2007-10-20 05:08:58 · 5 answers · asked by tonyhawk_2500 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Depends on what state you live in. Generally 3-5 days. I, myself immediately notify DMV by written letter and in person too, if possible, because you are still legally responsible for that vehicle until you do that. If the new owner doesnt transfer right away, or at all, you are leaving yourself wide open for anything illegal he/she might do in that vehicle unless you do notify DMV yourself in written form, or by going in to DMV and letting them know and signing something to that effect.
2007-10-21 14:25:58 · answer #1 · answered by MG425 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are selling the buyer notifies the DMV. you would just want a bill of sale sighed by the buyer.
If you are transferring the title the time would depend on the state or country you are in.
In Wisconsin where I live if you buy from a dealer they handle it.
If you by from a private party I think it is 3 working day to have the car licensed.
But if your are prompt about it, they don't count the days real close. Of course if you don't drive it you can take longer. But if you wait to long you may have a problem getting a clear title.
2007-10-20 12:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by Floyd B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends entirely on where you are, and what the rules are for your state. In some states there is no requirement to notify them, but it's stupid not to.
If the buyer never puts the car in his name after purchase, you are responsible for any parking tickets, tow bills, etc. that the 'new owner' might get.
I pull abandoned vehicles off the roads at the request of law enforcement all the time. When I bill the owners of record for the cost of that removal, I get "I sold that car" a lot, but it doesn't matter if they did, unless they notified the DMV of the sale they are the ones I collect from since they are legally responsible.
2007-10-20 12:23:04 · answer #3 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you sell a vehicle, the transaction is not complete until the title transfer is taken care of. This is done through the DMV office.
2007-10-20 12:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Generally, about ten days, to best protect yourself, file the report as soon as the sale takes place. Your rights are not protected until the seller's report is filed, anything that happens prior to the report being filed will be your responsibility.
2007-10-20 14:28:48 · answer #5 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋