@Lethalcast was successful, and as of Jan. 7th, mine is registered in Florida as well. I went the route of ASPT or assembled from parts. Just follow the instructions in
TL-41. There's a checklist at the end. You will need:
- to fill out an application for a title
- have the title for the donor car (i did not need to have it in my name)
- the Manufacturers Certificate of Origin, provided by DF
- complete the Statement of Builder form
- a Bill of Sale for each of the "major" components of the vehicle, in this case the engine, transmission, chassis, hood, and floor pan. I used the Bill of Sale from my auction for the donor, and was able to get a receipt from Adam for just those components.
- A certified weight slip. I drove mine to the local dump and they had a scale there. They weighed the car and printed me a certificate for free.
- 4 photos of the completed car, one from each side, front, and back
I took all that to the FLHSMV in Deltona. It took a bit of convincing because "it looks like a dune buggy/sand rail" but was able to get them to agree to call it a roadster and title/register it for on-road use if I put on the side panels. Try to find the person that will actually make the decision to title it or not and figure out why exactly they say no if they do say no. Page 10 of the TL-41 was helpful for me because their sample vehicle is basically the same, just with more body panels. Rose Smith in Deltona was one of the people I dealt with, and is familiar with the Goblin now. After I put on the side panels and took new pictures, I went back up and submitted the paperwork. I paid them $40 and they gave me a VIN and a date for an inspection at my local DMV. Take that VIN and call your insurance company and get insurance. I use Progressive and it wasn't terrible once you find someone that knows what they're talking about. Once you have an inspection date and proof of insurance, you can go to your local DMV and ask for a 10 day temp tag. They will verify you have an appointment for inspection and give you a temp registration and license plate good for 10 days. Then day of the inspection I drove the Goblin to the DMV and met with the inspector. There was a bit of hesitation of their part as well, because again "it looks like a dune buggy" but politely inform them that it is in fact a roadster (as stated on the Manufacturers Certificate of Origin) and has been approved for on road use by the FLHSMV. The only thing they looked at on mine was if my tires were DOT rated and that I had seat belts. Didn't check any lights/mirrors/horn etc. They attached a sticker to the chassis down near the drivers knee with the assigned VIN and I went inside to give them more money. The total I paid was almost exactly $800. That included taxes, title, registration, and a vanity plate. They gave me a regular Florida plate to use and will mail me the vanity one when it is ready. I've got almost 600 miles on mine since then. Let me know if you have any questions.