How to Register a New Scooter

Register your new scooter so you can drive it legally.

Scooters come in a variety of styles and power. If your scooter is capable of going over 45 miles per hour or has a VIN (vehicle identification number), then you will probably have to get it registered. You should treat driving a scooter like driving any other motor vehicle, meaning that you need to get it registered and insured. Although no universal set of rules exist for registering scooters, there are some general guidelines that can (and should) be followed.

Things You'll Need

• Driver's license

Instructions

1. Get all the information about your scooter you can, including the make, model and VIN (vehicle identification number). If you are unsure about any of this information, contact the dealer from whom you bought it.

2. Contact the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for your county to find out the requirements for obtaining a scooter registration. The rules vary by state, and in some cases, you may have to have a motorcycle license, as well as be 16 years or older. However, in some cases, you don't even need a license plate.

3. Visit the DMV office or log on to their official website to obtain the necessary paperwork for acquiring a registration.

4. Fill out the registration paperwork and return it to the local DMV office. You will also have to pay a fee, and in some states, have your vehicle inspected.

Tips & Warnings

• In most states, you will also have to get your scooter insured. Before you do this however, you will need to get your scooter registered.

References

• Motor-scooters.com: How to Register Your Scooter