What papers do I need when I buy a used car from another person and what are the things I need to do?

Question

10 points!

Answer 1

the owner needs to sign the title over by fill out the back of the title. If there were any liens agianst the car they wouldn't have the original and they would have to get it from the lienholder and make arrangements to pay off the car which wouldn't have anything to do with you they are responsible for that and you also need a bill of sale which can be printed out at your states web site probably there dmv website which needs to be filled out and signed by both parties because you will need the title and bill of sale when you go to the courthouse and transfer it into your name. The bill of sale will have the amount you purchased the car for and that is what they go buy to know how much to charge you for sales tax. Simple as that just two pieces of paper

Answer 2

Along with the title, be sure to get ALL the maintenance records...this is VERY important. Buying a used vehicle is risky business, if the original owner used his log book that comes with the vehicle when it's new, your risk factor drops dramatically. Or, you can substitute just the receipts for all maintenance work done. Take these to an expert (or just get one on the phone) determine whether the maintenance was done properly. We often mistakenly assume that if a person purchases a vehicle brand new, they will automatically take great care of it...it's just not so. Take it to a dealership and pay the $80 to $100 for the technician to inspect it. TAKE HIS ADVICE!! :)

Answer 3

You want a safety certification on the car.
Make sure there are no liens on the car.
Signed bill of sale
The ownership signed by the seller.
Get insurance on the car.
Get the ownership transferred in your name.
Plate it and drive .

Answer 4

You need receipt of payment or the buyers contract and the title to the vehicle. Make sure he signed the title and didn't purchase it from someone and then just sell it to you without getting the title in his name first. That would be skipping titled ownership and can be considered illegal

Answer 5

first you need to have the person sign over the title to you.Then you have to go the dmv and apply for a title under your name.Once you have the title application you should go get proof of insurance. After you can then get the car registion in your name and also can get a lincense plate for your car

Answer 6

Is the broker the owner---seen condition does it look proper-----interior condition,seats,mats,pedal rubbers,------does the vin style on the motor vehicle journey that on the logbook and that it has,nt been tampered with----does it have an MOT certificate-----is there any awesome finance owing on the motor vehicle. you should actually have some recommendations about motor vehicle expenses.