Quote Originally Posted by Dgc333 View Post
I find this all quite interesting. I live in Mass and Florida along with Vermont have always been the states to go to for a simple registration process. Go to any Mass car show and you will always see Florida and Vermont plates on vehicles that have never been in Florida.

Was talking to a guy at a car show last September about his FFR 33 and noticed he had Florida antique plates on it. I asked him if he was from Florida and he told me he had never been to Florida. He said that he titled and registered his as a 33 Ford over the phone and by mail. He had used a friend's address in Florida but the title, registration and plates were sent to him at his Mass address.

I was thinking of going this way to get around the emissions requirements in Mass. Is this not possible any longer?
Hi Dgc333, the way I understand it, the rules in FL changed in 2019. I had to bring mine in for a physical inspection. It wasn't thorough, just a cursory look. The inspector was looking for the engine serial number but didn't find it and ultimately gave up. A little pink sticker has to be affixed (mine was put in the forward door jamb) and cannot be removed. So I'm pretty sure you'll have to title it in-person. My registration was done at the same time...maybe that can be done remotely.

As for the antique plates, I think you could only get those if you indicate "antique" on the application and the DMV personnel make a mistake/overlook it. But I don't see how that's possible because you have to submit documentation.

Sorry I don't have better news, but good luck.