Questions about buying a car out of state
07-14-2012, 12:15 PM
#1
9 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: League City, Texas
Posts: 616
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Questions about buying a car out of state I'm looking at an '09 Z06 that's currently in Louisiana. I've never bought a car that's out of state before, and I was wondering what all I have to do once I get it? It's for sell by owner, if that makes a difference.
I read somewhere that I'm not even allowed to drive it until I get the Texas plates in. Is that true?
I read somewhere that I'm not even allowed to drive it until I get the Texas plates in. Is that true?
07-14-2012, 02:00 PM
#3
Launching!
iTrader: (19)
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Houston, Tx
Posts: 204
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I bought the 2000 WS6 in my sig from florida 2 yrs ago and I was able to drive it around Houston but I only did that for a few days till I had the chance to do the title paperwork. As far as extra fees, unless that owner filled out the required paperwork indicating he gave that car to you as a gift ($10 fee), you will have to pay a fee based on how much the car was sold for. Also, you will have to get the car inspected, whether you consider that a fee or not is up to you.
07-14-2012, 02:29 PM
#4
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (39)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Denton, TX
Posts: 688
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you plan on driving it from LA to TX, get insurance for it, go to the county tax office with proof of insurance and purchase paper plates for it. Last time I bought them a couple of years ago 30 day plates were like 25 bucks. They take cash only.
Take the Form 130U and have the seller fill in the needed information and sign and date it. The name on the signature needs to be exactly as it appears on the title. You can also make a Bill Of Sale, just in case. Make sure the seller signs the title. Not sure if there are any specific requirements in LA for the seller. Might want to check with the seller.
Once you are back in TX, get the car inspected and request the inspection station to give you also the green sheet. You need that when you go to the tax office to get it registered.
Go to tax office with the signed title, Form 130U and the green sheep (which is actually white, but anyway...) to apply for TX title and pay for the applicable taxes. Taxes will be assessed based on the Standard Presumptive Value. http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/titles...tive_value.htm
You can, of course, try to tell them you got it as a gift, but AFAIK that should only work between family members, so... The Standard Presumptive Value was created a few years ago just because of the so many cheap/gift/free cars that were registered in the past.
Take the Form 130U and have the seller fill in the needed information and sign and date it. The name on the signature needs to be exactly as it appears on the title. You can also make a Bill Of Sale, just in case. Make sure the seller signs the title. Not sure if there are any specific requirements in LA for the seller. Might want to check with the seller.
Once you are back in TX, get the car inspected and request the inspection station to give you also the green sheet. You need that when you go to the tax office to get it registered.
Go to tax office with the signed title, Form 130U and the green sheep (which is actually white, but anyway...) to apply for TX title and pay for the applicable taxes. Taxes will be assessed based on the Standard Presumptive Value. http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/titles...tive_value.htm
You can, of course, try to tell them you got it as a gift, but AFAIK that should only work between family members, so... The Standard Presumptive Value was created a few years ago just because of the so many cheap/gift/free cars that were registered in the past.
07-14-2012, 03:05 PM
#5
9 Second Club
Thread Starter
iTrader: (21)
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: League City, Texas
Posts: 616
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
If you plan on driving it from LA to TX, get insurance for it, go to the county tax office with proof of insurance and purchase paper plates for it. Last time I bought them a couple of years ago 30 day plates were like 25 bucks. They take cash only.
Take the Form 130U and have the seller fill in the needed information and sign and date it. The name on the signature needs to be exactly as it appears on the title. You can also make a Bill Of Sale, just in case. Make sure the seller signs the title. Not sure if there are any specific requirements in LA for the seller. Might want to check with the seller.
Once you are back in TX, get the car inspected and request the inspection station to give you also the green sheet. You need that when you go to the tax office to get it registered.
Go to tax office with the signed title, Form 130U and the green sheep (which is actually white, but anyway...) to apply for TX title and pay for the applicable taxes. Taxes will be assessed based on the Standard Presumptive Value. http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/titles...tive_value.htm
You can, of course, try to tell them you got it as a gift, but AFAIK that should only work between family members, so... The Standard Presumptive Value was created a few years ago just because of the so many cheap/gift/free cars that were registered in the past.
Take the Form 130U and have the seller fill in the needed information and sign and date it. The name on the signature needs to be exactly as it appears on the title. You can also make a Bill Of Sale, just in case. Make sure the seller signs the title. Not sure if there are any specific requirements in LA for the seller. Might want to check with the seller.
Once you are back in TX, get the car inspected and request the inspection station to give you also the green sheet. You need that when you go to the tax office to get it registered.
Go to tax office with the signed title, Form 130U and the green sheep (which is actually white, but anyway...) to apply for TX title and pay for the applicable taxes. Taxes will be assessed based on the Standard Presumptive Value. http://www.txdmv.gov/vehicles/titles...tive_value.htm
You can, of course, try to tell them you got it as a gift, but AFAIK that should only work between family members, so... The Standard Presumptive Value was created a few years ago just because of the so many cheap/gift/free cars that were registered in the past.
07-14-2012, 09:36 PM
#6
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (39)
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Denton, TX
Posts: 688
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Seller's contribution is needed only in items 15, 18 and 22, so as long as you have that info from the seller, you are good to go.
Trending Topics
07-15-2012, 12:46 PM
#11
Launching!
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Kunduz, Afghanistan/Monteagle, Tennessee
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I bought a car from West Virginia and my dad picked it up and drove it home to Tennessee (I was in Iraq at the time). I just insured it, had a bill of sale, and had the title. He didn't have any issues, but he is also the guys that drives 5 or 10 under the speed limit on the interstate so I didn't really have to worry about trouble with the cops lol.
He just thought it was loud until I took him for a ride
He just thought it was loud until I took him for a ride
07-15-2012, 05:15 PM
#12
Texfinn is correct. I just bought a truck in NM and had to do it just like he explained. Pretty much just get insurance and get it inspected with the green sheet(white) and you can pencil whip the rest. And tarrant county doesn't accept visa anymore for this. So bring CASH or check. I'm not sure of any other places but I know for a fact that they don't. Not sure if they accept master or discover.
