Funny this post is coming up, i just bought the Lang 60 delux, and have been having the same problem here in Arkansas, so what i have done is called Ben from Lang and he made me a certificate of origin, and mailed it to me, and im just going to go ahead and get a plate for mine, that way i am covered, already have bought insurance on it because i will be using it for catering also, and the plate will cost around $30.00 a year i think. Hope this helps.