Buying out of state?

"Scary__goongala!" (corymagee) 04/16/2014 at 21:22 • Filed to: None

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What all does it take purchasing a car out of state? Im curious of any other formalities it involves compared to buying instate. Home for me is PA and often I am searching in closer parts of MD. I can now start looking at cars more serious for the summer as I plan to sell my current vehicle that was gifted to me.

M54B30 > Scary__goongala! 04/16/2014 at 21:33

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get 30 day tags and drive it home with a notarized signed title. Take it to the DMV and they'll tell you what you need. You can sometimes get temp tags before you leave.

Ohio charged me $25 for an "out of state title inspection" which was nothing more than a clerk comparing the VIN on the title and the car. Extortion.

mcseanerson > M54B30 04/16/2014 at 21:38

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Interesting. I purchased a Miata in Virginia and I live in Ohio and I read the same thing and attempted the same method and was told that I could not purchase a 30 day tag until after I bought the car. The seller let me borrow his metal tags and ship them back, great guy. As far as notarization I don't know about other states but in Ohio it's only required if the title has a spot for a notary, indicating the car came from a state that requires notarization. I only paid $5 for my out of state inspection. The BMV told me if I needed 30 day tags that I need to purchase them in the state I picked the car up in. Lady might not have known what she was talking about though because everyone I have seen online has said to get them in your state before you leave to pick up the car.

M54B30 > mcseanerson 04/16/2014 at 22:03

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I've never done the 30 day tag thing myself, I just happened to buy a Grand Cherokee with an out of state title. I usually take one of the plates off my car and throw it on the back. South Dakota lets the previous owner print ut 30 day tags for the new owner for free.

Scary__goongala! > M54B30 04/16/2014 at 22:07

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okay, I know for PA titles it has to be notarized. Even for being gifted a car and registered as an antique that was a requirement. If I remember correctly both parties must be present for the paperwork to get notarized?

deekster_caddy > Scary__goongala! 04/16/2014 at 22:11

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it all depends on the state. I'm in MA and bought a car in PA. In MA sales tax is paid at the registry with the bill of sale when you get the plates. MA does not issue temporary plates. I drove it home in my old plates, which are technically valid for 7 days if you have the bill of sale with you, but it has to be insured before it's legal. The ins co doesnt seem to care if its registered or not. I also checked ny and ct rules on insurance and temp tags, but was covered by MA's very restrictive rules.

Scary__goongala! > deekster_caddy 04/16/2014 at 22:29

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Tis a shame this stuff is not the same easy rules between all the states.

M54B30 > Scary__goongala! 04/16/2014 at 22:52

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yes, both parties must be present before a notaryto notarize a title. The seller's local bank or credit union will usually do this. If not, pawn shops do it for a fee (less than $20-$30 I bet)

Scary__goongala! > M54B30 04/16/2014 at 23:36

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roger. thanks for the info my friend