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Chuck_Goodwin's avatar
May 04, 2016

Buying trailer in FL, PA resident- how to title?

Hi

I am currently a PA resident buying a trailer from a dealer in Florida. Can I get a Florida title and registration for the trailer or does it have to be PA title/registration?
  • If you trailer will be in FL for more then 6 months a year it has to be registered in FL.

    If you trailer will be in PA for more then 6 months a year it has to be registered in PA.

    To register in PA get an "intansit" permit from FL. This permit will allow you to drive from FL to PA. When in PA you'll then be able to register/title in PA and pay the PA sales tax.
  • It has to be in the state that you reside. Unless you can prove that you also live in Florida. You will also pay PA sales taxes and fees.

    If you are able to register in FL, be aware that if the state finds out, they can sue you. It's been happening with a lot of CA residents that register their cars in Montana (no sales tax, and $191 to permanent register your trailer). The state will go after the resident for their tax money.
  • DB lives in NY but traded his 5er on another one while on vacation in Florida. The dealer took care of getting his NY registration transferred to the new trailer.
  • If you buy through a dealer they should be able to register and title it in PA, that was how I did it when I bought a 5er in IN and registered it in FL.
  • If you are bring it back to Pennsylvania, it will need to be licensed and titled in PA.

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