Car Tax Manual: Learn All About Car Taxes in the United States

Car Tax Manual: Learn All About Car Taxes in the United States

Taxes are a part of life that isn’t going anywhere, probably ever. So what are the different kinds of taxes you could face when buying or selling a vehicle? We’re going to dive deep into this one and show you the different kinds of taxes and a few examples of where you can expect to see them.

What Happens to Used GSA Fleet Vehicles, and How Can I Buy One?

What Happens to Used GSA Fleet Vehicles, and How Can I Buy One?

The General Services Agency (GSA) cycles through thousands of leased vehicles every year. The great thing is that you can buy them! But you might be paying too much in sales tax, or dealing with inspections. We’ll show you how to eliminate both!

How to Make a Freightliner Unimog Street Legal in the United States

How to Make a Freightliner Unimog Street Legal in the United States

With about 4,500 units produced, many of which were used to the point of destruction, the American military Unimog is an extremely rare find. When one comes up, you’ll probably have to drive to get it, and finding a pristine example is becoming exceedingly difficult.

Can You Not Register Your Car in California? Here Are Your Options

Can You Not Register Your Car in California? Here Are Your Options

California is an awesome state, besides all the policies that are pushing everyone out. If you havne’t had enough yet, but you’ve had enough of your sales tax and registration fees, then this article is for you.

Winter’s Coming: Why You Should Make Your UTV Street Legal in Time for the Snow

Winter’s Coming: Why You Should Make Your UTV Street Legal in Time for the Snow

If you live anywhere besides the southern part of The States – even then you’re not guaranteed to avoid it – there’s an almost certainty that snow will visit you in the next few months. If not snow, the rainy season is around the corner. This means the days of easily keeping your car clean are rapidly coming to an end.

How to Make Your General Dynamics Growler Street Legal

How to Make Your General Dynamics Growler Street Legal

The General Dynamics Growler is a badass machine made for the harshest environments in the world. But now, they are available for you if you can find one. However, these aren’t street-legal machines from the auction house. But Dirt Legal can help you get it titled and put a tag on it.

Military Surplus Overlanding Trailers: How, Where, and Why

Military Surplus Overlanding Trailers: How, Where, and Why

A used military surplus utility trailer may be the best-kept secret in the Overlanding movement. They are cheap, thousands of them are out there, and they will easily go anywhere your truck will (and probably beyond). But there are some limitations; some states are outrightly unfriendly toward using and registering surplus military vehicles as street-legal machines.

We can help. Our out-of-state services have situations like this in mind to give you peace of mind. Once you select our service and initiate the request, we’ll get the paperwork out the door and headed to you within 24 hours.

Why Would You Register Your Vehicle in Another State?

Why Would You Register Your Vehicle in Another State?

Depending on your situation, an out-of-state car registration could be just what you’re looking for. Whether you are trying to save money on high registration tax or get away from smog checks, we’ve got you covered. Let’s find out your options and why you should consider registering your car out-of-state.

How to Easily Title a Military Surplus Trailer for Road Use

How to Easily Title a Military Surplus Trailer for Road Use

Surplus military trailers are a great way to haul a bunch of stuff anywhere in the world. They are strong, robust, and durable and can be bought CHEAP. But if your state is unfriendly towards registering surplus military vehicles, you could end up with a big paperweight. Dirt Legal can help you get it on the road!

You Bought A Car While Stationed Overseas. How Do You Import It?

You Bought A Car While Stationed Overseas. How Do You Import It?

At any given time, there are at least 100,000 U.S. troops stationed overseas. They rent and buy houses, live in the community, and of course buy cars and motorcycles. The problem comes when their time abroad comes to an end and they have to go back stateside.
The question is: as a military service member stationed abroad, how do you get your car stateside legally?


These Title Brands Mean Your Car is Finished

These Title Brands Mean Your Car is Finished

We will look at the states that brand titles in a way that effectively ends that car and what out-of-state options you may have. Why say ‘may?’ Because we can’t guarantee it, but we can give you the best shot at getting one back on the road.

Titling an Upcycled Truck Bed Trailer

Titling an Upcycled Truck Bed Trailer

Pickup truck bed trailers have been around forever, probably since that first farmer saw his wrecked truck and looked at his cutting torch. And why not? If the bed, frame, and suspension are still good, why not upcycle it into a usable trailer?

However, there are a few states that may frown on this. We’ll show you how you can get around this and get it tagged and titled.

How to Register a Surplus Military Trailer for Road Use

How to Register a Surplus Military Trailer for Road Use

Thousands of military machines are put out to pasture every year. Some of it is in poor to scrap condition, others are repairable, and some are in fine condition. Why is it auctioned off? There are lots of reasons why, but the important thing is that you can buy a super-capable army truck or trailer for cheap. We can get it street-legal and on the road!