Suddenly, without warning, Roy exclaimed (4/12/2008 1:36 AM):
> "PeterD" <peter2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:42puv31p85knbct6tne15oqaae1j99topc@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> On Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:53:07 +0930, jmc
>> <NOnewsgroupsSPAM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>
>>> Need some help from someone in MT. We're returning to the US soon,
and
>>> my spouse has purchased a Jeep that he is picking up from a dealer in
>>> Montana.
>>>
>>> We don't live in MT, so we need to get temp tags so we can drive
across
>>> the US and register the vehicle at our final destination.
>>>
>>> Having a bit of trouble finding information on Montana tem****ary
>>> registrations. It appears to be good for 40 days. Can some one
confirm
>>> this, or provide me with a more accurate time if this is wrong?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Jodi
>>>
>>> To stay On Topic, Yes, the Dakota is being ****pped back to the US
after
>>> it's multi-year adventure overseas. Assuming, of course, that it
>>> doesn't end up in the ocean someplace on it's way home...
>>>
>>> jmc
>>
>> I'm sure Montana has transit plates, most states do. What you want to
>> do is not uncommon, just make sure you don't pay sales tax in Montana
>> if you don't have to. Some dealers will charge you the tax even if you
>> are not required to pay it (most states the dealer doesn't collect
>> sales tax, it is done at registration time.)
>>
>> Transit plates that I've seen are usually 10 or 20 days. Also,
>> *IM****TANT* transit plates are issued by the state where you will
>> eventually register the vehicle, not the state where you buy it!
>>
>> In NH, where I am, to get transit plates, I have to show a bill of
>> sale or other do***entation that I've bought the vehicle. They then
>> issue a transit registration and a paper plate. Took me about 20
>> minutes the last time, mostly a wait in line because someone was ahead
>> of me! <g>
>
> NH??? Hell they don't require insurance there.<G> Backwoods no teeth
> state.<BFG>
>
> I think her deal is that they are going directly to MT to get the truck,
> then cross country to the east coast I believe. So, to do what you
suggest
> is a nightmare imo. Unless they have a agent that will do leg work and
will
> get them a insurance binder, go to the dmv and spend some time on a fax.
> Might be easier to ****p the truck
>
> I still think with a couple of phone calls the correct procedure can be
> determined.
>
>
Probably not necessary but I won't stop you if you want to :) It's hard
to call the US from here, with the time zone differences.
jmc
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