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| 5643. |
Andrew
Silver Spring MD
Age: 63
Mar 25, 2009
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Re: Lee, #5639
For my truck, Texas required me to provide some form of documentation that "tied" my name to the LLC. A generic business card, 50 of which which I purchased from the nearby Kinko's for about $20, showed me as the "President" and apparently sufficed. For my SUV, Pennsylvania wanted a copy of a utility bill to prove that the Canary Island address for my LLC was "valid." My explanation that the CI's were in Spain was irrelevant to them. So, on my return visit a couple days later, I presented a record of the LLC's monthly rental payments to the "property management company" that "owned" our facility, along with a statement to the effect that all utilities were included in the lease agreement. This was acceptable to them I was also required to show documentation that I personally was authorized to conduct business on behalf of the LLC with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. An "official" letter from my "partner" authorizing me as the "Senior Engineer" to do so was satisfactory. Not sure I would advise this tack for everyone, but it worked.
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| 5642. |
Lee
Flagstaff, AZ
Age: 30s
Mar 25, 2009
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Vehicle Title/Register EIN and Signatures
If there is the possibility of needing to show ID when titling and registering a vehicle even though the LLC will be on the paperwork AND use an illegible signature when selling, purchasing and registering the vehicle, has anyone had a problem if the clerk happens to compare signatures between your legitimate ID and your illegible signature? My illegible signature is completely different from the signature on my DL and passport, as it should be.
Can anyone normally justify having a multiple signatures for the same name, or if questioned, can it be argued that your signature is signing the words "member" (or insert something creative) instead of your real name, justifying the different signatures?
Along similar lines, what if someone does want to change their signature legally... is a court order necessary/possible or would simply a notarized document showing both signatures (new + old) suffice?
Now for my question about the EIN. I've read that some states want the EIN/TIN number and/or your drivers license number for LLC registration purposes. JJ said I could use the LLC's SCC number which is 7 digits and be made to fill 9 digits by prepending two 8's. This would be nice and easy, but I'm wondering about the "plausible deniability" of inserting two 8's and being accused of fraud. For example, inserting two 0's (or just using the 7 digits only) would give much more "plausible deniability" than two 8's, unless the two 8's mean something special or are in the EIN/TIN/SSN range that will never be used. Can someone shed some light on this?
I understand I may not need these things, but I'd like to be prepared.
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I use various signatures and have never been questioned. As for "88," one of my clients used it with success but he was just refering to the year his company was formed: 1988. Using two zeros would be more reasonable.
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| 5641. |
shawn
Los Angeles
Age: 38
Mar 24, 2009
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FL Proof of Residence
Steve,
Thanks for the link. I see the new requirements. an unwanted omnipresent government always closing the gap. I didn't realize how easy they made it by allowing one of the documents for proof of residence to be a rental/lease agreement (I just downloaded one for a rental of ours). Planning ahead is most certainly a good idea. One must properly prepare in order to correctly comply with the obligatory statement below your signature stating the information you are providing, or are about to provide is truthful.
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Steve
Ocala, FL
Age: 38
Mar 24, 2009
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Florida Drivers License #5629 &5632
Florida has some stiff new rules about your address. You will need to take serious note so that you may plan ahead. You must provide a real physical address and PROVE you live there. Our DL offices now require: one form of proof of residence such as: Deed, Monthly mortgage statement, Residential rental/lease agreement, Utility hook-up (or work order) dated within 60 days of the application. In addition you must prove your social security number. You have take these documents with you to get your license. You must plan this ahead and find a place to "rent" for a ghost address here in Florida. I have included a link to the Dept of Highway Safety for you to review. This will also be true for all future renewals.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.flhsmv.gov/html/dlnew.html...
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| 5639. |
Lee
Flagstaff,AZ
Age: 30s
Mar 24, 2009
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Letterhead Documents for LLC
I'm in the process of working on a document for DMV authorizing me signing privileges for my new NM LLC (Thanks JJ!) to title a future new vehicle. I'm having some difficulty finding a concrete example on the internet. I've searched this forum for examples and this is what I've come up with sofar:
1) company logo, ghost address, ghost phone at the top
2) the paragraph currently reads:
This letter is to authorize the bearer of this document signing and purchasing privileges on behalf of XYZ LLC. The bearer is currently the only authorized agent that may sign for the company.
3) a signature line named "authorized agent" for me to put my ghost signature
I realize I may need to swap out "bearer" with my real name so I can show ID if necessary, and/or a specific sentence specific to car registration to keep the DMV happy. I know I don't want to be referred to as "manager" (for lack of LLC authorization), and I know an LLC "member" controls the company, but am unsure to use "member" if I will be showing ID although maybe that's too paranoid. Besides those items and maybe some state specifics, I'm wondering if what I have is pretty bulletproof and if not, what wording should be added or changed? I've got lots more room on this 8.5/11 sheet of paper! :)
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I have never needed a document of any kind to title a vehicle. Nor have I ever been asked for the LLC's documentation. Unless AZ is very different than other western states, I don't think you need anything at all.
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| 5638. |
Joseph
Sioux City, IA
Age: 25
Mar 24, 2009
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Where HTBI is valuable-
See the link- Mother was charged with manslaughter after the fact (Cert. of Death didn't mention manslaughter) and newspaper tracked her down to Penn. through Public Records Search.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2009/03/2...
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| 5635. |
Eleanor
San Jose, California
Age: 44
Mar 24, 2009
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For Jennifer #5629
Jennifer, there are lots of "hotels" that rent by the week or month in Florida, especially in the resort areas. There are also hostels and YWCAs that do the same. Just make sure you find something in a safe neighborhood! A YWCA or "women in transition" shelter might be safest since all occupants should be women.
Sometimes people stay for a week, sometimes for months or years. I think if you rented one of those "hotels," there would be no question that you were living there, if only briefly. As long as the DMV has your ongoing mailing address so that you don't miss any mail from the government after you move, that should work. If you're still getting your expected mail, it would be easy to "forget" to update the residential address.
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| 5633. |
helmut
Kitchener,Ontario
Age: 69
Mar 24, 2009
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Elsy,#5607
FOR Elsy,#5607 and others with a more-than-USA TODAY interest in Canada:You do not have a Canadian driver license.You have an Ontario driver license. Canada is made up of provinces with constitution based separation of powers much like the 50 separate United States. Driving rules and traffic laws are provincial powers much as they are state laws in the USA.For your Ontario license renewal to look legal you will have to produce an Ontario mailing address.No jurisdiction(in USA or Canada )will mail a driving license to an address outside its "bailywick",except for the" active military" rule in the USA.
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| 5632. |
shawn
Los Angeles, CA
Age: 37
Mar 23, 2009
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FL Driver's License Exp.
RE:
Casey.
S. Florida,Age: 42,
Post Mar 21, 200
Casey,
I lived in S. FL for a year (06/07 to 06/08). I didn't have to show evidence of my legal home address for a DL when I appeared in person to obtain it. This was prior to reading HTBI.
Last I remember, FL DMV didn't mail me a license. They gave it to me on the spot. After reading HTBI What I did, was go to the FL version of the DMV website and made an address change to my license with a CMRA address. No hick-ups. Three days later I got a new FL DL with my CMRA address on it. With any luck I will be able to renew in 4 more years online without making any changes. It might be important for me to mention I moved as well.
Nevertheless, a number of large completely empty, finished, vacant new condo buildings exist in S. FL. (tremendous opportunity for temp invisibility) FL Light and Power was able to accommodate me and temporarily light up a vacant condominium for me. (FPL visits these condo sky-rises everyday for one purpose or another)
FL Power & Light mailed me a confirmation notice for service to the cmra I requested, but listed a the vacant condo address as the service address to satisfy another proof of residence need I had. After I received my notice i recognized that I mistakingly requested service for the wrong address and contacted FPL right away to offer an apology for my interim confusion.
I also ran into a number of very willing low-paid front desk managers and security personal willing to hold mail for me and call me for packages. It all comes down to how much time, creativity and $ your willing to invest in your privacy.
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| 5631. |
paul
Minneapolis, MN
Age: 54
Mar 23, 2009
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@ Brian, #5617 PO Box
I once tracked down a front organization to a PO Box. When I went to the post office to inquire about the box owner, the postal inspector told me it was private, because it was rented for business purposes. But I showed him a business-related newspaper ad that list the PO Box as a contact (this was in the days before email, boys and girls), he agreed with me that the box was being used for business purposes, and bingo--I had the name and real address of the individual. One advantage I had was that the box was at the main post office of a large city, so when I went to the postal inspector's office, I was dealing with someone who knew the regulations well. This incident was 20 years ago, but I think it points out the usefulness of having a ghost address behind the PO box.
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| 5630. |
Joe
Missoula, Montana
Age: 22
Mar 23, 2009
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RDIF-blocking wallet
I just read your 3-23-09 blog entry about the RFID-blocking wallets. What about airport security? Won't such a wallet set off an alarm?
Submitted Link #1: http://invisible-privacy.com...
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Yes, it will. You have to leave it with one of the items you send through the x-ray machine. (If you are carrying a large amount of cash, just stuff the cash in your pocket before you arrive at the airport security point.)
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| 5629. |
Jennifer
Chicago
Age: 23
Mar 23, 2009
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moving and physical addresses
It appears I will be moving to Florida shortly. How should I deal with a request for a physical address when getting a driver's license etc. I'll be using a CMRA as my address but I'm concerned that some entities may only accept this as a mailing address. My old physical address will be out of state so I'm wondering if I will not be able to use it as my Florida physical address because the entity will want to know where I'm staying in Florida. I will be living in a hotel for a couple weeks when first arriving in Florida before moving to my final apartment selection. Will the DMV accept my hotel address? How do I legally satisfy a request for a physical address without giving my final apartment address?
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| 5628. |
Iris
King George, VA
Age: 40
Mar 23, 2009
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Storage units & Addresses
Spoke with the guy that runs my local storage business. Told him I was planning on doing alot of traveling this summer. Then asked if they were open to having my mail delivered to their address and then I could pay to have them ship to me where ever I may be. He said no problem as long as I had a storage unit. They do this for other customers. While I don't have a storage locker with them, others may be able to get their local place to do it if they use the storage lockers.
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Steve
Boise, ID
Age: 30
Mar 23, 2009
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re: #5626
I just bought the two e-books referenced (and then some)! I have had HTBI for 2 years and love it.
Moving in a few weeks so the full court press for invisibility is on!
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You will never regret leaving the old address behind, Steve. All best wishes for your future invisibility!
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| 5626. |
Steve
Boise, ID
Age: 30
Mar 23, 2009
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Nominee for LLC Bank Account
Am I over-simplifying things by getting a NM LLC and having a nominee file for the TIN or EIN and have them open the bank account? They could also sign checks and follow the same procedure for personal bank accounts to maintain my privacy.
Would that not work? Anything illegal about that?
I figured I would just put a resolution together that made that person the "treasurer" and then remove them from the entity as soon as the bank account was up and running.
What do you think?
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You asked me what I think so I will tell you:
I fail to see much use for a bank account in an LLC name, if your goal is privacy. You will have to reveal a lot of information in order to get the TIN or EIN, you may have to file a separate tax return, and if you are the signer on the checks, then you STILL have to furninsh your SSN and address so what have you gained? FYI, I have a number a businesses and yet I use only personal and nominee accounts. If you have my "Skip College" e-book, check page 94: How to create an invisible owner for your new business. And if you have "Invisible Money," re-read the part about how to use a small bank in a faraway state.
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Marissa
San Mateo, California
Age: 41
Mar 22, 2009
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Good point about the registration
Thanks for the insight, J.J.! Now that you mention it, I think the cop saw the discrepancy in issuing states between my driver’s license and car registration, both of which were in my own name, and started asking questions about where I lived and worked. I didn’t want to lie because that is illegal, and when I told him I worked in California, that’s when I got the ticket. I bet if the car had been registered to a faraway LLC and I said that I owned the company, he might never have asked where I lived or worked. Although driving a Lexus and looking like you own a company surely helps!
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Marissa
San Mateo, California
Age: 41
Mar 22, 2009
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Regarding Expired and Out-of-State Driver’s Licenses
To Casey and J.J. #5605
When I moved to California, I kept my out-of-state license for awhile. Eventually, I was found out during a traffic stop (I unwittingly drove 35 mph in a 25 mph zone), and the cop wrote the ticket as a misdemeanor for driving without a license. He explained that since it wasn’t a California license, it had no legitimacy to him, and he considered it the same as if I had no license at all. The fact that I had valid in-state insurance and registration, that the out-of-state license was current and had no citations, and that I was polite and respectful throughout the interaction did not dissuade him.
Although the CA vehicle code guidelines say driving with an out-of-state license after moving to California should be an infraction only, except in the case of repeated refusal to get an in-state license, apparently the police can use their discretion to write a first offense as a misdemeanor if they choose to do so. I was later told by an attorney that cops are encouraged to inflate traffic charges when possible because it generates more revenue. I did get the charge dismissed, but it was a huge hassle and very nerve-wracking, and I had to get the California license, anyway.
Just something to think about if you are planning to use an out-of-state license. You probably are legally required to have a license in the state where you establish residency. Usually, if you take a job, or do any number of other things, you are considered a resident.
To Iris #5609
I wouldn’t do anything that would qualify as lying on your DMV application. You probably have to sign it “under penalty of perjury,” which makes it a felony if you lie.
To Seth #5612
Given my experience with using an out-of-state license, I would be careful about using an expired license, too. Sometimes it’s not clear what the penalty is. Not long after moving to California, I called the DMV to find out what the penalty was for not getting a California license within 10 days of moving there. The answer? They told me there was no penalty. In retrospect, I think they meant that the DMV does not impose a late charge penalty if you go over the 10 days. Of course, that was not what I’d meant!
Also, I do think that car insurance companies check your driving record every six months before they issue a policy renewal. If they didn’t, how would they know to raise your rates when you get a ticket? So, they would know and object if your license was expired. Plus, if you had an accident and were driving with an expired license, even if you were not at fault, I think you could get in a heap of trouble that would be very counter-productive to protecting your privacy.
A Little Good News: Lots of states, California for one, now allow you to give a physical residence and a mailing address. If you give a mailing address, they print that address on the license and just keep the residence on file. I don’t actually mind the DMV having my home address that much. What bothers me about Real ID is the DMV requiring you to give your home address to other entities to establish residency. I don’t see how that proves residency, anyway. You can have your mail sent anywhere.
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I have been stopped twice in the past five years (although not in California). No tickets were given. My car has plates for the state where I was stopped, but my DL is from a faraway state. The registration is in an LLC name with a Canary Islands address. Both times I was asked if I worked for the LLC. I said no, I own it. (Perhaps driving a Lexus LS is helpful in this case.)
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Stan
Atlanta
Age: 43
Mar 22, 2009
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Trailer for conversions
I think this might be a good start.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHI...
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Jennifer
Chicago
Age: 23
Mar 22, 2009
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Car Insurance
Is it standard practice among the privacy seeking crowd to get car insurance in one's real name? My car is titled in an LLC.
I was wondering if there is a way to get the Insurance card to display the LLC name and LLC-ghost-address instead of my real name and personal-ghost-address.
Will I be fine just getting insurance in my real name and personal-ghost-address? Seems like the Insurance card can give away the privacy benefits of an LLC Registration because of the connecting VIN. What do most folk do here?
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Some readers will object to this but what most of us do is to title the vehicle in an LLC (with a ghost address) but to use our own name with the insurance company. The main thing is not to have our name show up when a licence plate is run by a cop, a PI, or a three-letter agency.
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Stan
atlanta
Age: 43
Mar 22, 2009
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Custom built camper
I agree that most if not all of the factory built campers are far too flimsy. Most are built out of toothpick sized wood framing, Airstream, alumilite and a couple of others are built from all metal construction.
Id stay away from skipping containers because of the weight. Most are around 8,000 lbs for just the shell, not counting the trailer, insulation, and fixtures, water tanks etc.
The best base to start with in my opinion, is a refrigerated cargo truck box.
They are sturdy and already insulated very well. But not available with bedroom over the 5th wheel like most campers, although that could be added.
Also enclosed trailers made to haul automobiles are sturdy, but lack the slide outs that are really nice if you're going to spend a lot of time living in it.
Buy a wrecked or hail damaged camper to salvage the fixtures.
And possibly use the title as well, depending on your stats requirements, some allow home built trailers to be titled and some stated do not.
The title could be important as quite a few campgrounds have gotten snotty about not allowing motorhomes or camp trailers more than X years old.
Also, having a semi tractor re titled as an RV is easy in most states, then no CDL is required.
Do not purchase a truck without having a dyno test and a VIS check.
The used semi tractors are normally about the same price as a 1 ton pickup truck, and much safer to use.
Submitted Link #1: http://www.escapees.com ...
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