So now the task was to get it registered. There was no title, no vin numbers and no data plate on the trailer. I went to the DMV inspectors to ask them what I would need to get it registered in NC. They gave me some paperwork and I was on my way. First I needed to go to the DMV and get a form with a vin number that they assigned me for the trailer. Next I had to go and get two estimates of the value of the trailer. I went to a dealership and they said they only do estimates for cars. So I went to a used car small place and he said no problem. We went to the back and the owner asked how much do I want it to be worth. This was important for the taxes on the vehicle. Anyway he wrote it up for me and didn't charge me anything. I went to a second place that sells trailers and he said he would do it for me and asked for the other estimate to base his off of. Next I had to engrave the vin that was assigned to me into the tongue and the axel. I got a punch set from Harbor Freight and attempted to punch the vin into the trailer. Well it bearly scratched the paint. So I went to a place and they said that they would engrave the vin for $90 in the axel and tongue. I knew I was going to change out the axel so I thought about it. My solution was the dermal I was able to do it with the dermal with no problem and a whole lot cheaper. Next I had to get an indemnity bond for 1 and 1/2 times the estimated value of the trailed. So that's where having a low estimate helped out on the trailer. Ok so I went to the DMV, got two estimates, engraved the vin and got an indemnity bond. Next it was back to the DMV inspector to get the vehicle inspected. I went there and they said that they only do inspections on trailers from 8 to 10 and I was there at 11. So I went back the next morning (not too much to it), they checked the vin and the lights. Then it was off to the DMV registration to get a tag. I had read several posts on other sites explaining it so that helped me out. If you do not ask they will issue a year long plate but if you pay a little more and ask you can get a permanite plate. Other wise they will give you a 1 year plate.