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sharonbus
Explorer
Apr 18, 2014

Title and Registration

I'm totally new to RV's. I'm working as a travel nurse, and after 18 months of moving and renting rooms I've decided it's time to consider a motorhome. I've found a Foretravel Grande Villa that's older but has a new engine and warranty. Before making my final decision I want to know how much it costs to license and title. I've tried searching online at BMV sites.

Can anyone give me an idea of pricing? All I see is people saying it "varies a lot from state to state". Well, my first choice for registration is California (that's where I'm working and I have some reasons for wanting to establish residency there.) My second choice would be Indiana because I own my main home there and a business there.

Can anyone help out with an estimate of costs or a website where I can find that info? Thanks!
  • Dutch_12078's avatar
    Dutch_12078
    Explorer II
    Apr 18, 2014
    Registration fees not only vary from state to state, the basis the fees are calculated on vary. Some states charge based on the vehicles value, while others charge based on the weight. Here in NY for instance, any passenger vehicle (includes motorhomes) weighing 6951 lbs or more is charge $70 per year. California, on the other hand, uses a more complicated fee calculation than just the weight of the vehicle. This link will take you to the California fee calculator pages. Indiana charges a flat $28.75 for a new motorhome registration, and $29.75 per year for renewals. That may seem low compared to NY perhaps, but then Indiana charges a yearly excise tax that NY doesn't. Any way, as you can see, without more details to work with, such as the RV size, weight, and value, there isn't a lot we can tell you.

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