I am wondering about registering the RV in another state where it is less expensive.I heard you can register in Texas, Fla., Montana for example. Can someone give any input on doing this?

You either have to have residence in the State or set up a LLC or other business that ownes your RV. You will need to seek legal advice to get a definate answer. You can get a lot of good advice on this site but you will also get a lot of opinions. If you are going forward with it you will need to see what the bank thinks if you owe money and your insurance. They might consider your RV a commercial vehicle if it is owned by a LLC. I never went that far when I looked into it. I didn't find where I would be saving any real dollars in the end.

According to your location, you already live in one of the 3 most RV friendly States in the country. Full timers flock to Florida, Texas, and S.D. for domicile. Assuming the sales tax on a MOHO in Tally was .075% as opposed to .035% in S.D., the savings probably wouldn't cover the gas to get out there. I believe there's a one time impact fee for "new residents" bringing in their vehicles. Annual tag renewal is a non factor between the two. No issues with annual inspections. My guess is that setting up a Montana LLC would cost more. But, I could be wrong. It's been awhile since looking at domicile.

Get a local lawyer who understands what you want and your state laws. You could be liable for tax evasion.

best to get your info straight from the state's website, thus I won't tell you about South Dakota's non-resident process but rather give you the link so you can read the facts straight from the source.South Dakota non-resident _

Do you want to leave your RV in another state? Lots of people by cars and leave at a second home/park model that they have in another state. Then you would register the car where it is garaged. That's the key, where will be RV be garaged. If it will be where you live, then it needs to be registered there. Be aware that a lot of states are being very aggressive about residents who register their RVs out of state, often having a reward program for neighbors who call in information to tip lines. Barb

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Eycom
Explorer
Jun 26, 2013
According to your location, you already live in one of the 3 most RV friendly States in the country. Full timers flock to Florida, Texas, and S.D. for domicile. Assuming the sales tax on a MOHO in Tally was .075% as opposed to .035% in S.D., the savings probably wouldn't cover the gas to get out there. I believe there's a one time impact fee for "new residents" bringing in their vehicles. Annual tag renewal is a non factor between the two. No issues with annual inspections. My guess is that setting up a Montana LLC would cost more. But, I could be wrong. It's been awhile since looking at domicile.
workhardplayha1
Explorer
Jun 26, 2013
You either have to have residence in the State or set up a LLC or other business that ownes your RV. You will need to seek legal advice to get a definate answer. You can get a lot of good advice on this site but you will also get a lot of opinions.
If you are going forward with it you will need to see what the bank thinks if you owe money and your insurance. They might consider your RV a commercial vehicle if it is owned by a LLC.
I never went that far when I looked into it. I didn't find where I would be saving any real dollars in the end.

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