Non resident title & registration info help

[crown]

 looks like we found a temp moterhome in tn and we will be flying up from costa rica next weekend need help how
to get plates ? can i get plates & title in tn some how? or i use a mail service in miami that i have both a po box
and a street address in doral fl. for things like ups ect i dont have a us drivers licence help help help thanks john



Moderator note:  adjusted subject line as per John's request

[crown]

 i dont care where i have to title it can be anywhere thats easy  help me john

[redbus]

John  If you are getting this off a dealer he will give you a temporary plate to get you home.

[crown]

 redbus
home is costa rica c.a.
and no its a privte owner its a 93 class c moterhome to use to take a trip to tbr and other rally then store it and fly home
then come back to use to go to jacks rally  but i dont have a us drivers licence only costa rica drivers licence
help me please john

[HighTechRedneck]

Does anybody know how other folks have done this?  I know there are several people from other countries that have purchased a motorhome for traveling in the U.S.  One that comes to mind was someone from Australia that was planning it.

I did some research on TN and GA laws and due to their "proof of residency" requirements I don't see how people would do this in these states.

John is pretty discouraged because with BK's help he found a good motorhome for it and was anxious to come get it and go the TBR in it but now the whole plan is hinging on how to get it titled and plated without being a resident of a U.S. state.

[luvrbus]

John, form a LLC corp and title the MH it in it check  www.llcpoint.com I think Nev is the cheapest 75 bucks for mine and you can do it on line and file it check their site all the prices are there for all states AZ was 110 bucks so I went with and NV for 75 bucks and NV has no corp taxes.
You can also title in a trust but they are pain once into a trust never away out anyway you do it the DMV will have to inspect the unit.I checked and TN cost 325 bucks for a LLC or you can drive to AZ and use my address here we don't care where you have drivers license from no resident requirements, in Texas you license without changing the state on the title also just buy Texas plates you will need proof of insurance in Texas but not in AZ

good luck

[Nusa]

From http://www.dmv.org/driving-abroad/usa.php

* Drivers license. As a tourist, your foreign license is valid in most states for up to one year. Some states offer a shorter grace period, but regardless of your length of stay, make sure the license contains photo identification. If your home license comes in several pieces, bring them all.

    * International Driver Permit (IDP). The IDP is typically not required to drive in America. Some states and car rental agencies do request the IDP, so it's never a bad idea to have one at hand. You must get your IDP in your home country, before making the trip abroad.

Each state issues its own driving laws, but in practice they're pretty similar across the USA. Review the drivers manual for any state (they're all online) so you're familiar with any signage or laws that differ from what you're used to.

I'm no help on title and plates. Assuming you find a way, some areas will require a smog certification as well.

And having liability insurance is pretty much a must...you can't legally drive without it in most places.

[rdbishop]

John,
My outlaw from corpus(Bill) says you can register it at your home address. You need ins. and reg. in the county you buy it in. He said you could reg. it at any address You want. This is in Tx. so I don't know about Tenn.

Richard

[Len Silva]

Since you already have a Florida address, I would start there.  Tag prices are low but you will have to pay sales tax on the unit.  Since it it a private sale, the purchase price, thus the tax, is whatever you say it is.

Everything you need should be here someplace:  http://www.myflorida.com/

[crown]

 thanks guys
i did not sleep well last night was very depresed  in costa rica its simple as the plates reg. & insureace stay with the car in fact you
change title but they wont give you a new reg. card till the next time its do its been a long 3 months every day on line looking for
a motorhome and with the help of some great busnuts and a huge phone bill i am now so close but so far keep the thoughts coming
luvbus sent you a pm len checked with fl. no good  i was sure all was lost and the dream was over but i have hope now
THANK YOU ALL YOUR THE GREATEST  john

[white-eagle]

john, sorry i can't offer any great advice, but fran and i will be in ky just above nashville for 2 mo starting mid october.  if you are anywhere close to that, we'll have weekends off to meet somewhere.  would really like to see you both.  if not now, then we'll see you at THE rally at Jack's.

good luck.

[crown]

 hi tom
would love to see you guys again say hi to fran and send me a email where you are going to be and how to contact you in tn
john / lidia

[Busted Knuckle]

Hey John,
I sent you an email. And just had a crazy thought. If yer flying in this week end. If you could fly into Louisville, KY air port on Friday or Sat by noon mom & dad could pick you up there and bring you home with them as they will be dropping their group of International journalists off there Sat AM and returnging home empty! FWIW. Also I might have a bus/driver coming in from the Nashville area too!
  BK 

[crown]

 thanks bk just posted for some flight help john

[uncle ned]

John  Be careful around BK.

Just look what a weekend around him and Cody did to me. Just kidding not a better pair to be around.

Just be careful where you park.  right Don.

uncle ned