Buying a bike out of the state
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Buying a bike out of the state
How does it usually work if I live in PA and buy a bike in another state? (say MD) I'm talking about the tax and tag part of the price.
Is the tax collected at the time ofthe sale and they take care of distributing it to PA? How does it all work?
Thanks.
Is the tax collected at the time ofthe sale and they take care of distributing it to PA? How does it all work?
Thanks.
Cruiser
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I bought mine out of state. The bike was at a N Carolina dealership. I am in Colorado. I wired them the money, and they shipped it to me on a truck. I had to pay taxes when I registered it. I also had to do a VIN verification. Relatively painless if your buying it from a dealership, You might ask them to throw a temp tag on it for you. I needed it to ride mine to get the VIN verification done.
Not sure how it might differ with a private sale. Hope this helps.
Not sure how it might differ with a private sale. Hope this helps.
Road Warrior
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Greetings,
Here in Illinois it's a lot alike...The selling dealer out of state doesn't collect taxes. You have to come up with your taxes, title, and license when you go to the DMV to register it.
Here in Illinois it's a lot alike...The selling dealer out of state doesn't collect taxes. You have to come up with your taxes, title, and license when you go to the DMV to register it.
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It is going to depend on the state where you purchase the bike and if it is a dealer or individual. I bought a bike in N.C. and brought it back to Illinois and only paid $25 in tax because that is what Illinois charges on used bikes under a certain dollar amount ($15k or $20k - I don't remember exactly) when purchased from a individual. Generally, you will want to get a "bill of sale" form and take it with you. Fill out all the details and have yourself and the seller sign it. Take two copies in case you don't have access to a copy machine.
Additionally, I would recommend calling your local Drivers Branch and just tell them what you are doing and ask about the proper way to do it. Then, get off the phone and call another branch just to make sure the first person was not an idiot. Never base your freedom or finances on the opinion of an idiot
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Additionally, I would recommend calling your local Drivers Branch and just tell them what you are doing and ask about the proper way to do it. Then, get off the phone and call another branch just to make sure the first person was not an idiot. Never base your freedom or finances on the opinion of an idiot
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Tourer
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I did that with my bike recently from a seller in NC and I live in VA. I brought my money down and paid their bank directly and they paid the extra amount to pay off the note. I then had the bank give me the title. They walked us through the process and even filled out a Bill of Sale for us. I needed the Bill of Sale and the title to register it at my DMV. At that point they charged tax and it was 3% of whatever the selling price was written on the title. I've heard of others actually putting less on the title then they paid for it, but I would be careful as they can investigate it.
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I'm in Pa.also and have bought two bikes in the last 2 yrs.from out of state private owners.The process is pretty simple.Go to a notary with the seller and have the Md. title notarized with your signature as the buyer and the seller's signature.They will also put the purchase price on the Md. title at that time,so keep that in mind (for Pa. sales tax purposes).When you get back to Pa.,take the Md. title to your local notary...You will then pay 6% sales tax to Pa.,a title fee,registration fee for plates, and the notary fee. The notary is also required by Pa. to verify that the VIN number on the bike matches the out of state title.If you don't take the bike with you to the local notary to do the transfer,they will accept either a digital picture of the VIN# on the frame of the bike or a tracing....Hope this helps....
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Very helpful folks. I appreciate it. I suppose most of that notary stuff can be handled directly at the out of state dealership too????
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I bought mine out of State too. Maine has a sales tax, New Hampshire does not. I did not have to pay sales tax because my residence in in New Hampshire.
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I suppose most of that notary stuff can be handled directly at the out of state dealership too????
I would think so...most dealers handle their own notary work...You're still going to have to see a local Pa. notary to transfer title and registration and pay sales tax to Pa.
I would think so...most dealers handle their own notary work...You're still going to have to see a local Pa. notary to transfer title and registration and pay sales tax to Pa.