Posted for "Paul Bricker" <pbricker@earthlink.net>:

 Just to second Mikes message. I was trying to reserve an N number, but ended
up getting registered, and I was still at Builders Assistance. The only
complication I ran into was the Riverside County Tax Assessor wanted property
tax, but a few letters and they were convinced that it's not an airplane until
I get an airworthiness certificate, and they just have to wait.
 
 The very minor advantage, other than already having a number, is you don't
have to pay the $10 annual fee to keep an N number reserved. Strangely, there
is no fee to be registered.
 
 Paul Bricker
 N63PB
 Still in pieces, but hoping soon...