How To Register Second Hand Car

Filling out the paperwork at the dealership saves you the undesirable trip to the dmv.

How to register second hand car. The length of time you choose to register your vehicle e g. As aforementioned it is essential to transfer the used car registration certificate to the new owner s name and one must know the proper procedure to buy or sell a used car. Then bring these items to the nearest department of highway safety and motor vehicles in your county preferably in the morning during the middle of the week when it s. How to obtain a vehicle registration certificate whether you are the titleholder or owner of a new used built or re built vehicle you will be required to register the vehicle at your nearest motor vehicle registration authority. Register a new vehicle to register a new vehicle you will need the following identity document id.

To find out if the vehicle you are buying is emissions compliant check the date online or call 888 828 8399. Here are few important points of the buying selling process of used cars submit the original rc copy book. At your local county clerk s office provide. The odometer disclosure statement form rv f1317001 for vehicles less than 10 years old. Your current registration if you are transferring the license plates.

Any newly purchased vehicle new or used must be registered before it can be driven. A valid certificate of title properly filled out by the seller. The way a used vehicle is registered to you depends on whether it has a v5c registration certificate log book. To drive it for an emissions test vehicle inspection or to the mvd to register it you may apply for a restricted use 3 day permit. Please have vehicle identification number vin ready.

1 year 2 years or 3 years. Register a used vehicle. The type of license plate you purchase e g. The gross empty weight of your vehicle. Usually when you buy a used car from a dealership such as auto simple the dealer will help you with all the dmv related paperwork and fees including title transfers and registration.

Used car rc transfer process. You can do this online provided you have a printer by visiting the servicearizona website the fee for a 3 day permit is 1. Vehicle has a registration certificate v5c the seller can register the vehicle to. Vehicles cannot be registered if the registrant has delinquent property taxes or parking tickets or if the registrant has had their registration privilege suspended. After you buy a car you ll need to register it with your local department of motor vehicles dmv secretary of state sos department of revenue dor motor vehicle division mvd or other local entity that sets vehicle regulations in your state.