Utah Registration

[Jungle Gym]

Info from the Utah DMV website:

All the components are purchased in a kit similar to a model car (including the frame). The applicant will need to provide to the DMV; this may require more than one visit:

• The "Manufacturer's Statement of Origin" (MSO) for all components, listing a 17-digit conforming Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• A completed Form TC-569A, Ownership Statement, containing information pertaining to the construction of the vehicle, where or from whom all the components were obtained, and a completed Form TC-656, Application For Utah Title and all original sales receipts.
• Picture of the completed vehicle or bring the vehicle to a DMV office for a visual inspection.
• Safety and emission test certification.

The vehicle must be inspected by a peace officer or by the DMV-CSR prior to titling. On the title, the make of the vehicle will reflect the make on the MSO, year will be the year of completion and the model will be "replica." The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listed on Form TC-656, Application For Utah Title will be the number on the chassis MSO, if that number is a 17-digit conforming number issued by the manufacturer.

Here's the scoop on required equipment for passenger vehicles.

http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r714/r714-160.htm

My only question is about the windshield. Here in Utah, you can drive ATV/UTVs and side by sides on the street as long as they have lights and a horn and DOT tires. If they don't have a windshield, you need eye protection (goggles or a helmet). I'm curious to see where the Goblin falls in regards to this. It's not an ATV/ UTV, but it was not designed with a windshield, so is it exempt?

Otherwise, I can't comment on the process as I haven't even bought a kit yet. If nobody beats me to it, I'll post back once I go through the ordeal.

 

[TCR801]

I did a quick look at the r714 -160..... FUN. Have you looked into this anymore Jungle Gym?

 

[Paperscale]

Also curious if there's any new info on this. Also been reading it over and it seems kind of vague on what is a good time or no go, especially since you can register a side by side which is pretty bare bones save for lights and a license plate bracket

 

[benjy]

Just for the record, you WOULD NOT want to register it is a street legal ATV in Utah. Street legal ATV's are not allowed in Class 1 counties (Salt Lake County) and where they are legal, are limited to streets with speed limits <55mph.

Utah is pretty straightforward, the Goblin will be a Type 2 Kit Vehicle, which means an ownership statement, application for Utah title, and an MSO from DF. The DMV will conduct a visual inspection.

The website still lists safety and emissions certificates, which is a little hazy because only 2 counties require emissions, and the state no longer requires safety, so lube shops aren't even certified to do safety inspections any more. As with other states, Utah only requires wipers if it has a windshield, so don't install until after licensing.

Just wanted to jot my notes for any future Utah builders.

Summary outline here: https://dmv.utah.gov/vehicles/rebuilt/kit-vehicles

 

[benjy]

I just finished the Utah registration process, and I will say:

I took the car in last week without the body panels, but with pictures of the body panels in place. They said it looked more like a go kart than a Lotus 7 (I went with the Utah Type 1 registration route) and wouldn't move forward.

I mounted the panels back up over the weekend, they verified that I mounted VIN tag, I paid sales tax on part purchased from DF, and they turned over the plates this morning.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Did they buy into the Lotus Seven replica story? What does it say on the registration? Just curious?

 

[benjy]

Did they buy into the Lotus Seven replica story? What does it say on the registration? Just curious?

Yes, the first time without panels she said she googled a lotus 7, and it didn’t look like one, but with panels she said she’d pass it.

 

[madjimmie]

Sorry to revive an old thread I purchased a goblin and want to register it but I'm not sure if I need emissions