Buying a new car from a different state that you have license in

[evident]

my gf is looking to buy a new car. she's a NJ license but living in PA for now. if she gets a car in PA, what extra costs would the dealer charge to get NJ plates on the car?

How does it work in general?

 

[lurk3r]

Go to the DMV (secretary of state) and pick up a transfer plate, call your insurance and let them know.

Your insurance company would be the best official answer.

 

[Doggiedog]

The dealership should be able to handle it. I live in NJ but I bought my car in NY. The only thing I had to do was take my car to the DMV within two weeks of purchase to get it visually inspected.

 

[Gibson486]

I live in MA and I have bought a car in NH before (lots of people do this). If they have a runner willing to go to NJ, they may do it at a very little cost (DMV fees plus $100)...but some do it at no cost (just dmv fee). It is also depends on the state...how long does it take to do a plate transfer? In MA, you are not allowd to switch plates and drive with out letting your insurance and the rmv know (dealer takes care of all the paper work), so most o fthe time, you cannot buy and take the car home the saem day. However, in NH you are allowed to do it as long as you report it with in 10 days.

Also, since you are buying in a different state, you have to let the dealer know so they can adjust the tax rate (people buying a car in NH will still pay tax for the car...if they do not pay it at the dealer, it will be at the RMV).

If the dealer is unwilling to do the plates, you pretty much have to take a day to go to the rmv and get all your paper work filled out for insurance and the rmv.

Also, when you buy a car in another state, you usually have to get it inspected in your residing state.

 

[Saga]

Strange. I bought a car out of state and just registered it in my state of residence at the DMV on my own time. I've never heard of any additional fees, and your wording is slightly confusing because the dealer isn't involved in your registration or plates in any way. They sign over the title to you or your bank if you are financing, the title gets sent to your local DMV, and you go down and pay sales tax, register for plates, etc. The dealer just gives you in transits and thats the limit to their involvement in any situation I've ever been exposed to.

 

[waffleironhead]

Originally posted by: Saga
Strange. I bought a car out of state and just registered it in my state of residence at the DMV on my own time. I've never heard of any additional fees, and your wording is slightly confusing because the dealer isn't involved in your registration or plates in any way. They sign over the title to you or your bank if you are financing, the title gets sent to your local DMV, and you go down and pay sales tax, register for plates, etc. The dealer just gives you in transits and thats the limit to their involvement in any situation I've ever been exposed to.

SAGA-Well things work differently in other states. Some states the dealer handles the registration for you. just because things work like that where you live does not mean that is the way the world works.

OP.- Most dealers working near other states are familiar with their paperwork. Having bought a car in MN wile living in Wisconsin, I can say that the dealer knew exactly what to do, ene tho each state had different licensing requirements. the best bet would be to contact you local DMV.

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