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If a relative gives me an out-of-state used car, how do I transfer my current FL plate to the new car?

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You will need to take the plate in question along with the title of the vehicle given to you to the DMV and perform a transfer of ownership into your name. They will change the tag from your existing vehicle to the vehicle given to you.

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What paperwork do I need to have my VIN inspected by the police dept?

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A title is always good to have, but a bill of sale or last registration record also helps. If you don't have any of these, that may be the reason you are being asked to have your vehicle inspected by law enforcement. It is commonly required when owners are unable to show proof of title or a vehicle is being registered or title in a new state having been registered elsewhere.

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I'm selling my car from Iowa to a Florida resident that has a valid Florida plate. How much to register the car?

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I recommend you call the Florida DMV. It's probably going to depend on the age and the value of the vehicle. I think the obligation is on the buyer to have insurance and to get it registered. You could probably just let them get a temporary tag in Iowa and then let them worry about it when they get it to Florida.

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What plates or paperwork does an out of state buyer of my Florida registered vehicle use to drive the car back to their home state?

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I would let them worry about that. Their best bet may be to get a temporary tag in your state and then worry about it when they get there. If they want to slap on a plate they already have, I don't see how that could be your worry, unless it's a relative. If that's the case, you COULD just let them drive it on your plate until they get there. You'll want to cancel your registration and insurance on it as soon as possible, though, because you'll probably get a partial refund.

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Can the title be in a different name and another person register and insure the car (that second person being a Florida homeowner)?

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No, you cannot register it unless the titled person transfers it to you. However, you can add it to your insurance if the car is in someone else’s name. But you are taking on the responsibility for their driving habits (if they wreck it, you may be responsible)!

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Are out-of-state officers able to sign the odometer verification form for an out-of-state vehicle?

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Yes they can do this, they share information like this.

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If I forgot to transfer the title from the bank to myself, will there be a heavy fine for being late?

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It will be a $20 fine if you don’t register the title in your name within 30 days after purchase.

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