Do utility trailers have a title? - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Chew · 01-22-2010, 01:46 PM

I have a lightweight 5x10 utility trailer with single axle. I'm selling it but now can't find the title. Someone told me that only trailers over a certain weight have titles...but I'm almost positive I had a title at one time.
Maybe it was just the weight certificate.

Thanks.

Troup · 01-22-2010, 01:49 PM

mine just had a registration. no title.

red · 01-22-2010, 01:49 PM

when i was looking into getting the one i have, all that is needed is a bill of sale. then the new owner needs to register it in their name

MikeJ · 01-22-2010, 01:50 PM

I don't believe it would need a title. I built a 5x10 a few years back and had no trouble getting a plate or selling it later to a brother in law. He hasn't mentioned anything regarding getting new tags so I assume its not an issue on a trailer of that size.

Stan R · 01-22-2010, 01:55 PM

registration only.... I have transfer several with just a bill of sell.

Joey~AP · 01-22-2010, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chew

I'm selling it but now can't find the title.

I cant believe you lost the title!

Unbelieveable!

aaronm · 01-22-2010, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joey~AP

I cant believe you lost the title!

Unbelieveable!

Registration only.

quarterback · 01-22-2010, 02:08 PM

"Shop made" is the key phrase when registering your trailer (and the weight capacity).

KDinTX · 01-22-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by quarterback

"Shop made" is the key phrase when registering your trailer (and the weight capacity).

x2 and maybe a farm trailer as well...

Olphart · 01-22-2010, 02:19 PM

Bobby, I bought a 5X10 from a neighbor about 4-5 years ago. Only thing he had was a certificate of origin, which was provided to him by the dealer (new trailer). I took a bill of sale, the COO, and his registration documents and had it transferred to me. No title!

Chew · 01-22-2010, 02:21 PM

Thanks guys. I have a vin #. I guess I'll just do a bill of sale so he can get new tags/plate.

Thanks.

Joey...I was cringing when i posted this because I knew you'd chime in! =)~

Fishndadio · 01-22-2010, 02:31 PM

I guess you didn't believe me?

Chew · 01-22-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishndude

I guess you didn't believe me?

You lie to little kids about how deep your fish tank is and what you use for bait.

SOLID EAGLE · 01-22-2010, 03:10 PM

You need to check with your county tax assesor. where you get your tags. There are some laws about having trailers inspected by the DPS to verify ownership. It is a pain, but if not done correctly, it could lead to your trailer being confiscated during a traffic stop... So I was told by The Montgomery County Tax people.

Oneway · 01-22-2010, 03:16 PM

If the trailer was registered for under 4k then the MCO ( manufactures Certificate of Origin) is all that is needed when it is registered and sales tax is collected there. No title will be issued when this procedure is done. You can choose do so, then the Tax Col charges you a title fee and makes the title. Anything over 4K has to have a title made by the Tax Col, if you do not have the MCO from the mfg. facility then you need a bill of sale from the person you bought it from.

Fishndadio · 01-22-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chew

You lie to little kids about how deep your fish tank is and what you use for bait.

LMAO!!!

I hope I can say that!!

Tmag · 01-22-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chew

You lie to little kids about how deep your fish tank is and what you use for bait.

Now that made me laugh!

I just have registrations for my UT's!

hand grenade · 01-22-2010, 04:30 PM

must be new thing. i have title and registration for my trailor. bought it brand new at cabelas 1 year ago. 5x10 also.

01-22-2010, 01:46 PM	#1
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kingwood, TX Hunt In: East Texas	Do utility trailers have a title? I have a lightweight 5x10 utility trailer with single axle. I'm selling it but now can't find the title. Someone told me that only trailers over a certain weight have titles...but I'm almost positive I had a title at one time. Maybe it was just the weight certificate. Thanks.

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01-22-2010, 01:49 PM	#2
Troup Eight Point Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brownwood, Texas Hunt In: Mills County	mine just had a registration. no title.

01-22-2010, 01:49 PM	#3
red Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Midlothian, TX Hunt In: Young & Taylor co.	when i was looking into getting the one i have, all that is needed is a bill of sale. then the new owner needs to register it in their name

01-22-2010, 01:50 PM	#4
MikeJ Six Point Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: Walker, Trinity, & Comal County	I don't believe it would need a title. I built a 5x10 a few years back and had no trouble getting a plate or selling it later to a brother in law. He hasn't mentioned anything regarding getting new tags so I assume its not an issue on a trailer of that size.

01-22-2010, 01:55 PM	#5
Stan R Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 77077 Hunt In: Madison and Colorado County	registration only.... I have transfer several with just a bill of sell.

01-22-2010, 02:08 PM	#8
quarterback Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sunnyvale Hunt In: San Saba	"Shop made" is the key phrase when registering your trailer (and the weight capacity).

01-22-2010, 02:19 PM	#10
Olphart Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brazos County Hunt In: Ugly mis-matched camo or NINJA BLACK	Bobby, I bought a 5X10 from a neighbor about 4-5 years ago. Only thing he had was a certificate of origin, which was provided to him by the dealer (new trailer). I took a bill of sale, the COO, and his registration documents and had it transferred to me. No title!

01-22-2010, 02:21 PM	#11
Chew Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kingwood, TX Hunt In: East Texas	Thanks guys. I have a vin #. I guess I'll just do a bill of sale so he can get new tags/plate. Thanks. Joey...I was cringing when i posted this because I knew you'd chime in! =)~

01-22-2010, 02:31 PM	#12
Fishndadio Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Hunt In: Mason Co. and Ellis Co.	I guess you didn't believe me?

01-22-2010, 03:10 PM	#14
SOLID EAGLE Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, TX Hunt In: Medina County	You need to check with your county tax assesor. where you get your tags. There are some laws about having trailers inspected by the DPS to verify ownership. It is a pain, but if not done correctly, it could lead to your trailer being confiscated during a traffic stop... So I was told by The Montgomery County Tax people.

01-22-2010, 03:16 PM	#15
Oneway Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Paris,TX Hunt In: the stand w/Hayley Bug	If the trailer was registered for under 4k then the MCO ( manufactures Certificate of Origin) is all that is needed when it is registered and sales tax is collected there. No title will be issued when this procedure is done. You can choose do so, then the Tax Col charges you a title fee and makes the title. Anything over 4K has to have a title made by the Tax Col, if you do not have the MCO from the mfg. facility then you need a bill of sale from the person you bought it from.

01-22-2010, 04:30 PM	#18
hand grenade Banned!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: fort worth	must be new thing. i have title and registration for my trailor. bought it brand new at cabelas 1 year ago. 5x10 also.