I haven't checked DMV on this nor really followed this thread but from what
I have read I believe I understand the problem.
Having worked in the "system" for (too) many years I think I have a
possible solution.
If I were going into DMV to register a vehicle and the sales receipt did
not show the YOM (Year of Mfg.) I would have with me a sworn statement from
a "professional" attesting to his/her qualifications (as an expert) in the
field of buying/selling used military vehicles. This Declaration under
penalty of perjury (valid in most states but a notary seal looks more
"official") would indicate as I have seen here, that units purchased by the
U.S. Government were identified by a numerical designation (M151A1 and
serial #) and not the year of construction or delivery. The Declaration
would then indicate that by reason of the serial # which the Declarant has
seen or been advised of as being on your vehicle and the Declarant having
knowledge that serial # (so and so) was made in year xxx and by
extrapolation from a serial # on which he/she knows the date of mfg, that
it is his/her "professional" opinion that your particular vehicle was made
in the year xxx by reason of the number of these units usually produced by
the mfg, etc, etc, etc, etc. <---- in other words, add a lot of fluff and
filler.
It has been my experience if you can give the DMV something which will
reasonably document their file and justify the issuance of a Registration
Certificate, you will get it.
Also remember to use some psychology. Yes, DMVs have rules but there is a
lot of leeway in how or even if the rules are applied in the trenches
(meaning by that, the person at the window at DMV). To be very candid, I
have never been beyond waiting at DMV until there was a window open with a
lady handling the paperwork and then going up and starting the conversation
with an offhand compliment about her hair, a piece of jewelry she is
wearing, her clothing ("My wife has the same colour dress and I think it's
killer great")or just anything to compliment (OK, maybe it's called
flirting in some venues). In any case, I have had much more success than
failure w/this method. Does it work all the time? Of course not but what
is the cost in relation to the possible gain? Yes, DRMO should address the
problem but I think you guys who have the problem want a solution rather
than a long drawn out lawsuit. Yes?
Anyway, that is my thought.
BTW: Still have a few (hundred) license plate blanks left if anyone wants
to order a custom (Novelty) license plate for their MV. Any state and
anything you want to say up to 9 letters/spaces. I have made several for
Listers and the feedback has been positive (thank you). Great holiday gift.
And lastly, thanks to everyone who has given me input on all the problems
and questions I have had since I got my M37. You guys are tops.
Take care.
David
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