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bb50's avatar
bb50
Explorer
Jan 14, 2014

RV registration

We took our first 5th into Mexico a few years ago - registered to husband - didn't return the permit - and then sold it in Canada. We now have a different 5th, and are returning to Mexico in January - would it be OK to have the registration in two names (spouse/spouse) or better to have it just in my name. I know you can't have two RV permits, but wondering if anyone has experience with this. It's less $$ for us to leave the new fifth in spouse/spouse vs just me.
  • pomsplus's avatar
    pomsplus
    Explorer
    Jan 14, 2014
    Our motorhome is registered in both names (B.C.) but the permit is only in one name and there was no issue about the second name on the registration. That being said the motorhome permit is in my name and every year I get a permit for the tow also in my name so in fact I have 2 permits - 1 10 year and one 180 day and it has never been a problem.
  • Talleyho69's avatar
    Talleyho69
    Moderator
    Jan 14, 2014
    Our first 10 year TIP was in one name. We made the mistake of selling one in the US while it still had a TIP in Mexico. Tried and tried, and still haven't managed to cancel the TIP. The new moho is in the other name. Rest assured, we'll figure it out this time.
    We hope/suspect, that when the first 10 year moho permits start to expire, things will change, and make it easier.
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Jan 14, 2014
    Personally I'd call the folks in Mexico for their opinion...which is the only one that will count. With all the permit issues and seizures down there, I'd make sure all my tees were crossed and eyes dotted...I wouldn't want the Mexican Government to seize my rig for permit violations like the others.....just sayin....Dennis
  • Talleyho69's avatar
    Talleyho69
    Moderator
    Jan 14, 2014
    On line is the only way to go-same price, fast, easy.
    It will be fine to get your permit for the new one in just one name, and in the name of whomever didn't have the permit that wasn't turned in.
  • MEXICOWANDERER's avatar
    MEXICOWANDERER
    Explorer
    Jan 14, 2014
    TIPS are issued via PASSPORT NUMBER. Use the other name. No hassles. As long as the motor vehicle registration has the name of the permit requester on it, it will be no problemo. The RV should be in both names, use your name, your passport number, you valid driver license to get the new permit. No guesswork about this.
  • BillB800si's avatar
    BillB800si
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2014
    A Mexican government crackdown has netted 338 boats, most owned by American and Canadian snowbirds. The government says they lacked a Temporary Import Permit, and will decide within four months to release the boats or sell them at auction. A similar permit is required for RVs in many parts of the country, but no word if RVs have been scooped up for violations.
    From: http://rvtravel.com/?q=rv-travel-newsletter-issue621
  • moisheh's avatar
    moisheh
    Explorer
    Jan 19, 2014
    BillB; There is a thread on the boat subject. They are not owned by snowbirds. They are "cruisers" and sailors. Some have homes in Mexico. Some live on the boats for years at a time. Most did not lack the permit.
    Moisheh
  • iguana07's avatar
    iguana07
    Explorer II
    Jan 20, 2014
    Hola
    Just register it in name of the one that wasn't on the other reg. No problema"eh"
    See ya soon.

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