registration

  1. CX

    Vermont registration renew after loophole has been closed

    I registered my skoolie right before the Vermont loophole was closed in 2023, but the registration will expire on May 2025. I try to renew my registration online but it keep popping an error at the last step before payment: " There was an issue processing your request. Please try again later."...
  2. Kenny7

    Bus registration question

    I have a bus with a bus plate that's not registered as anything but a bus as it was never converted, I have been working on it for some time and it no longer resembles a bus and I want to register it in Wisconsin here but I'm stuck between if it needs a heavy truck plate 26000 gwv or a RV plate...
  3. WE

    California registration

    Hi all. I know this is an ever evolving issue with new laws and regulations so asking for anyone that has good current answer: I bought my bus in Oregon. I’ve been converting for almost a year and about ready for take off. It’s currently unregistered but renovated to meet MH status easily.Bus...
  4. ephemeralgod

    [CA] Removal of equipment to qualify as an RV?

    What specifically needs to be removed or modified from a school bus to be applicable for RV registration in CA? I recall reading somewhere that the stop sign and amber warning lights have to be removed, but I can't find a source for that and I can't find any information on the DMV. I know what...
  5. CA

    Rally

    Is it too late to register for the 2024 rally? We are picking up our rig from Affinity RV on 9/3 and realized the rally was happening. Since we will already be in Goshen, we would love to attend out 1st rally.
  6. TH

    Not sure

    Hello all, My wife and I portray Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus everyday and we are wanting to get a vehicle that we can use for some road trips that we can stand up in, and we need very little else to be comfortable. But we recently ran into some issues when it comes to registration. No one wants...
  7. RI

    insurance/registration in WA

    Hi everyone! looking for recent info. does anyone have a general idea of how much the registration process is going to cost in 2024? Buying from a private seller, around $10,000, titled as an RV. I know everyone's story is different, just trying to plan my extremely tight funds. and second...
  8. DA

    Oregon Title to Motorhome

    I need to title and register my bus in Oregon. Upon doing research I found this statement. You will also need proof that the recreational vehicle complies with the NFPA 1192 or 501C, or the ANSI A119.2​ standard based on the vehicle year: New vehicle, it will either be on the MCO or a letter...
  9. Payin_Bills

    NJ Bus Titling/Registration Information

    Hey all, no one responded to my last post about needing help getting my bus registered in NJ, so I figure I'd help anyone who has to go through the same headache I did. It wasn't so bad in the end, but I was so stressed until it finally got titled because of everything I had to go through. To...
  10. KA

    Registering Converted Skoolie in MA With No Title

    Hi all, I'm in discussions to buy a Skoolie that already 99% converted (just needs cosmetic touches to finish it off) from a private seller. The seller used the VT registration strategy before VT closed it down to get the bus registered as an RV, but, as such, doesn't have a title for it...
  11. ME

    Registering in VT and getting insured?

    Hey y’all! So, a couple of questions. Hubby and I have a bus, converted and registered as a Motor Coach in GA. We moved to CA. Husband wants to look into getting VT plates. Does he need to get insurance before applying for VT plates? I know that a vehicle is registered based on where it’s...
  12. TH

    Vermont to maine

    Good afternoon guys, Have to sell my skoolie 1992 international with dt466 and Allison 643. Gentleman from maine wants it but have a bit of a weird situation. I bought the bus in Kentucky and I have the title with sellers name and my name on it. I registered it as a motorhome in VT...
  13. TH

    Need some opinions

    Hello everyone. I purchased a full-size school bus in 2018 from Kentucky. I drove it back to Connecticut and I have the title which has been signed over to me on the back page. Connecticut requires you have some type of inspection for you to label it as a motorhome so I chose to register it...
  14. GO

    FL resident buying in IN how do I get plates?

    Hey! So this has become weirdly harder than I thought it would be. I’m a nomad, but use my parents address in FL since they make you have something. I’m trading my truck for a skoolie in Indiana, and have no intention on going back to Florida. The skoolie is currently registered and titled in...
  15. RA

    Converting RV title back to a Semi title

    Just wanting to know if anyone has registered their toter home as a semi from a RV so that it can be used as a commercial vehicle. I am starting my own transportation company and I have a 2001 Freightliner Toter Home and it is registered as a Rv so individuals don't have to have a CDL to drive...
  16. Evey_c

    Changing title from bus to van in New Jersey

    I found out that in New Jersey you can convert the title from bus to van if you follow Specific Instructions and you must do it through the mail only. This cannot be done at an agency. This was difficult to find out because apparently the agencies don't know this procedure. I'm going to copy and...
  17. ED

    Registering in NJ, but not as an RV.

    Hey all, I recently bought a bus that I'm not looking to do a full conversion on, so I can't really register it as an RV in Jersey considering the extreme requirements they have. I'm considering going the Vermont route, but really did want to try registering it here first. I went to the DMV to...
  18. CO

    Vermont registration?

    Hello beautiful people, I am currently working to register my bus in Vermont and am in need of advice. I bought a 1990 CHEV bus from an individual in Michigan. I currently live in Chicago, IL (LAND OF HIGH TAXES) and plan to hold my mailing address/drivers license address here in Chicago. I...
  19. OT

    Just Bought a 2007 Short School Bus-California

    Progressing rom long time "wisher" to current "Doer". About to take delivery of a 5 Window 2007 Chevy Express 3500. Only 16K miles and has been used to transport 12 kids. All service records, No Rust, newer tires and checks out great. It is currently registered as Commercial and I'm a bit...
  20. swolfe

    Vermont Transferrable Registration

    I'm in Ohio and want to get my bus registered in VT. My bus is a 97 so it's over 15 years old. All sites say they'll send a transferable registration. Sorry if this a stupid question, but am I still able to get VT plates if they send me the transferable? I didn't really want to deal with the DMV...
  21. BO

    licensing in Maryland

    Hey all, I found a similar question dated 2017 and wanted to see if there is later information available. We are picking up our new 19 in Sumas on August 30, and will then be driving back to Baltimore over the following 6 weeks or so. We went in to Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration this...
  22. BigBusBa

    Registration process CA

    Hey all, thought I'd start a thread sharing the information I learned through DMV today. I was able to pay registration for the bus (2005 Thomas) as a regular auto but I won't get the tags until it gets inspected. They mentioned that the seats need to be in the bus to qualify otherwise the...
  23. IN

    What Pennington County is Looking For (SD RV reg. standards)?

    I have 3 weeks before I want to leave for my trip to the Black Rock Desert, and I have just removed the fiberglass. Unless I can prep and spray foam by the end of this week, I will have to postpone spray foam till after the trip, and put up cheap panels as a temporary measure. Thinking of...
  24. EL

    Insurance and Registration

    Hellu all!! So, I recently got a 2008 Ford E350 Starcraft. It is already mostly converted out (the only thing it doesn't have is a running water area BUT it has this gallon drinking water thingy with a push pump). I need to get it registered and insured but I don't know how to go about that...
  25. Gilligguy107

    Just bought a 2001 Gillig LF 35.

    And I’m reeling, tires, mechanical, registration, insurance, and just driving the damn thing…lol. I’m picking it up in Gainesville, Fl. Driving it to Jacksonville, FL. From there to Cookeville, Tennessee. Then to Vegas, via I40. First and foremost I’m looking to connect with other Gillig...

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