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: I want to register my Titan as a passenger class vehicle

assistant: Would you like to find out if you are able to register your pick-up truck as a passenger class vehicle?

user: yep, I think I can ...just need the know how

assistant: Your Titan pick-up truck can qualify for passenger class plates if it meets certain conditions, depending on its unladen weight

assistant: Do you have a pick-up truck with an unladen weight less than 6,001 pounds?

user: no, I have a heavy Titan XD

user: If I get it under the 6000 lbs am I good to go?

assistant: Yes, you can register it in the passenger class but only if it meets certain conditions.

user: what do I bring with me to the DMV when I register?

assistant: You should have your completed registration application and any additional documents that you will need

user: is it all the same if my Titan is leased?

assistant: If your pick-up is leased you must submit a certification provided by the leasing company or owner of the pick-up truck which states that the truck will not be used for commercial purposes.

user: what kind of fee will I pay for registering a passenger class vehicle?

assistant: Passenger class plates on a pick-up truck do not change the registration fees. Commercial registration fees still apply.