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Well i will give it a go
Im assuming DMV is department of motor vehicles ? , Over her it is called Motor Registratons . To be able to get a cobra registered so you can drive it legally on the road it must first be tested by an Automotive Engineer , He basically goes over the car with a magnifying glass to make sure it is safe for the driver and passengers and also to everyone else on or near the road thus the stuppid law about scoops ,All our brakes ,suspension, steering, seats, lights ,infact absolutely everything must pass all the ADR (Australian design Rules) for the year in which you want to register your car . That is why none of our cobras can have a carby engine let alone a 427 , So most guys over here have no choice but to use an ls1, At least until someone can get the new Boss motor to fit .
After the Engineer has approved the car then you take it to Motor Reg who also go over the car then finally you get it registered .
In Some states you have to get it rechecked every year but in my state (South Australia ) this is not required. It costs about $700 AUD to register a cobra in my state others may be slightly different .
Hope this is what you wanted to know

Paul