New and Improved Border FAQ's
DISCLAIMER: Although I believe this information was correct when I wrote it, and may still be correct when you cross the border, you have to watch out for what I call the "Red Clown Nose Contin...
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If your rental agreement with your sister specifies that she is granting you the right to bring the RV into Mexico, gives the dates, is notarized, and there isn't any lien-holder listed on the registration, then you should be fine.
If she does have a lien-holder listed, then you will need a Letter (on letterhead, with dates, and notarized) from the lien-holder stating that they have also given their permission for you to take the RV across the border. You will get a 10 year TIP for the coach and a 6 month TIP for the toad. (you will also need this letter for some insurance companies).
Now, here comes the tricky part; since the the RV TIP will effectively be for you (listed against your passport, along with the 6 month TIP for your toad) driving a vehicle with a VIN number registered to your sister; this means that your sister cannot get a TIP on it until you cancel the one in your name! So make sure you turn it in when you leave Mexico!!!
If your sister is planning on joining you down in Mexico, the easiest way to handle things is to leave everything in your name and your sister will just be a relation traveling with you. No use confusing things by trying to change the RV TIP to your sisters name, or having her claiming the ownership/registration after you've driven it into Mexico. Just wait until everyone is leaving and turn the TIP in then. Check my entry on "who can drive your vehicle in Mexico" for the restrictions and you'll see what a can of worms you can open up by trying to change horses in mid-stream.
If she does have a lien-holder listed, then you will need a Letter (on letterhead, with dates, and notarized) from the lien-holder stating that they have also given their permission for you to take the RV across the border. You will get a 10 year TIP for the coach and a 6 month TIP for the toad. (you will also need this letter for some insurance companies).
Now, here comes the tricky part; since the the RV TIP will effectively be for you (listed against your passport, along with the 6 month TIP for your toad) driving a vehicle with a VIN number registered to your sister; this means that your sister cannot get a TIP on it until you cancel the one in your name! So make sure you turn it in when you leave Mexico!!!
If your sister is planning on joining you down in Mexico, the easiest way to handle things is to leave everything in your name and your sister will just be a relation traveling with you. No use confusing things by trying to change the RV TIP to your sisters name, or having her claiming the ownership/registration after you've driven it into Mexico. Just wait until everyone is leaving and turn the TIP in then. Check my entry on "who can drive your vehicle in Mexico" for the restrictions and you'll see what a can of worms you can open up by trying to change horses in mid-stream.
