{"id":21965,"date":"2022-12-02T16:28:50","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T16:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=21965"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:18:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:18:38","slug":"new-york-state-trailer-title-registration-camper-utility-trailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/new-york-state-trailer-title-registration-camper-utility-trailer\/","title":{"rendered":"New York State Trailer Title &amp; Registration: Camper &amp; Utility Trailer"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Hello New Yorkers! Let\u2019s talk trailers. There are many types of trailers, but they\u2019re mostly defined as an unpowered vehicle that\u2019s towed. There are travel trailers also known as camper trailers (or simply campers), mostly used for road trips, camping and personal use. There are also utility trailers, typically needed for hauling equipment and supplies like landscaping power tools, furniture, and construction materials.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>20% of RVs are travel trailers<\/strong><br \/>According to the RV Industry Associations, 1 out of every 5 recreational vehicles or 20% is classified as a conventional travel trailer. And about 30% of RV owners camp outside of traditional campgrounds like boondocking, reported the 2021 Topline N. American Camping Report.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"is-style-cnvs-paragraph-callout\">A utility trailer can be open or enclosed which is also called a cargo trailer<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>No insurance on NY campers and other small trailers<\/strong><br \/>If you live in New York State, you must title and register your trailer just like you would your car, SUV, motorcycle, or truck. It\u2019s mostly the same process, such as completing the Vehicle Registration\/Title Application Form MV-82, but there are a few differences. For instance, you travel trailer or utility trailer doesn\u2019t have to carry insurance coverage like a car would. Hurray for savings!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>As far as NY trailer registration goes, your New York license plate is for one year with a fixed expiration date of December 31. When registering your camper, you get a registration document and sticker for one year and must renew yearly. But don\u2019t worry, you can do the entire process <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/app\/us?utm_source=blog_article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online with registration and title companies like eTags<\/a>. Just answer a few questions (about your trailer) online and let eTags do the rest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"is-style-cnvs-paragraph-callout\">There was a tad over 423,000 travel trailers sent from manufacturers to dealers last year alone<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"is-style-default has-black-color has-text-color\"><strong>New York trailer titles: weight and all<\/strong><br \/>The New York State DMV (only) titles trailers that weigh over 999 pounds. The average\u00a0trailer weights are around 5,200 pounds dry weight. That\u2019s the weight of the trailer when tanks aren\u2019t filled and there\u2019s no gear\/equipment on the trailer. Add about 1,500 pounds of gear and water to that number to get a \u201creal world\u201d example.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The NY DMV also provides a certificate of title for trailers model year 1973 and newer. Trailers under 999 pounds or older than model year 1973 are issued a transferable registration as proof of ownership. In other words, the trailer\u2019s registration documents also act as a title.<br \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/new-york-registration-suspension-and-resolving-nys-toll-violations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEE ALSO: NEW YORK STATE REGISTRATION SUSPENSION<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t forget inspections for trailers<\/strong><br \/>If you have a camper or utility trailer in New York, you must get\u00a0a safety inspection ever year from a NY state DMV-licensed inspection station. Look for a yellow and black sign that reads, \u201cOfficial Inspection Station.\u201d\u00a0Once you get your inspection sticker, carry it and keep in the vehicle towing the trailer.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"is-style-cnvs-paragraph-callout\">A trailer used as an office on a job site in New York State don\u2019t need a license plate (registration)<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hello New Yorkers! Let\u2019s talk trailers. There are many types of trailers, but they\u2019re mostly defined as an unpowered vehicle that\u2019s towed. 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