I'm thinking about buying a car from an ad. If the car is good enough to buy (by my standards), what would I need to get from the person I'm buying from? i.e. pink slip, receipt of payment, etc.
2007-02-19 22:05:35 · 4 answers · asked by Wondering 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I keep saying this, different states have different rules and regulations regarding the transfer of ownership to a car. To be on the safe side, once you have determined that you want the car you should get:
1. The title. If there is a place to have it notorized, usually the sellers signature, get it notorized. Your state may not require it, but be safe and get it notorized. If it is notorized and your state does not require it, that's fine. But if you don't get it notorized and your state requires it, you won't get the title in your name.
2. Get a written bill of sale. Make sure the make, model, and serial number (VIN) is on the bill of sale. Of course the price and the mileage. Again not all states require this, but better safe than sorry, and the same with it getting notorized. Some states need it, others don't.
3. States may not need a signed receipt saying you paid in full for the vehicle, but I would get one for my own protection.
4. To register the car and get plates most, if not all states require you to have insurance. You will need to bring in a valid insurance card for the vehicle. Some states need to see the actual card, others don't. I would bring it just in case.
5. Some states require some kind of state inspection before they will issue a title and registration to a new purchaser. Sometimes it is just a VIN check, other times it is a safety check. In those states that require this type of inspection, there are garages or state facilities that do it, usually for a nominal fee.
6. Some states will accept cash or checks, others will only accept cash for payment of the new title and registration/plates.
Those are things that I can think of that you will need. Other than whatever state/county/town forms that may be needed that you can get wherever you have to go to get this done.
Or you can go to your states DMV website and get their requirements.
Good luck, hope this helps a little.
2007-02-20 03:06:36 · answer #1 · answered by just me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most US states, what you need is the title (or just the transfer section on the title, depends on how it's printed/written) with the transfer section filled out and signed by the seller, and by yourself. Some states (Arizona, for example) require that these signatures be notarized.
A bill of sale can never hurt, but isn't usually required.
That's it, as far as transferring ownership goes. You'll also want some proof that the car has recently (90 days for the states that require it) passed an emissions inspection.
2007-02-20 02:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The site listed below has a free automobile bill of sale that you and the seller can sign as well as a free odometer disclosure form. Hope it helps.
2007-02-20 05:36:19 · answer #3 · answered by finn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cost and the average of that car and look etc..
2007-02-20 01:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by pankaj b 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋