Buying a used car with expired registration.?

Ricardo Rozelle: In CA, the seller should be responsible for getting the smog check done. See the DMV.ORG site.Have the seller get it somgged before you buy. The tags go from July to July and in this case you will buy the tags that will take you to July 2011 plus the penalty for late payment. If it is a newer vehicle, this could run you a chunk of change.My fear would be that the seller did not register the vehicle because it didn't pass smog. Don't buy a vehicle that you don't know if it will pass.Look at the registration card and it will tell you what the fees were the last time it was paid. Add 25% to that and that will be your guesstimate that will be due plus the sales tax on the price you are paying.Now, take the title and your bill of sale to DMV and a new title will be issued in your name.Email me if you have more questions....Show more

Aubrey Tirri: Craigslist Fontana Ca Cars

Phillip Modafferi: If the crack is within the drivers discipline of imaginat! ive and prescient it's unlawful to force. The tags if you're purchasing from a trader they may be able to supply you a temp or else cross to DMV a get a transfer allow. It is commonly approximately $30.00

Joey Mekeel: The laws vary from state to state. You neglected to mention what state you're in.Typically, you take the title to the license bureau, the owner and seller sign it and have it notarized, and they issue you 30 day temp. plates. If taking it to another state, you may have to have it inspected and pass an emissions test. You take the title and the receipt of the inspection to the Title department, and they make a new title in your name. You also will need to pay tax on the vehicle....Show more

An Trebil: Half a year plus a penalty in back registration and you will have to have it smogged/inspected to register it. and if you are not aware Craigs list is the worst place to buy a car, good way to get robbed or cheated, if you do decide to do this make sur! e you bring a mechanic with you to check it out.

Rena Pe! pe: What you do is buy the car and receive a car title from where you are buying it. In this case you must go to a certified mechanic and register the vehicle and they will perform any and all tests required.Good Luck.