# how to purchase vehicle outta state? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 5, 2009, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786 "2009-06-05T10:07:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/1 "2009-06-05T10:07:33Z")
ok, ive been wondering on how about doing this since all the cars ive been looking at are out of state. I plan on flying to the location and driving it back. What do i need to do to be able to drive the car back legally? ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/2 "2009-06-05T10:08:57Z")
I think you need insurance then goto local dmv and get temp tag.I might be wrong though(local to where vehicle is) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/3 "2009-06-05T10:09:55Z")
insurance and an in-transit permit from the state that you’re buying it from. ---
**Author:** ![letitroll](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a5b964/32.png) [@letitroll](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/letitroll)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/4 "2009-06-05T10:22:23Z")
Talk to me next time your at the shop. I’ve done it before. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/5 "2009-06-05T10:23:05Z")
X3. ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/6 "2009-06-05T10:28:04Z")
I think NC offers temp tags, you can get insurance before you get there, then you can register at the dmv in NC ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/7 "2009-06-05T10:29:40Z")
X4. Or give current owner proof of insurance and a HJ to get him to let you drive it back on his plates. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/8 "2009-06-05T10:31:06Z")
I know NC offers temp tags because I had one on my GTO that I flew down and drove back from Wilmington, NC. ---
**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/9 "2009-06-05T10:32:27Z")
make sure the state (unlike maryland :tdown:) actually offers temps ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 10:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/10 "2009-06-05T10:33:27Z")
that sucks, I thought all of the states did. ---
**Author:** ![AfXtc777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a9adbd/32.png) [@AfXtc777](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AfXtc777)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/11 "2009-06-05T12:15:16Z")
NC does use temp tags, where in NC are you buying it from? I’m currently in Raleigh. ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 12:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/12 "2009-06-05T12:18:10Z")
When I bought the hatch, I had the title in hand and went down with plates and a reg. ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/13 "2009-06-05T12:19:05Z")
I got the title overnighted to me… registered it in NYS flew down with the plates and registration. 🙂 worked like a charm ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/14 "2009-06-05T12:21:42Z")
unless its new though, by doing that youre screwed if you get there and it’s a roach. ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/15 "2009-06-05T12:23:08Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > unless its new though, by doing that youre screwed if you get there and it’s a roach. thats why they have pre purchase inspectioin services 🤓 hows that british chick doing… can you give her my number yet? ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/16 "2009-06-05T12:25:51Z")
haha, did you hear how she punched my roommate in the face later that night and he had to get 5 stitches? But this is general auto so i have to say something car related. What type of car are you looking to buy? ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/17 "2009-06-05T12:31:51Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > haha, did you hear how she punched my roommate in the face later that night and he had to get 5 stitches? > > But this is general auto so i have to say something car related. What type of car are you looking to buy? NO!!! I want her to punch me in bed… FUCKING HOT!! and tell me about her favorite football team! ---
**Author:** ![icantthink4155](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/icantthink4155/32/5370_2.png) [@icantthink4155](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/icantthink4155)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/18 "2009-06-05T13:24:46Z")
When I did it, I gave the guy a deposit, he gave me the title. I insured and registered the car, and drove it back. This is from Massachusetts. ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/19 "2009-06-05T16:25:27Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > X4. Or give current owner proof of insurance and a HJ to get him to let you drive it back on his plates. i totally did this. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786/20 "2009-06-05T16:28:41Z")
LOL I still have the guys plates from when I bought my car. Want them? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-to-purchase-vehicle-outta-state/68786.md?page=2)