Registering and Titleing Military Trailers in DE

Everything here is being split off from the original swap meet post.

The discussion will remain as the topic will no doubt come up again.

Quote from Kodiak

So tell me where the misrepresentation is? Also per Scott Clapper Chief of vehicle services and I quote NJ does not title trailers under 2,500lbs. You will need to make that determination as I can't see the trailer. I assume the trailer is under 2,500lbs, though. In that case, you would need the NJ registration for the trailer and a bill of sale.
See this is what you get when you research something BEFORE you buy it. Now let the man sell his stuff!

It's got nothing to do with NJ.

And please let DEJA handle policing the forums.

Here's an M416 with a MD title for anyone interested.

http://www.marylandjeepclub.or…30d4c5bd5b5ec019a61fdc17d

Quote from Kodiak

UMM that was Scott Clapper from DELAWARE DMV not New Jersey.

Get it in writing from Mr. Clapper, in an official capacity on DELDOT letterhead, WITH State Police concurrence, or it didn't happen.

I also had verbal "guarantees" from various individuals that should have known what they were talking about. In the end, it didn't matter, because I didn't have any binding information. The trailer passed DELDOT inspection with no issues. I won't elaborate but the State Police refused to process it. DELDOT followed-up with a "tough luck". So feel free to continue with your claims but the fact remains, titling a trainer of this type in DE is by no means guaranteed even with a valid out of state Registration and Bill of Sale. I for one would never take the risk again with a $1,500 purchase, nor would I sit by and let DEJA folks make purchasing decisions based on bad information. Whether they end up using the information one way or another is not my issue. If someone wishes to put their faith in a verbal statement of unknown origin then they are free to do so.

Quote from Keith_C

Here's an M416 with a MD title for anyone interested.

http://www.marylandjeepclub.or…30d4c5bd5b5ec019a61fdc17d

And there you go. That is a trailer that should have absolutely no issues getting registered and tagged in DE.

EDIT: To add, that is one hell of a good price for what looks to be a trailer in great shape.

Quote from BFrank

I've been through that process twice with older boat trailers. One was registered in DE the other in MD. Both had valid and signed bill of sale and titles. I had no issues.

You said the key word. Titles. Thats why you didn't have issues.

Quote from Kodiak

Umm have it from his official email, can't help it if some people aren't liked by the DMV. Here ya go, and by the way there is NO guaranteed that any vehicle will be cleared!

What you posted is meaningless. Same info as the website. Reality differs. I am done discussing it with you because you can't back up what you claim.

Quote from Keith.eric

Scott Clapper is the Chief of Vehicle Services for DMV. But I really think that the issue here is that no matter what HE says, DSP can still say no go.

Well stated.

Quote from Kodiak

Ditto to you quantum

Let me break what I said and respond. I can prove my point, and did. So can Bonkers. So can others on this site. You cannot dispute my/our experience(s), what I was told by DMV to start with, what I was told by SP, and how DMV failed to stand behind what they initially said. So as smart as you think you are, which is apparently quite smart, and also quite wrong, please continue on citing your generic web references and Google look-ups rather than actual firsthand knowledge or experience. "I saw it on the Internet so it must be true!" Sound familiar? Like so many others like you and before, press on valiant Internet Warrior, press on!

In the end however, mission accomplished. Anyone considering buying a trailer without a VIN and/or Title will be well informed as to the risk they are taking. I know how pissed I was when it appeared I had +$2000 into a trailer that couldn't be tagged. I only hope I can save someone else that experience. If possible, always always always go for the deal where the trailer has a valid Title and VIN already as regardless of the outcome, you will save yourself much aggravation and work.

Quote from Quantum73

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Quote from Kodiak

Here ya go, and by the way there is NO guaranteed that any vehicle will be cleared!

IMO, this summarizes the intent of this entire thread.

This seems to be in 2wd, on the beach... going nowhere. Both sides have shared their opinions or history, time to close it for the time being. If anybody does register a non-titled military trailer in DE, please start a new thread with your experiences!