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• How many vehicles can I sell a year before I have to get an auto dealers license?

  • Buying and Selling > Dealers And Salesperson > Car Dealers License

  Dealers License Requirements for Auto Sales by State The definition of a car dealer is different in every state. In some states, such as Indiana, you can sell up to 12 cars per calendar year before you qualify as a dealer, while in other states, such as Oregon, car dealers are anyone selling cars - including used cars and new cars - for profit, regardless of the number sold. More specifically, any person selling a vehicle that is not his own, or a vehicle that was purchased for the express purpose resale, is considered a dealer in these states. Once you qualify as an auto dealer, you are required to carry a state-issued dealer license. For this reason, it is important to know the number of car sales permitted, before you qualify for an auto dealers license. Consult the grid below for the..

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• How can I prove my car isn't a lemon when selling a used car?

  • Reports and Records > Vehicle Records

  Provide a Vehicle History Report The best way to prove your used car isn’t a lemon when selling it is to provide to any prospective buyer comprehensive service records and a vehicle history report. A lemon is a recently-purchased used car that suffers repeated mechanical failures and costs the buyer considerable expense. Everyone is afraid of buying a lemon when searching for a used car. In fact, that’s the number one fear people have when entering the market for a used car. Used cars, unlike new cars, cannot be returned under any "Lemon Laws."  Used cars are purchased as-is, and any problems become the buyer's responsibility. Obviously, no one can guarantee how a used car will perform in the future, yet if your used car has a solid maintenance and performance record, that..

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• Can I buy or sell a car if I have a warrant?

  • Tickets Fines Citations > Warrants

  There’s no law against this. However, if you sell the vehicle to an out of state buyer who, by law, must submit to a Vehicle Identification Number inspection, you will be exposing yourself to police scrutiny. This also bears true with buying a vehicle. If you register and title it under your name, your arrest warrant will appear on DMV records. And there’s a strong chance DMV officials will alert local..

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• How do I complete a title transfer in Montana?

  • Title > Title Transfer

  Montana Title Transfer When You Sell Car Here's what you need to do: Assign the car title to the buyer, making sure to complete all required sections.  Sign and date the car title before a notary. Complete a bill of sale. Be sure to make a copy for your own files. Before handing over the keys, remove your license plates. MT Title Transfer When You Buy Car Visit your local MVD office (in most scenarios this will be your county treasurer) with: The assigned title.  The bill of sale. Proper identification. A Statement of Fact (form MV100), if requested from the county treasurer. A completed Application for Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle (form MV1).   Payment for $12 title fee and, if applicable, registration fee. Registration and titling generally occur at..

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• How do I complete a title transfer in Nevada?

  • Title > Title Transfer

  Whether you are buying or selling a vehicle, there are steps you'll need to take in order to complete a title transfer. Nevada Title Transfer if You Buy Car You must transfer the title within 30 days of the purchase date. To do so, visit your local DMV office with: The assigned car title with your signature. A bill of sale only if the sale price is not included on the title. Your Nevada Emission Vehicle Inspection Report, if applicable. Your Nevada Evidence of Insurance Card. Proof of a Vehicle Identification Number Inspection, if applicable. A completed Application for Vehicle Registration (VP-222).  Payment of title and registration fees.  NV Title Transfer if You Sell Car Here's what you need to do: Properly sign-off on the car title.  Complete a bill of sale..

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