DMV and my portable sawmill

[WV Sawmiller]

   The insurance is an interesting point. If you are buying the mill for personal use your vehicle insurance may provide partial or complete coverage as it would a boat or camper or such but if it is for business it may not cover it. It is sure worth checking into. I had WM deliver mine so that was not an issue for me.

[Southside]

Does a WM mill come with a title?
If not, I don't know how you'd get a plate for it from the DMV.

Yes they do. 

[terrifictimbersllc]

Does a WM mill come with a title?
If not, I don't know how you'd get a plate for it from the DMV.

I think you'll find that the title is a state document. Not one from Woodmizer. My sawmills have come with a sales receipt and a certificate of origin from the manufacturer. Same as boat, boat trailer, and trucks that I have bought. I apply for a title with the state DMV,  submitting the manufactures certificate of origin. The state then sends me a title.In my state anyway.

[farmfromkansas]

  When I bought my new Polaris Ranger, got a certificate, and the company urged me to get a title, so the state has your VIN, and if it is stolen, they will know if someone happens to order parts using the serial number.  Should be the same with trailers. Someone stole a baler from a farm where they were to have an auction, and it was recovered from the JD dealer putting the serial number in to check for parts.

[Southside]

I received an Indiana title with my 70. 

[Chuck White]

I agree with DJ, the document I got with my mill says "CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN FOR A VEHICLE" across the top!

All of the pertinent information is printed on it!

[terrifictimbersllc]

I received an Indiana title with my 70.

I suppose if a mill had been titled previously then one would receive that title with it assigned to him on the back, and use that apply to his state for a new title in his name.

[D6c]

Does a WM mill come with a title?
If not, I don't know how you'd get a plate for it from the DMV.

Yes they do.

I wonder if my '87 LT40 had a certificate of origin when my dad bought it.  I'm sure he never applied for a title.

[Southside]

The title was for the "trailer" portion of the mill, states the weight rating and all.  Here it's considered special mobile equipment and no plate required so I just tossed in into the filing cabinet.  

[D6c]

The title was for the "trailer" portion of the mill, states the weight rating and all.  Here it's considered special mobile equipment and no plate required so I just tossed in into the filing cabinet.  

We have special mobile equipment class also but it revers to the cargo, such as heavy equipment.  The cargo weight isn't included in the registration tonage.
The trailer still has a registration.
I'm guessing I would be required to plate it.  (Iowa)