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Do I have to register a car within a certain amount of time after buying it (used)?

Actually, I just purchased a motorcycle. How long am I allowed to wait before I break some rule with registering? I am a student in Mass and bought a bike registered in Mass as well.


    




wiringtheworld
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the sooner the better!! if someone steals it and wreaks out hurts some one the last person that owned it has alot to explain. with no proof he didnt own that car anymore could cost he his freedom


Mel
Look at the Mass DMV website. I am about to buy a used car in California and they require that buyers transfer registration within 5 days of the transaction. They have to see your bill of sale and title to do this, so they know what day the vehicle was purchased!!!


Marc
Contact the DMV for your home state. The time limit in my state is 15 days before you are penalized.


the_morris_bears
Well, this is a state specific question. Most state you have 30 days to register a vehicle after purchase. Even Used. Once you sign the title or bill of sale you have 30 days to register your vehicle. However this is a motorcycle and each state has a different rule on those. I do believe the time line is about the same though.
Hope that Helps,
Momma_Bear


reznor5172002
I looked online and coundnt find a thing. Most states its 20 days. Also i did see that after registering your motorcycle you have 7 days to get it inspected


oklatom
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Each state has its own rules as to the amount of time you have before you need to change ownership without paying penalties. Oklahoma is 30 days, Texas is 20 days. California is 30 I think.

They give the rules for Mass, but don't say how long you have to do it.

You need a completed RV-1 form, which you will obtain from your auto insurance company or agent. Private sales require a title or bill of sale from the previous owner of the vehicle.After completing these transactions, you will receive a registration certificate, plates and a decal for the rear plate. You must obtain a vehicle inspection sticker within seven days of the registration date. To have your motorcycle inspected, you need to find an inspection station that accepts motorcycles. The inspection sticker will be affixed directly to the license plate.


UCANTCME
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DMV OFFICE, THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ANSWER ANY AND ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS AND AT THE SAME TIME YOU WILL BE GETTING THE CORRECT ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION.


sam_freudiger
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they typically say ur suppose to register it within 60 days but i went like 4 months b4 i did and everytime i got pulled over (which is about 4 times a month, stupid texas police seem to always mess with me) i told them the car was bout two weeks ago and they all said ok


dansinger61
Once the bike changed hands, the previous registration is no longer valid. If the previous owner left the plates on the bike, that was his mistake. You need to register the bike in your own name before you may ride it. There is no "grace period" for this -- if you ride the bike without registering it, you are breaking the law.





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