The Indiana Form M-233DR, titled “Annual Mobile Home Rig Dealer’s Permit Application,” is a specific regulatory document for mobile home dealers and transport companies. It authorizes the legal transport of oversized “tractor-mobile home rigs” that exceed standard legal size limits but cannot be disassembled to fit those limits. By filing this application and paying the $40 annual fee, a dealer secures a permit valid from January 1 through December 31 of a given year, allowing their specific tractor to pull mobile homes between 8’6″ and 12’4″ wide on most state and interstate highways. The permit serves as a legal exemption from standard size restrictions, provided the operator adheres to strict safety conditions like signage, lighting, and holiday travel bans. It is a critical compliance tool that connects a specific transport vehicle (via its VIN) to a licensed dealer, ensuring that only authorized and properly identified rigs are moving these large loads on public roads.
How To File Indiana M-233DR Form
To file this form, you must complete the application in full and submit it to the Indiana Department of Revenue. The form requires a fee of $40.00 for the annual permit. While the form itself doesn’t explicitly list a mailing address on its face, these applications are typically processed by the Motor Carrier Services Division. You should verify the current submission method—whether by mail to the Department of Revenue’s Motor Carrier Services address or through their online portal if available—before sending. Ensure you include the payment and keep a copy for your records until you receive the official permit. The permit must then be carried in the specific tractor listed on the form whenever it is transporting a mobile home.
How To Complete Indiana Form M-233DR
Name Of Transporting Company
Enter the full legal name of the business or carrier that will be performing the transport operations.
FEIN
Provide the Federal Employer Identification Number for the transporting company.
Address
List the complete physical street address of the company’s principal place of business.
SSN (If Sole Proprietor)
If the business is operated as a sole proprietorship and does not have an FEIN, enter the owner’s Social Security Number here.
City, State, And Zip
Fill in the city, state, and zip code corresponding to the company’s address.
Make Of Tractor
Specify the manufacturer or brand of the truck/tractor that will be pulling the mobile home (e.g., Peterbilt, Kenworth).
Tractor Year
Enter the model year of the tractor.
Daytime Telephone
Provide a phone number where a company representative can be reached during standard business hours.
Fax Number
Enter the company’s fax number if applicable.
License State
Indicate the state where the tractor is registered and has its license plate issued.
Plate Number
Enter the specific license plate number assigned to the tractor.
Vehicle Type
Describe the type of vehicle, though in this context, it is typically a “Tractor” or “Toter” designed for mobile home transport.
Full Vehicle Identification Number
Carefully enter the complete Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the tractor. This is crucial as the permit is tied to this specific vehicle.
Dealer’s License Number
Provide the valid dealer license number issued to the company by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. This validates your status as an authorized dealer.
Overall Length
This section is pre-filled or informational, indicating the permit covers rigs up to 85 feet in length. You generally do not need to write here unless asking for a variance, but the form states “Up to 85′.”
Overall Width
This section indicates the permit is for loads from 8’6″ up to 12’4″ wide.
Overall Height
This section indicates “Legal,” meaning the load must not exceed standard legal height limits unless otherwise specified, but generally, this permit is for width/length.
Driver’s Signature(s)
The driver of the rig must sign here. This signature is a legal attestation that they have read and understood the General Provisions and any Special Provisions, and that the vehicle description is correct.
Date(s)
Enter the date the driver signed the application.
Company Owner Or Responsible Officer
An authorized officer or the owner of the company must sign here to validate the application on behalf of the business.
Date
Enter the date the company owner or officer signed the application.