If I use a vehicle registered in one state of India in another state for a long span of time, do I need to pay any taxes?
Yes, you have to. It is almost like paying all the registration & tax again. Additional penalty may apply if cops figure out that you’ve been using the car in their states for months without proper paperwork.If your car is old or if you’re in a mood for upgrade, more convenient to sell off in home state and buy new one in the state where you relocated to.If you can convince the cops that you were here only for short time (by showing some toll receipt or fuel bill from the state where car was registered) you may get a breather- this is only temporary solution and works if you’re doing frequent outstation trips.
In India, is there a way I can buy a vehicle in one state and register it in another?
It is important to drive your vehicle with the correct registration plates. All motorized road vehicles have a registration or license number in India. The registration plate number is issued by the district-level Regional Transport Office (RTO) of respective states which is the main authority on road matters. The license plates have to be placed in the front and back of the vehicle. These plates have to mandatorily be in modern Hindu-Arabic numerals with Latin script. Most states charge a one- time tax on the date of the initial registration. In case of a non- transport vehicle normally one- time tax for 15 years in the first instance (and 5 years thereafter) is paid.When you change your residence to another state it is necessary to get the registration plates of that state. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has certain provisions for interstate transfer of vehicles. Under the terms of section 47 of the Motor Vehicle Act 1988, when a motor vehicle registered in one State has been kept in other State for a period exceeding twelve months the owner is required to obtain a new registration. This has to be obtained from RTO within whose jurisdiction you are residing.http://morth.nic.in/index2.asp?s...When you apply for the new registration mark the RTO authorities will demand a N.O.C. (NO Objection Certificate) for the original registration authority (from the earlier State). N.O.C. is normally issued by such authority after ascertaining that all taxes/dues have been paid.The RTO will also demand pro rata tax for the remainder of the onetime tax period. You have to pay this tax. Taxes on motor vehicles comes under State jurisdiction and not under the Motor vehicles Act 1988 and Central Motor Vehicle Rules 1989 which do not contain any provisions regarding this.The good news is that you can apply for corresponding refund from the earlier State in which the car was registered.When you visit the RTO take all original documents of your vehicle. Take your driving license, insurance documents, PAN card and address proof. Take a friend who knows the local language as the application form for new registration will most likely be printed in the local language. If you have bought your vehicle on loan then take the form 20 given by your bank.On verification of your application and documents your new registration number should be assigned to you within a week.Courtesy : Internet
How do you buy a car from a dealer in a different state?
Process of purchasing a vehicle from a different state is not difficult at all and the selling dealer should be able to take care of all the hassle if any. If they are not aware of it, you should probably find a different vehicle. In fact, online vehicle sales is growing rapidly year by year and buyers rarely come to see the cars they buy due to the distance. The process usually follows these steps:Dealer will ask for a deposit amount and will issue a Bill of Sale with that amount noted. Make sure you get this to avoid proving that you have made the deposit if it comes to it.Once you are ready to make a purchase by cash or loan check, dealer will ask for pertinent information to be able to assign title to your nameYou make a payment in full (cash, check, loan, etc...)You sign sale documents either at the dealership or sent to you by mailYou pick-up the vehicle with a temporary tag or arrange delivery of the vehicle to you by dealer or yourself. I suggest using FREE INSTANT VEHICLE SHIPPING QUOTE for transporting your car, motorcycle, truck, van, minivan (disclosure: I help running that company)Dealer should provide you with a title documents in your name within 20 to 30 days (in most states as per their legislation)If you decide to purchase from an individual in a private deal, usually there is a spot on the back of the title issued by the state where you are buying a vehicle, where they will assign the vehicle to you and sign as a seller. It is also a good idea to get a Bill of Sale from them. Does not have to be on a form (sample below) and can be hand written with those basic details of the sale.
Is it ok to regularly use a car belonging to someone else who lives in another state, without transferring the registration and insurance?
The story: parent owns a really old car, gives it to son (NOT a student - in his 30s) but car is kept in parent's name/ownership; son insures car in his own name, then moves to another state. Is it ok to keep the registration in the parent's name and in the parent's state, or MUST registration be changed to the new state of residence? If the latter, can the parent remain as owner of the vehicle? Also, must the insurance be changed to the new state? Can it be insured in the new state if it is owned and registered in the old state?
What happens of I move to another state and the dealership wants to repo my car?
I live in Alabama and I bought my car from one of those 'buy here pay here' dealerships. Which means I didn't borrow the money from a bank, instead I pay them directly until they car is paid off for Anyway, i got like a year and a few months left to pay but here is my problem. I am graduating in a few months and I am moving back to Maine. When i get there I will have to find a new job. So my question is, If I reach to Maine and I cant find a job right off the bat what would happen? I know they can repossess the car, but how does that work since I would be FAR from Alabama? I understand how banks do it since they work with repo companies in every state, but we are talking about a small road side dealership who probably dont even know anyone in Maine. So how can they get this car from me and get it back to Alabama? BTW I have intentions of paying off my car and owning it since I already paid the majority. I just asked this question in case I get into a bind and they decide to repo my car. the LAST thing I want for them is to report it stolen because I live too far (I think thats illegal and impossible for them to do anyway once the owner is giving it up voluntary). Its not my fault they cant come to my state to get.......or is it? So if you own a car dealership then let me know what you guys do in situations like this. Or if you are a repo man then let me know if an out of state dealership ever contacted you to do a job. Thanks
Buying a car in a different state then registering it ...?
I am purchasing a used car (financing with a loan) in Maryland and then registering it in Massachusetts. Apparently this is SUPER confusing, or else the people I'm working with are making it. First question: Do I have to finance my loan where it is being registered (i.e. Massachusetts)? I belong to a credit union in Maryland that can give me a 4.75% interest rate which is better than anything I've found in Maryland. Secondly, do I have to pay both taxes in Maryland and Massachusetts(some sort of vehicle road usage tax or something)? Apparently Massachusetts doesn't recognize temporary plates, so do I have to have my plates mailed to me before I can drive it back?!