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Old 07-29-2010, 04:40 PM
 
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Just moved out here and am looking to buy a used car. I know I need a Bill of Sale and title from the seller. Would I be allowed to drive the car to the DMV to get everything done at once? I.e. change over my license, register car, get plates etc. Insurance co said they can fax/email my insurance card on the spot so at least that's taken care of.

Or do I have to leave the car with the seller and return with the plates? Maybe I should ask the seller to drop me and the car off @ the DMV and I pay his/her cab back? What would you do?

Thanks.
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Old 07-29-2010, 04:50 PM
 
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Just moved out here and am looking to buy a used car. I know I need a Bill of Sale and title from the seller. Would I be allowed to drive the car to the DMV to get everything done at once? I.e. change over my license, register car, get plates etc. Insurance co said they can fax/email my insurance card on the spot so at least that's taken care of.

Or do I have to leave the car with the seller and return with the plates? Maybe I should ask the seller to drop me and the car off @ the DMV and I pay his/her cab back? What would you do?

Thanks.
Unfortunately, it is a real pain in the ass here to buy a car from a private seller. First off, you do not need a bill of sale (as the buyer), only a signed off title. You need to buy the car, and then go to the DMV and get a temporary plate until you can drive it (even home). Then you have to smog test it (if it is not already done), then go back and get your plates. If it is already smogged, then all you have to do is register it after you buy it.
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Old 07-29-2010, 05:03 PM
 
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LVD is correct and it is a pain.

I'd see if you can get the seller to just go with you to get it smogged and then drop it off at your house. As long as you have the title, smog cert, and signed off title, that's all you need to register it (assuming it was registered in NV already, otherwise you'll need a VIN inspection too).

If you have/get a smog cert already then you shouldn't need a temporary movement permit.

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Unfortunately, it is a real pain in the ass here to buy a car from a private seller. First off, you do not need a bill of sale (as the buyer), only a signed off title. You need to buy the car, and then go to the DMV and get a temporary plate until you can drive it (even home). Then you have to smog test it (if it is not already done), then go back and get your plates. If it is already smogged, then all you have to do is register it after you buy it.
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Old 07-29-2010, 06:32 PM
 
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Thanks for the advice I'll keep that smog cert in mind also.
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Old 07-29-2010, 08:59 PM
 
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without a bill of sale, if the price looks too low, they will go by kelly blue book.. brought a pt cruiser here that i paid a grand for.. never turned the title in ohio.. my name on back... dmv looked at it, asked if i had bill of sale, i said no.... since out of state, wanted to tax me on $7800. i sent title back to ohio, paid tax on the grand, sent title back to nevada.. then no issue.
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Old 07-29-2010, 09:48 PM
 
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There is no sales tax on private party vehicle sales in NV so no problem there.

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without a bill of sale, if the price looks too low, they will go by kelly blue book.. brought a pt cruiser here that i paid a grand for.. never turned the title in ohio.. my name on back... dmv looked at it, asked if i had bill of sale, i said no.... since out of state, wanted to tax me on $7800. i sent title back to ohio, paid tax on the grand, sent title back to nevada.. then no issue.
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Old 07-30-2010, 02:23 AM
 
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Say you buy a car for a relative in WA out here, because in Vegas cars are WAAAY cheaper. How would you go about doing that? How can you buy a car then get it to the owner's destination up in Seattle? My mother is keen on this because you literally pay 500-1000 more for the same car in the Seattle area.
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Old 07-30-2010, 03:44 AM
 
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Say you buy a car for a relative in WA out here, because in Vegas cars are WAAAY cheaper. How would you go about doing that? How can you buy a car then get it to the owner's destination up in Seattle? My mother is keen on this because you literally pay 500-1000 more for the same car in the Seattle area.
just ship it.. piece of cake.. i do it all the time...
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Old 07-30-2010, 03:45 AM
 
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There is no sales tax on private party vehicle sales in NV so no problem there.
only if the vehicle has a previous nv title
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Old 07-30-2010, 09:28 AM
 
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No, that is not the case. I have recently purchased vehicles from private parties in both CA and TX and was not charged sales tax on either. Had to get a VIN inspection on both.

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only if the vehicle has a previous nv title
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