PA title and registration

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NewBDR,

The process in PA is pretty easy. Steve is absolutely right about the notary - mine got kicked twice for stupid notary errors. Once because the no lien box (MV-1) was not checked, another because he forgot to add in the title fee.

Once you send it in - it goes into a black hole for 30 days, and is handled by a special unit. Do not call and try to track it - its useless. Until it is approved it doesn't have a VIN or plate number so they do not know where it is.

As to assembly, the newest MV426B form has a check box for "I, or my agent, assembled the vehicle from a kit according to the kit manufacturer’s instruction with no other parts being
used. (DETAILED DESCRIPTION NOT REQUIRED.)"

As to emmisions, on Nov 23, 2003, the emissions code was ammended to exclude specially constructed vehicles from emissions tests. They previously fell under a 5000 mile/year limit.

Other than paperwork problems, I had no problem getting it registered, and actually found the DMV people to be very helpful, although COMPLETELY "by the book".

Prior to getting my kit, I called and spoke to the people in the specially constructed unit and in the emmissions unit. Both were extremely helpful, and had no bias against cobras at all. When I had a question they couldn't answer, they referred me to someone who did have the answer. It is a big organization, and as always with such finding the right people to speak with is the biggest hurdle.

Relax, do it by the book, and be patient.