TN-1 VISA and Car

neildf
New Member


Confused

Joined: 21 Jan 2008
Posts: 6
Location: Fredericton

Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:50 am

 

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Hi All,

I just received my TN-1 VISA and will be beginning work in Vermont shortly. My car is currently insured until September (entire balance paid) in New Brunswick and the registration and inspection are valid beyond that. Where I am a temporary resident is it necessary for me to register and insure my car immediately in Vermont? Has anyone had any experience with this sort of situation?

Thanks!

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MarieR19
CanuckAbroad Regular



Joined: 18 Oct 2007
Posts: 37

Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:56 pm

 

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Call you car insurance company, you may still be covered. If you want to buy Vermont insurance, you'll have to have a US driver's license.

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Steven
CanuckAbroad VIP



Joined: 28 Sep 2007
Posts: 819
Location: Calgary

Posted: Fri May 02, 2008 9:29 pm

 

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It depends on whether you are a temporary resident. For the purposes of car registration it depends on what Vermont considers residency in the State, which usually means it is your principal residence. If you're just working in Vermont and still have a home in New Brunswick which is your principal residence, then you don't have to do anything.

If you are living in Vermont then yes, you've got to transfer the title, get plates, a DL, insurance, etc.

Bear in mind that your car is part of your personal effects and contrary to what a lot of CBP officers say, there is NO DUTY payable! (Provided the car has been in your possession at least a year). And make sure you get that in writing from CBP because some States hit you up for sales tax when you transfer the title unless it is part of your personal effects.

The relevant tariff category is: 9804.00.35 HTSUSA - tell CBP to look it up on their computer.
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Steve.

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