Trailer title for out of state purchase
 

Long short. Bought a boat out of Texas where a title for a trailer isn't necessary. Think I should get one here in NJ which I expect will cost money...and a lot of standing in line. It's a name brand trailer and is registered here.

My question is what will I need to have it titled in my name here in NJ?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Trailer title for out of state purchase
 

Boat trailers aren't titled in NJ. At least the last three I owned were not. Registered only. Last time I went thru it was 2013. Had written bill of sale from previous owner (notarized) and a copy of last reg. No title.

Re: Trailer title for out of state purchase
 

That's what I thought, but then the guy I sold my old ride to reached out about not signing over the trailer title with the boat title. It was sold in NJ new so had me wondering what's up.

Thanks for the info Dan.

Re: Trailer title for out of state purchase
 

http://www.nj.gov/mvc/Vehicle/PrivateUtilities.htm

you just need this..copy and paste this into a word doc.

BILL OF SALE
*Notary Required*

I/we_________________________________transfer


ownership of _______________________________
(Trailer) (Year) (Make) (VIN #)


ownership of _______________________________
(Boat) (Year) (Make) (Hull #)


Non-Titled Trailer and Boat to __________________


For the sum of $____________ and $ ___________


Trailer–Number of Axles: _____ Registered Weight: ______



(Signature of Seller, Witnessed by Notary)



Duly sworn and signed before me this ___ day of ____, 2016


(Signature of Notary)

Re: Trailer title for out of state purchase
 

A few other thoughts.

Buy the boat and outboard motor with separate prices. You only pay titling fee on the boat, not the outboard motor.

You need to prove that you and the prior owner did not steak it.

Yes NOTARIZED bill of sale.

Having his prior TX trailer registration helps A LOT!! Shows he was the legit owner.