South American Registration Document Check?
 

Hi everyone

Question here for those who have done South American trips...

I am currently preparing 2 DR650's in Sydney for a trip with my Italian mate from Buenos Aires > TDF > Cartagena starting in December.

Bike Shop tells me impossible to register a bike in his name in NSW Australia without him being physically here (??)

If I register both bikes in my name in Australia, can anyone foresee any problems at South American border crossings? Has anyone ridden on a bike not registered in their name? we will be riding together and have all other relevant paperwork - I just wonder if this is something that gives over zealous customs officials something to latch on to.

Thanks in advace for your thoughts and experiences

Barney
:scooter:

Argentina
 

At the border of Argentina (the bridge) coming from Foz do Iguacu, Brazil (less than 1 year ago), the Argentinian customs people would not let us cross as the bikes we were "renting" (borrowed from friends, but written up as a rent contract) were not in our names. I think it was because THEY HAD JUST LOST THE "COPA AMERICA" TO BRAZIL 2 DAYS BEFORE !! :nono:

Of course the owners were not with us, so that may not be an issue in your case as long as you guys don't split up.... :mchappy:

In Uruguay get a "Carta Poder" drawn up transferring rights and responsibilities from the registered keeper to the rider. This will suffice, (with title), crossing into any Latin American country other than Argentina - not saying it won´t do, just never done it!

I have the name and address of a sympathetic Notario in Montevideo should you need it.

YES, the more stamps, signatures and water seals - THE BETTER. :thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1:
Oh, and on fancy "official" document paper too!!!! :D:D:D:D:D

Thanks contributors
 

Hi folks - thanks for all the suggestions you have made. I thought it would be OK, but always best to get wisdom from those who have done! The wall of paperwork approach I particularly enjoy - thanks for the tip :thumbup1: