GL prides themselves on being a "title-free" seller. In my case, I left the base with an invoice / bill-of-sale. There was not a GL rep there at the time of load-out. GL had made available to me all of the paperwork needed to show the person at the base, that the truck that they had was paid for and that I was the buyer.
Ohio requires an out-of-state inspection. That was not hard. A BMV rep looks at the serial number and a few things, then fills out an approval form. For Ohio to give me a title, they wanted either an SF97, or a title. GL could not give me an SF97 for whatever reason, so they "created" a (FL) title. Ohio was satisfied with that, and the office gave me a fresh (OH) title for my deuce. I then went to the next counter and got the plates.
Your state may be totally different, or it may operate in a similar fashion. Expect a little SNAFU, but all-in-all, it will come together somehow. The happiness of owning a deuce seemed to make it all a little less painless. If I couldn't get the title and registration for whatever reason, I would have still kept my truck and just driven it around the yard if I had to.
As for insurance, take a look at Continental-Western Group out of Wisconsin. They insure military vehicles and were very easy to work with. Their rates are FAR better than you will have with the companies that insure mainstream motorists. They'll hold you to some rules like usage, miles, and indoor storage. Check them out at least.
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