Special Mobile Machinery (SMM) vehicles are of a design commonly used in the construction business. These vehicles, self-propelled or otherwise, are not designed to transport persons or cargo over the public highways. Motor vehicles which have been redesigned or modified with the attachment of special equipment or machinery (over 500 pounds), with this attachment becoming an essential part of the operation for which the vehicle was intended, will be classified as special mobile machinery.
A bill of sale or invoice (bill of sale requires a copy of the previous owner's registration) showing the year, make, VIN (vehicle identification number), body style or model is required to register SMM equipment. Proof you have paid sales tax on the unit is required or sales tax will be collected on the purchase price of the unit.
Titling is mandatory for mobile machinery which is constructed on a truck or trailer chassis and is designed and intended to be used over the highway. This type of machinery or equipment will be issued an SMM plate.
Track-type equipment (as opposed to that with rubber tires) is not issued a title, but is issued an SMM tab.
Contact the
Eagle County Clerk's Office for details.