On the DMV website, I just found the "Bill of Sale" form. He is going to sign that, and I'm wondering if I have to show that to the DMV FIRST or can I just take THAT form and show it to the Police Department with his signature and they'll let me take out the car that now belongs to me? I'm asking this because it's Sunday and DMV's aren't open, and Monday is a holiday!!! Thanks in advance, I really need some opinions/answers.
2007-01-14 06:33:04 · 10 answers · asked by sweetsally906 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I guess my main question is, does the signatures have to be notarized by the DMV first.
2007-01-14 06:38:50 · update #1
Could there be contraband in the car? If there is they will figure that you are doing this knowledge that you know about it---and be arrested too; "conspiracy after the fact". Also you will be liable for any impound fees or liens against the car. Because the title would be transferred you would now be responsible for the debt.
2007-01-14 06:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by redrepair 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I remember correctly it's a little more complicated than that:
He can't sell and you cannot buy a car while it's in impound. The car is his, period. However, your first step is to go to the impound site with a 'power of attorney' which basically means he gives you the right to deal with his legal affairs. (Also, unless the car is at the police dept, they are out of the picture at this point.) A power of attorney is a legal form (buy at Office Depot/Staples) that will allow you to pay his impound fees $$ without him being present and drive the car out of the lot. They are very strict about releasing someone's car without legal orders and there is no way that you can legally own that car while it's in impound, if I remember correctly. (Through a police auction, maybe)
So, you can't even do anything at DMV until you get the impound issue resolved.
Second step is once the car is out and cleared from their impound, take the Bill of Sale to DMV to secure the title to the car. Since it's a sale, you will also be responsible for the DMV taxes ($) associated with blue book value of the car. You might want him to 'gift' the car to you, there should be a place on the Bill of Sale to mark 'gift'.
Third step is to sell the car with it's title.
2007-01-14 07:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the best way to proceed would be for your friend to give you Power of Attorney to get the vehicle out of impound and then take it from there. If your state requires the title to be notarized that's likely to be a problem if he's incarcerated though that could be an issue with a P of A as well.
You can't take a bill of sale to the DMV and get it notarized. The notary must witness the seller sign the paperwork in order to notarize the document. Unless he has access to notary services in jail or in prison he won't get anything notarized.
If the vehicle was impounded as part of the case against him it may not be possible to get it released no matter what paperwork you have.
He should work this issue through his attorney. The attorney can find out if the vehicle can be released and should be able to notarize any documents if needed.
2007-01-14 06:53:45 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No No if he had drugs in that car then the car is the states.Or if that car was involed in anything .So my advise is to stay clear of the whole thing. Do not let me repeat this DO NOT give him money for that car. It's gone.You can not sell a car in a impound police station.The only way u might have a chance is if the car was left on the side of the road for days and then they had impounded it. But if it was taken when he was arrested then forget it.It's the states now.
2007-01-14 06:44:46 · answer #4 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They may not allow the sale to take place until all legal matters are resolved. It depends on why the car is impounded as it may be considered evidence in an investigation. The car definately will not be released until all the bills are paid concerning the impounding - towing, daily storage fees, fines, etc. Best not to involve yourself in it, friend or not.
2007-01-14 06:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by xtowgrunt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's best not to confuse the cops. Go to the DMV and get the title and registration. Bring the title with you when you go to get the car out of impound. Make sure you know how much they want to get the car out of hock; they might want it in cash.
2007-01-14 06:38:08 · answer #6 · answered by John 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, any notary public can 'notarize' the record. there is probable one on the detention center, or you pays one to accompany you to the detention center. The notary ought to work out your buddy signal the information. My own suggestion should be to have him provide you a skill of lawyer to declare his motor vehicle. This authorizes you to act in his call and does not require you to purchase the motor vehicle, accordingly leaving the DMV out of the equation.
2016-11-23 18:05:18 · answer #7 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is illegal to sell an impounded car unless u want to deal with the cops too....it is impounded because he broke the law and that car is evidence in his trail....
keep that im mind ok?
2007-01-14 06:40:09 · answer #8 · answered by Nite is Rite 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't get involved in his mess. Anyone that asks you to break the law is no friend of yours.
Say "NO" and end the relationship!
2007-01-14 06:43:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you sure you can pull this through?
2007-01-14 06:41:09 · answer #10 · answered by cafdeg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋