Selling/buying a car to/from a private party

Fr_Chuck · May 21, 2007, 05:39 AM

Have a bill of sale, make sure it states clearly "AS IS" "NO WARRANTIES"
Also see and verify their ID, don't accept checks they can bring cash, or meet them at their bank to get cash.

Yes, you will have to sign the title and give it to them, after you get the money.

Take the plates off of the vechile, no there is nothing for you to cancell, but keep a copy of the bill of sale which his name, address and ID.
And as noted be sure to see his ID to be sure it is correct. IF buyer does not take title and register it, you have written proof of the sale.

You are not going to be in trouble, since you have proof of the date of sale.

2. When you buy, you get a clear title ( no lien) and a bill of sale. You also get and see ID of the person you are buying it from, Make sure it is the person who actually owns the car.

Once you get the title you will have to take it to the county court house, and register it, get a new tag ( and have already bought insurance on it)

YOu are suppose to have a temp tag before you drive it.

ebaines · May 21, 2007, 08:24 AM

For the buying side of the transaction: if you do a web search on "automobile title" together with the name of your state, you should get to your state's Department of Motor Vhicles web site, and there you will find information on how to register your car and get a new title in your name. You will of course need proof of insurance.

ballengerb1 · May 21, 2007, 08:26 AM

When you sell a car call your insurance co. And cancel the coverage. You will get some money back. Private sales are all "as is" but it doesn't hurt to restated it on the bill of sale. CASH CASH no checks, even certified bank checks can be faked. Well I guess cash can be faked too but that's not likely in a car deal.

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