I am dumbfounded why anyone would even bother with these permits. I heard about this on The Collectors or some other show that a Transfan was trying to make a big deal out of it.
If you have a Megatron the authorities aren't going to come and break your door down and put you in jail. Obvoiusly if you are taking him around to fairs or shows IN GUN MODE then it would be wise to have a permit.
I realise that once you have registered that you have Gunformers then you are stuck.
End Rant