The main thing to do is get tons of documentation. Have the seller agree to give you their info and numbers in case you have issues transferring later. I guess the best would be to have them go with you to the DMV, of course that would probably add to the cost of the vehicle.
I just bought a car with an old title, out of state, and it wasn't transferred to the person I bought it form. Luckily it had been previously registered in my state and all the paperwork was in order.
The worst, now, is if it is from an estate. You need all kinds of notarized documents. PITA.
A bill of sale or notarized release of interest are necessary, at least here, along with a signed title. It used to be easy to get a title on an old car, not any more. Also, they use an Old Car Guide book for tax value, so it really doesn't matter if you got a deal on your car. If the book says that your car in #4 condition is worth $5000 and you got it for $2500, you pay tax on $5k!
Good luck with the transfer... I hope it goes well.
Mike
I just bought a car with an old title, out of state, and it wasn't transferred to the person I bought it form. Luckily it had been previously registered in my state and all the paperwork was in order.
The worst, now, is if it is from an estate. You need all kinds of notarized documents. PITA.
A bill of sale or notarized release of interest are necessary, at least here, along with a signed title. It used to be easy to get a title on an old car, not any more. Also, they use an Old Car Guide book for tax value, so it really doesn't matter if you got a deal on your car. If the book says that your car in #4 condition is worth $5000 and you got it for $2500, you pay tax on $5k!
Good luck with the transfer... I hope it goes well.
Mike