How to Register a Kit Car
Building a kit car can be a lot of fun. Making a custom car can allow you to have complete control over the assembly and creation of of a car that's made just for you, and not a stock regular car. However, you will still need to register the car with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles or equivalent office in order to have the state recognize the car in case something happens to it.
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Things You'll Need
- Proof of insurance for the car
- Bill of sale or receipts for car materials
- Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin
Instructions
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Determine any DMV forms needed to register your custom car and fill them out. As each state's DMV is different, you will need to contact your DMV to obtain the necessary forms.
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Have your car checked for emissions by a licensed technician, if required by your state.
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Make an appointment with your local DMV office to inspect and register the car. You may need to make appointments with outside agencies, such as the state police or the highway patrol. Ask for specific instructions regarding outside agents from the DMV representative.
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Provide the bill of sales or part receipts, the proof of insurance, DMV forms and any other forms required to the agent at the DMV. Pay any fees required by the DMV.
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Tips & Warnings
You can access many DMV forms on your state department's website. Look for a forms section for information (See References for the link to the California DMV website).
Consider having all information pertaining to your kit car in one place, so that you don't have to look everywhere when your DMV appointment comes around.
Since each DMV is different, there may be additional steps or instructions that each one demands. Be sure to ask for specifics from your DMV office.
It is essential that you make the appointment before going to the DMV. While some DMVs offer walk-in service, expect your visit to take some time.
