Registration question for the brain trust

[BUDMAN]

I have the opportunity to purchase a cargo box van with the utility doors for a great deal. The problem is, it hasn’t been registered since 2015 My question is I’ve once heard after 7 years Its no longer in the DMV system so it should be much to register if my assumption is correct. Any one have any first hand knowledge of how the dmv works ?
Thanks for any help

 

[Kbach]

DMV used to have a calculator if you have the last 5 of the VIN and plate number. Been a while though.

 

[HOOTER SLED-]

Sounds like you got a normal deal....cuz the great deal price will cover your back reg.

 

[Jefftowz]

I got a guy. Call you in the morning

 

[coolchange]

No. It’s in the system, and commercial. Call Jeff’s guy.

 

[NicPaus]

If you pass on it let me know. I might be interested. Thanks

 

[BUDMAN]

Found out it has about 3K of back registration is owed on it.

 

[redone76]

Take that $3k off the top!

 

[HALLETT BOY]

Can’t you just have a Lien Co file a lien for you , then take paperwork to dmv ?

 

[SBMech]

Can’t you just have a Lien Co file a lien for you , then take paperwork to dmv ?

State DMV gives zero shits about who owes the money, they will collect it to put it back on the road. Previous/Current/Purchased someone is paying.

 

[Riverbottom]

Register it in AZ for a year, and then change back to Calif. Az doesn't care about Ca. back registration.

 

[mjc]

Register it in AZ for a year, and then change back to Calif. Az doesn't care about Ca. back registration.

This solves all your problems

 

[BUDMAN]

Register it in AZ for a year, and then change back to Calif. Az doesn't care about Ca. back registration.

Bingo!!

 

[Singleton]

This solves all your problems

Except it would be used in CA for commercial purposes (work truck).
Az registration might cause an issue

 

[Riverbottom]

Except it would be used in CA for commercial purposes (work truck).
Az registration might cause an issue

After registering in Az. go to calif DMV and get a commuter sticker. Might also be able to dual register in Ca. I used to need both Az. and Calif plates on some of the tow trucks we ran in both states.

 

[BUDMAN]

Except it would be used in CA for commercial purposes (work truck).
Az registration might cause an issue

Once it’s registered in Az I think I can drive right back to Ca and register it again.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Once it’s registered in Az I think I can drive right back to Ca and register it again.

Get ready to pay sales tax if you do that.

 

[NicPaus]

Once it’s registered in Az I think I can drive right back to Ca and register it again.

Just need a smog. If you passed on it. Thats what I would of done. Then added it to the fleet.

 

[Riverbottom]

Get ready to pay sales tax if you do that.

If it is registered in his name, should not have to pay sales tax bringing it into Ca. Az won't charge tax on private party sale, so should be good.

 

[EPL]

Get ready to pay sales tax if you do that.

Not if it's in your name !!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

If it is registered in his name, should not have to pay sales tax bringing it into Ca. Az won't charge tax on private party sale, so should be good.

I have always heard If the duration in another state is not long enough they will come after you for taxes.

This was almost 20 years ago but a friend had that problem on a new car bought out of state, registered, then moved reg to CA a couple months later.

 

[EPL]

There is ways to get around it , just depends on how you handle it !!

 

[BUDMAN]

Honestly if I purchase this truck which I most likely will I can register it in Az. It will probable take 6 months before I can put it into service anyways. Need to paint it company color, install all strobes, work lights and equipment before using it. Then register in Calif before putting it in service

 

[Singleton]

Honestly if I purchase this truck which I most likely will I can register it in Az. It will probable take 6 months before I can put it into service anyways. Need to paint it company color, install all strobes, work lights and equipment before using it. Then register in Calif before putting it in service

You just solved your summer Islander boat launch vehicle concern if you buy it and keep in in AZ. Then start the transition after boat season. I am sure the Islander would love the box truck as your launch vehicle. One up the school bus

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Honestly if I purchase this truck which I most likely will I can register it in Az. It will probable take 6 months before I can put it into service anyways. Need to paint it company color, install all strobes, work lights and equipment before using it. Then register in Calif before putting it in service

That’s the move.

 

[BUDMAN]

You just solved your summer Islander boat launch vehicle concern if you buy it and keep in in AZ. Then start the transition after boat season. I am sure the Islander would love the box truck as your launch vehicle. One up the school bus

I’ll keep using the Havasu truck for now

 

[HNL2LHC]

When our son moved to CA from CO, CA dinged us on sales tax because we bought his vehicle shortly before the move. They dreamed that we had to pay sales tax to register the vehicle in CA. Might want to look into that as well Paul.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

When our son moved to CA from CO, CA dinged us on sales tax because we bought his vehicle shortly before the move. They dreamed that we had to pay sales tax to register the vehicle in CA. Might want to look into that as well Paul.

This. Keep it out of CA for a year.