Registering and titling your custom-built car doesn't have to be as complicated as the car construction itself. In fact, it's much like registering any other car, with just a few extra steps along the way.

These steps apply to vehicles constructed from body kits that are attached to existing car frames, new frames provided by manufacturers, or homemade frames. Submit all forms and documentation to your local county tax collector's office to register and title your custom car.

Application for Kit Mounted on a Car Frame Previously Titled in Florida

You'll need:

• Florida title from original car frame, which must be in your name or at least with a completed application to transfer the title into your name.

• The body kit MCO, assigned to you. A bill of sale is acceptable if the manufacturer didn't issue an MCO.

• Completed Application for Certificate of Title.

• Notarized affidavit, stating that the vehicle is able to be operated on public roads. The statement must also list the repairs made to the vehicle.

• Bills of sale or receipts for all parts and equipment that weren't part of the original frame or the body kit. All documents must include name, address, and signature of seller. Components may include front end, rear end, doors, engine, transmission, frame, cowl assembly, and airbag, or any parts of those elements.

• Applicable sales tax (or fill out the statement on sales tax on the application form).

• Florida license plate number for the vehicle, or an affidavit of non-use.

• Applicable title fees. (Use the License Plate Rate Chart to calculate all specific charges.)

Application for Kit Mounted on a Car Frame
Previously Titled in Another State

You'll need:

• Out-of-state title or proof of ownership from the original car frame, which must be in your name or at least with a completed application to transfer the ownership into your name.

• All documentation listed in items two through eight, above.

Application for Kit Mounted on a Homemade Frame

You'll need:

• Notarized affidavit detailing the frame's construction. (This can be submitted with the statement of repairs, as listed in item four, above.)

• All documentation listed in items two through eight, above.

Application for Kit Mounted on a New Frame Provided by the Manufacturer

You'll need:

• Manufacturer's bill of sale or invoice proving that the frame was included with the body kit.

• All documentation listed in items 2 through 8, above.

Title Language

When you receive your title and registration, you'll notice a few things that will be noted differently than for your regular motor vehicle:

• The year (YR) of the vehicle will be the year the car was built.

• The make will be the make shown on the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) or the manufacturer's bill of sale.

• The identification number will be the VIN given on the MCO or bill of sale.

• The words "kit car" will be typed on the title and will carry that brand as long as the vehicle exists.

• All kit cars are titled as used vehicles.

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