What should I bring when I buy a used car from the owner?

Question

I am going to buy a used car from this guy, what do I bring with me? Do I have to go to the seceratary of state?

Answer 1

Money? Your license? Actually, it's more important what he brings to the sale. An accurate bill of sale, the title, a tittle clearance from his registry if he's lost the original one. All books and repair slip for the vehicle. The inspection report........The current registration, His full name and address.....

Answer 2

You just need your money, the owner will have to sign the title over to you, be careful that he/she signs it ONLY in the right place.
Depending upon your state, you may have to have insurence in place BEFORE you buy it so you're legally allowed to drive it.

Immediately you have to take the signed title to your Secretary of State office or licenced affiliate, like a currency exchange, and apply for a title transfer as well as purchase your temporary tags.

My son just bought his first car from a friend. He was so proud of himself, but Dear Ol'Mom had to walk him through it just a month ago.

Good luck and congrats!

Answer 3

u need to get a next person with u to slap u in d face cuz ur doin a mistake. i done d same thing ur about to do and since i bought it d car gave me nothin but trouble. not sayin all second hand cars are like dat but u never ever know how many accidents dat car went true an all dat unless of course u know dis guy very well and he's honest. goodluck ;)

Answer 4

Go to your local tax office and they will give you all the forms you need and tell you where to fill out your part and where to fill out the original owners part. make sure to check it over real well, possibly by a local shop and if the owner doesn't want you to do this you may want to stay away from the vehicle. You should pay for it not him that way they keep your interests in mind not his.

Answer 5

Money.

What could the Secretary of State possibly care about you buying a used car??

Answer 6

you,ll need t have a license plate to drive it off with,,unless you live in a state where the p[late stays with the vehicle,,other wise,,just a plate ,,and your money,,and make sure all of you sign it where it is supposed to be signed,,other wise they may not change it for you,,especially if it has been written over,,or someone has Try's to erase something on it,,good luck with it,,,hope this helps.

Answer 7

first bring a qualified mechanic to check it out!
second have car insured for the day of purchase and receive proof of insurance for sect. of state.
seller will sign off title, generally will also put in amount of
car. . you will then take this info. title, proof of ins. to sect. of
state. (the lower the price of car, the lower the tax you will
have to pay at sect. of st.

Answer 8

I'd bring someone along who knew about cars

Answer 9

Drivers license, a mechanic if you can get one to help check the car out, and preferably cash. (You can talk a guy down if you are showing cold hard cash.)

Answer 10

Money drivers license. Also somebody that knows what they are doing may be nice. Prevents you from being ripped off.