I know, I asked myself that question just the other day because it is a question I had earlier this week. I found out exactly what it would take for me to transfer the license plates from my car to a vehicle bought in North Carolina. I want to keep my Minnesota plates because they are Iraq War Veteran plates. Plus, I had to pay extra to get those versus regular plates, which seems weird to me anyways. Whatever, I don't ask where my taxes go, but I'm beginning to think I should start.
Anyways, I e-mailed the Department of Vehicle Services yesterday. This is what I asked: Comment/Question: I may be buying a new vehicle in North Carolina, and would like to keep the plates I currently have. How would I transfer those to the new vehicle? Would I have to re-register the vehicle in MN after registering it in NC? Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. (Currently stationed in NC, active-duty military)
Here is the answer I got:
Thank you for contacting Driver and Vehicle Services.
As long as you register the new vehicle in Minnesota, you may transfer the plates by completing a special plate application. We recommend submitting it at the same time as the title and title application. If you're currently out of state, you may apply by mail.
We'll need:
The out of state title (or MSO) signed over to you.
If there's a lien holder listed on the title, we'll also need a lien release.
MN title application
MN special plate application
Fees
Here's a listing of fees that we'll charge:
Registration tax: Based on the year, make, and model of the vehicle.
License plate transfer fee: $5.00
Wheelage tax (if applicable): $5.00 - Due only if the vehicle is mainly kept in one of the following counties and registration tax is purchased: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott or Washington.
Public Safety Vehicle fee: $3.50
Transfer tax: $10.00
Title/transfer fee: $8.00
Lien fee: $2.00
Excise tax/Sales tax: (6 ½%)
State/Deputy Filing fee: $8.50
The forms are available on our web site. You may find them on the following link: http://www.dps.state.mn.us/
Sincerely,
(Operator's name/number)
Check out the fees I'd be charged. What I really like about the fees, is the title transfer fee, license plate fee and sales tax. I'm already paying those taxes here in NC, what would be the point in giving MN the same taxes? How lame. This is a great way for them to just grab a few more dollars for the state to not use on things they should be used for, like ensuring the infrastructure is sound and everything is up to code...
Enough of my ranting. I hope you never buy a vehicle from out of state and try to bring it back to MN. What a pain in the bum.
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