"jmc" <NOnewsgroupsSPAM@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> 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.
Okay. If you don't hear from Nate by Monday morning then I'm on it. Can't
do
much now, it is 2215 Friday night, sooo it will be Monday.
Roy
> jmc
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