A newer used LD and sales tax December 17, 2018, 08:21:08 pm We're interested in purchasing a "newish" LD from out of state (we're in California).Can anyone tell us what we can expect as far as tax, license, and registration costs are going to be?
Re: A newer used LD and sales tax Reply #1 – December 17, 2018, 09:57:40 pm If you are planning on bringing it back to California and registering it here you will have to pay tax on the amount you payed for it plus transfer and license fees and a smog check. Jody
Re: A newer used LD and sales tax Reply #2 – December 17, 2018, 10:15:00 pm Quote from: Jody - December 17, 2018, 09:57:40 pmIf you are planning on bringing it back to California and registering it here you will have to pay tax on the amount you payed for it plus transfer and license fees and a smog check. JodyI realize that. I was wondering the percentages and the what the yearly renewal would be. We've never bought a vehicle in this price range.
Re: A newer used LD and sales tax Reply #3 – December 18, 2018, 09:02:27 am You might want to contact DMV ( https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv ) for this information. You will need to pay the sales tax rate in your CA county of residence on what you pay for the LD in order to register it , but it's very difficult to even ballpark any figures for the yearly registration fees for a "newish" LD. Since the LD was built in California, it's already smog-equipment compliant, but, as Jody pointed out, you will need a smog test and certificate to register the vehicle. Do contact the DMV with specifics of the intended buy; they should be able to advise you. 2 Likes
Re: A newer used LD and sales tax Reply #4 – December 18, 2018, 11:36:31 am Quote from: Joan - December 18, 2018, 09:02:27 amYou might want to contact DMV ( https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv ) for this information. You will need to pay the sales tax rate in your CA county of residence on what you pay for the LD in order to register it , but it's very difficult to even ballpark any figures for the yearly registration fees for a "newish" LD. Since the LD was built in California, it's already smog-equipment compliant, but, as Jody pointed out, you will need a smog test and certificate to register the vehicle. Do contact the DMV with specifics of the intended buy; they should be able to advise you.Thank you. That's a good idea. I'll call AAA soon. They handle these DMV transactions.
Re: A newer used LD and sales tax Reply #5 – December 18, 2018, 01:06:32 pm Quote from: Joan - December 18, 2018, 09:02:27 amSince the LD was built in California, it's already smog-equipment compliant, but, as Jody pointed out, you will need a smog test and certificate to register the vehicle. Do contact the DMV with specifics of the intended buy; they should be able to advise you.In California, it is the owner's responsibility to have the smog test done, proving it will pass, before selling it.Make sure this is done before signing the check.Smog certificates are good for 90 days, after the inspection.Larry
Re: A newer used LD and sales tax Reply #6 – December 18, 2018, 03:38:13 pm This link is to the first (of 10) pages on buying an out-of-state vehicle and registering it in CA; all of the links won't apply to the OP's question, and there is likely some overlap/redundancy, but useful information should be found somewhere in the verbiage. Good luck. DMV Search
Re: A newer used LD and sales tax Reply #7 – December 18, 2018, 10:51:30 pm My 'newer' 2013 IB was first registered (CA) in 2014. I just pulled the registration papers. Registration fees for 5/2/18-5/2/19 were $678. YMMV.Joel 1 Likes
Re: A newer used LD and sales tax Reply #8 – December 25, 2018, 01:23:16 am Quote from: tedeboy - December 18, 2018, 11:36:31 amThank you. That's a good idea. I'll call AAA soon. They handle these DMV transactions.I had to go to the DMV to complete the registration of an out of state, used L.D. AAA wouldn't do it. The DMV had to inspect it.
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