Register a pick-up truck as 'passenger' class vehicles[1] 


Can I register my pick-up truck as a 'passenger' class vehicle? 
Yes. Your pick - up truck can qualify for passenger class plates if it meets certain conditions, depending on its unladen weight. If you have a modified or unmodified pick - up truck with an unladen weight less than 6,001 lbs . , then you may register it in the passenger class if it meets the following conditions : the pick - up truck does not have any business advertisements , and the pick - up is used exclusively for non - commercial purposes If you have a modified pick - up truck with an unladen weight greater than 6,000 lbs . , then you may register it in the passenger class if it meets the following conditions : the pick - up truck does not have any business advertisements and is used exclusively for non - commercial purposes a camper top having one or more side windows completely encloses the truck bed , the pick - up truck has seats, seat fittings, or camping equipment installed in the truck bed' camping equipment' indicates that you have a bed, a stove, or a refrigerator in the vehicle NOTE : These modifications must be permanent. If you use the pick - up truck without the required modifications , then you must register it in the commercial registration class. You are not required to apply for passenger class plates for your pick - up. You can use commercial plates. See Information For Pick - Up Truck Owners PDF [2] MV-114 to get more information. 

How can I find my truck s unladen weight? 
The unladen weight of your pick - up truck is stamped on a metal plate located on the door of your vehicle. The unladen weight is also listed on your title certificate. The unladen weight is different from the maximum gross weight MGW listed on your registration documents. Before you apply , make sure that the unladen weight of the truck is 6,000 lbs. or less. 

Does passenger class change the MGW listed on registration documents? 
No. Passenger

user: Hello, I need some guidance with registering a pick-up truck as a passenger class vehicle. Can you walk me through the process?

assistant: Do you want to register your pick-up truck as a passenger class vehicle?

user: Yes, that's what I just said.

assistant: Then you should know that your pick-up truck can qualify for passenger class plates if it meets certain conditions, depending on its unladen weight.

user: Alright. So what if I have a pick-up truck weighing less than 6,001 lbs unladen?

assistant: Then you may register it in the passenger class if it meets our conditions.

user: I assume I'll find those conditions on your website. Well, can I register my pick-up at the DMV office then?

assistant: Yes. Simply bring your completed registration application and additional documents to a local DMV office.

user: What if I had custom plates on my pick-up?

assistant: Then your new registration documents will list the numbers from your plates. The DMV will send you new passenger custom or personalized plates by mail. 

user: But what if my pick-up had an unladen weight GREATER than 6,000 lbs?

assistant: Then you may register it in the passenger class if it meets our conditions.