almost as much as never having to renew.

Bill
 
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