• The trailer needs to have a valid title or other appropriate proof of ownership dependent on its age, weight, and jurisdiction of prior registration.
• You will need a properly executed bill of sale, (Form H-31) that shows:
  • the name and address of both the seller and the buyer
  • the model year
  • original VIN
• An inspection of the trailer for its VIN must show that the factory VIN is missing or illegible
• Once eligibility is established, the purchaser of the trailer will be required to complete an affidavit.

After the buyer of the trailer has met all the requirements, a new VIN may be assigned according to the following:

• Inspection of trailers that require a VIN assignment are performed at a DMV safety inspection location.
• The newly assigned VIN will be a trailer VIN specifically used for homemade trailers.
• The assigned VIN will be installed on the tongue portion of the frame by an inspector. If the tongue of the trailer is of the "V" or "Y" shape, the VIN sticker will be installed on the left half. The inspector may tell the new owner of the trailer that they may have the new VIN metal stamped in an area adjacent to the VIN sticker.

• If the trailer is 3,000 pounds or less GVWR, there is no fee.
• If the trailer is over 3,000 pounds GVWR, the cost is $50.