Talking With Insurance Companies

Before you purchase a used vehicle from a private seller, be aware of your licensing responsibilities and the paperwork that you will need to carry around with you when driving. This will ensure that you can legally put your vehicle on the road and begin driving it without being subjected to penalties due to failing to obey the law.

Inquire About Fees

If you are a new driver or if you have recently moved to a different state, you may not be educated about the documentation that you need. Registering a vehicle is always necessary before driving it, but the fees can vary greatly. Newer vehicles tend to cost more to register than older vehicles and the mileage of the vehicle that you purchase may also have a bearing on how much you are charged.

If a vehicle has a lot of mileage, you may be exempt from paying a registration fee. You do, however, still need to fill out a registration application through the vehicle licensing department at a local courthouse. Contact a clerk at the vehicle department to ask about the fees that you will be charged. 

Purchase A Vehicle With A Clean And Clear Title

The title to a vehicle is required and the current owner should not have a lien against the property prior to purchasing it. If the person who you wish to do business with does not have access to the title, it is best to give up on that particular vehicle and search for another one. You will never know if the person truly owns the vehicle or if they owe a financing company money and are at risk of losing the vehicle.

Purchasing a compromised vehicle could potentially cause problems for you as a new owner and since you wouldn't have a title to register the vehicle, you would have to apply for a new one, which could take some time to apply for and receive.

After you have located a vehicle that you wish to purchase and are not going to have trouble acquiring the title, make arrangements to pay for the vehicle and request that the owner signs the title over to you. You can bring the title to a local DMV to have it switched into your name. After doing so, bring the new title along with you when you register your vehicle. After fulfilling the title and registration requirements, insure your vehicle before driving it. 

Contact a company like R L Jones Insurance Services Inc if you have further questions.