Auto registration (flat fee, 2009, vehicle registration)

[lovinCarl]

Am I looking at this right????

2009 Motor Vehicle Registration Fees and Taxes

AK has a flat fee for auto registration????

If so that is great news. The vehicle we are keeping's registration here is due at the end of May and is $320. We will be in AK by that time (we don't want to have pay double reg fees) and according to the info ALL non commercial vehicles are only $100 plus the taxes (which for us would be $39)

[Bob Blockus]

any tips going through customs by auto? have passport book, passport card and true story
why entering Canada then into Alaska. have done it before with only birth certificate. yes indeed.

[Moose Whisperer]

Originally Posted by lovinCarl

Am I looking at this right????

2009 Motor Vehicle Registration Fees and Taxes

AK has a flat fee for auto registration????

If so that is great news. The vehicle we are keeping's registration here is due at the end of May and is $320. We will be in AK by that time (we don't want to have pay double reg fees) and according to the info ALL non commercial vehicles are only $100 plus the taxes (which for us would be $39)

...and that registration is good for two years, in case you didn't know. You still however need to get a $60 emmissions test done though. You can thak Mark Begich for that. One of his little going away presents.

[lovinCarl]

Originally Posted by Moose Whisperer

...and that registration is good for two years, in case you didn't know. You still however need to get a $60 emmissions test done though. You can thak Mark Begich for that. One of his little going away presents.

Emissions? Wow haven't had to have that done since we left Nevada. Montana doesn't require it.

Still a much better deal. Averages out a hell of a lot cheaper than Calif, Nv or MT.

[Moose Whisperer]

Originally Posted by Bob Blockus

any tips going through customs by auto?

When questioned by Border Customs Agents, maybe he doesn't speak in third person, else likely to be searched for drugs, yes indeed.

Just a suggestion.

[Bob Blockus]

untaxed extra gas cans with fuel from United States through Canada. is it wise to do or have to declare it with customs? Tax on fuel payed in USA. Yes indeed.

[Moose Whisperer]

Originally Posted by Bob Blockus

untaxed extra gas cans with fuel from United States through Canada. is it wise to do or have to declare it with customs? Tax on fuel payed in USA. Yes indeed.

I've been back and forth several times with one or two five gallon cans and never got a second look. Now, I'm sure if you were to show up with a loaded pallet they might want to charge you an import duty.

[Bob Blockus]

good to know about import duty. prepared to pay extra then. always let them know what one has in auto. thanks. yes indeed.

[Grannysroost]

Originally Posted by Bob Blockus

good to know about import duty. prepared to pay extra then. always let them know what one has in auto. thanks. yes indeed.

Mr. Bob you are up late...yes indeed, what are we cooking on your campfire...yes Mr. Bob....think some fish....yes indeed.....

[DannyL]

Originally Posted by lovinCarl

Am I looking at this right????


AK has a flat fee for auto registration????

If so that is great news. The vehicle we are keeping's registration here is due at the end of May and is $320. We will be in AK by that time (we don't want to have pay double reg fees) and according to the info ALL non commercial vehicles are only $100 plus the taxes (which for us would be $39)

yes, and it is very reasonable.
A hint tho....
Have your insurance changed over to Alaska coverage before you go to the DMV. Wait the 30 days (if your out of state tags are still good), change your policy from Montana to Alaska, and take the whole policy in with you,,,not just the "little card".
This will grease the wheels and make it totally painless. And pay in cash.
You'll walk out with new plates for the vehicles.
This was my experience.