Old boat trailer no Vin number?

Question

I know it's an old trailer and I'm trying to get a tag for it but DMV keeps telling me that there is a number on the neck. It's made buy the Fulton Co Milwakee. but only 3 numbers it shows, is it possible that it's so old it only has 3 # it also has

O-BETH-CO-WELD USA. on the neck of it.

Answer 1

riding has the right idea but you may not know what he said, by being short with an answer, but just visit your DMV and if you have a title or bill of sale for that trailer and they can issue you a homemade serial # plate which you have to rivit onto the trailer and have all the trailer 7 marker lights etc in working order and you call the local sheriff dept and they come and inspect the trailer, sign the DMV paper and then you get the serial # plate along with your trailer tag..

Answer 2

Try taking it to a law enforcement agency and have them look at it, if any knows where to look it would be them. Have them make out a report to take to DMV, that should satisfy any questions.

Answer 3

Sort of a catch 22 .

The "homebuilt" route is a possibility.

Being "old"  a 3  digit sn.should not be a problem unless it is just a model #.

If it has no plates , check w/ your local DMV & see if it is possible to get temporary tags in order to transport it  to have it weighed & inspected.

If it has never been registered in your name , proof of ownership is required.

Surge brakes, safety chains, brake lights are the usual items.

Also check w/ an auto wrecker or used boat dealer, they may be able to help w/ a title , for a fee (think its legal) .

Fairly common predicament & they may be able to direct you

Best regards,.

Answer 4

why not just say it's homemade