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Originally posted by OverRev
wat if one is buying a US vehicle from a private seller, how can u get orig. title & orig. bill of sale? can i just get a transfer form from an insurance company and fill it up like we do here in BC?? and for the bill of sale, i wonder do i needa fill up any special form if the car is sold under market value, like we do here in BC, and at last how can u do a lien check on US vehicle??
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Oops sorry, I didnt see this question here.
1) The seller even if they're private must have the original title as that is the only document that proves that they own the vehicle. Most states do not have a transfer form - the back of the title has a spot where the previous owner can sign the title which effectively says they are releasing ownership to whoever has the title. Bill of sale is not a standard document, just type something up make sure it has the VIN, your name and address, their name and address, make/model/year, kms, and the price (and the currency ie $USD).
2) If they have a clean and clear title in their name in their possession, that is in itself proof there are no liens. In the US, if you owe money on a car, the person who you owe money to holds the title in their name until you make the last payment in which case they will transfer the title to them. So to recap, if they have the title in their name in their possession, the vehicle is clear of liens.