Post by new2scooters on Apr 13, 2012 9:39:10 GMT -6
Project update:
Scooter is built and ready for the road so I started the process of acquiring a VIN. Since the frame was an "in process" item, no VIN had been issued for it. Michigan has a procedure for this. Basically, it entails extensive documentation for everything used in building the vehicle. Names, addresses, phone numbers, serial numbers, dates, etc....While building this scooter I entered everything I used into a spreadsheet so I had all of this data. All I had to do was make copies of all the receipts and print the spreadsheet. Not all that difficult. Also, a formal on road equipment inspection of the scooter had to be completed by a Michigan police officer. Here, it was verified that there was no VIN on the scooter, lights, horn, turn signals, etc are all verified to be operational and seat to handlebar height was correct. After that was done and the form completed I went to the Sec of States office (who does licensing in MI) and after a thorough examination of my paperwork I was issued a VIN and then proceeded with getting a moped tag for the scooter. It is now legal to drive on the road. A formal VIN tag will be prepared by the Bureau of Records and I will have to bring the scooter in to have the tag installed when notified that it is done. Time frame for this is 6 to 8 weeks but it is legal to ride now. I must give the Jackson, MI Sec of States office credit for making this process painless. They were very helpful and extremely well organized. Thanks for following along on my scooter build journey. Now I am going out to put some miles on the scooter and then on to scooter build #2
Scooter is built and ready for the road so I started the process of acquiring a VIN. Since the frame was an "in process" item, no VIN had been issued for it. Michigan has a procedure for this. Basically, it entails extensive documentation for everything used in building the vehicle. Names, addresses, phone numbers, serial numbers, dates, etc....While building this scooter I entered everything I used into a spreadsheet so I had all of this data. All I had to do was make copies of all the receipts and print the spreadsheet. Not all that difficult. Also, a formal on road equipment inspection of the scooter had to be completed by a Michigan police officer. Here, it was verified that there was no VIN on the scooter, lights, horn, turn signals, etc are all verified to be operational and seat to handlebar height was correct. After that was done and the form completed I went to the Sec of States office (who does licensing in MI) and after a thorough examination of my paperwork I was issued a VIN and then proceeded with getting a moped tag for the scooter. It is now legal to drive on the road. A formal VIN tag will be prepared by the Bureau of Records and I will have to bring the scooter in to have the tag installed when notified that it is done. Time frame for this is 6 to 8 weeks but it is legal to ride now. I must give the Jackson, MI Sec of States office credit for making this process painless. They were very helpful and extremely well organized. Thanks for following along on my scooter build journey. Now I am going out to put some miles on the scooter and then on to scooter build #2
