Curiosity: buying out of state vehicle with expired registration

[NikatKimber]

Thinking about doing the "live in" RV for a time while we build, after I sell this house, so I have some time to plan. Anyways, I want a towable since I'll need a truck around the property anyways, so I've been researching hauling trucks, and ran across one that mentioned having 3 years of back registration. I've never dealt with that from out of state, any experience here?

 

[Backstrap]

I don’t believe the fact that it hasn’t been registered in three years in another state will affect you - you just need the title to it for registering it in Oklahoma within 30 days of purchasing it.

 

[NikatKimber]

Hmm. Would the other state release the title without paying the back taxes?

 

[Backstrap]

Not sure - you might want to call the state it’s titled in and ask that. If they won’t, then deduct those charges from your agreed upon purchase price. Or better yet make the current owner pay all past due registration fees; etc. as a condition of your purchase.

 

[918evo]

You should be able to title it in OK without any penalties, but call the tag office you plan on using beforehand to confirm. There is no need to contact the previous state.

 

[User67828]

It's been about 7 years now, but I bought a Bronco from Texas and had to pay a huge penalty for overdue registration. Penalty was like $250, registration and other fees were around $50. Paid a 1/3 of what the truck cost me just to tag the damn thing. Needless to say, it's a life lesson I wont forget.

 

[CHenry]

Each state is different I've learned, AR is a particular PITA. Which state are you talking about?

 

[NikatKimber]

Each state is different I've learned, AR is a particular PITA. Which state are you talking about?

California.

They put it in the ad: "3 years back registration. $1600"

That's what the truck costs roughly ($1500) but it's in good enough condition and has the features to be worth $3k even if the line "Runs drives stops and steers, no check engine or abs light on." isn't accurate.

It's only a supercab, I really need a crew cab for the two car seats, so this is mostly a curiosity.