Like most other motor vehicles, custom-built and antique vehicles must be properly registered and titled in the state of North Carolina. However, the process of registering an antique or custom-built vehicle is different from registering a regular vehicle. If you have brought an antique or custom-built vehicle into North Carolina for a first time registration, or if you have custom-assembled a vehicle in the State, you will be referred to a Vehicle & License Plate Renewal Office near you.
[edit] WHAT ARE ANTIQUE AND CUSTOM BUILT VEHICLES?
- In North Carolina, an antique vehicle is defined as any motor vehicle that was manufactured at least thirty-five years ago.
- The State defines a custom-built vehicle as any motor vehicle that has been assembled or completely reconstructed using new or used parts. Custom vehicles are registered with the make as "custom-built." The model year will be the year in which the vehicle was built.
[edit] HOW TO REGISTER AN ANTIQUE OR CUSTOM BUILT VEHICLE
You will have to visit a Vehicle & License Plate Renewal Office near you to register your antique or custom-built Vehicle. When registering a custom-built or antique vehicle, you will need to bring the following materials to the renewal office:- A completed and notarized Title Application, when obtaining a title for a new, custom-built vehicle.
- The Certificate of Title or manufacturer's certificate of origin, for antique or custom vehicles that have already been titled.
- A completed Builder's Affidavit, for custom-built vehicles.
- A completed Damage Disclosure Statement and current odometer reading.
- An Inspector's Report, certifying that the vehicle is safe to take on the road. The DMV License and Theft Bureau Inspector will provide the report, following the vehicle inspection.
[edit] FEES
When registering an antique or custom-built vehicle, you will be required to pay the appropriate titling fees. In addition, when transferring a title, you will normally need to pay a Highway Use Tax, equivalent to 3% of the purchase price of the vehicle. The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles accepts cash, money orders or checks (with two forms of identification).[edit] RENEWING A CUSTOM-BUILT OR ANTIQUE VEHICLE REGISTRATION
Your custom-built or antique vehicle's registration will clearly indicate when it will expire. The process for renewing the registration on a custom or antique vehicle is the same as renewing the registration on a regular motor vehicle.[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Auto Insurance is required for all custom vehicles operated in North Carolina.
- See also Title Transfers and Registering a Non-Custom Vehicle.
