Recreational Vehicles (Motorhomes)

Wheelage does apply to motorhomes.

If there is a dealer involved, the title fee is a flat $8.25 as of Jan. 1, 2017.

• Sales tax rate for recreational vehicles is 6.875%.  Buyer’s premium must be included in the sales tax.
• Tabs vary depending on the weight and year of the recreational trailer.

A second Filing Fee of $7 is needed for each year tabs are bought for

Recreational vehicle plates cost $13.50

If there is a lien card, the lien card must be with the title in order to sell the vehicle.  The lien holder will be listed on the top left-hand side of the title.

If ownership is being transferred with MCO's:

RV's have 2 MCO's.  One for the chassis (cut away)  and one for the build up (2nd stage).  The shipping weight will help determine which MCO is for the chassis or build up.  Note - years on the MCO's can differ.

• When titling the RV, the MCO for the build up/2nd Stage is used for the year of the RV.
• VIN#'s should match on all paperwork

By Statute, “Recreational Vehicle” means travel trailers including those that telescope or fold down, chassis-mounted campers, motor homes, tent trailers, and converted buses that provide temporary human living quarters.

A recreational vehicle is one that:

• Is not used as the residence of the owner or occupant;
• Is used while engaged in recreational or vacation activities; and
• Is either self-propelled or towed on the highways incidental to the recreational or vacation activities.

All recreational trailers and vehicles, regardless of weight, must be titled.

• RV plates are issued for self-propelled vehicles (motor homes, RV’s)
• RL plates are issued for trailers