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Originally Posted by johnbuckley
Thanks , you have already touched on possible difficulties that I was unaware of ... As a non-USA national can I even purchase, tax and insure a car? Is getting proof of ownership/registering the car in my name a lengthy process, thus delaying the start? If I buy in say Fl can I sell in Ca?
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My guess is that you may have to have a temporary address in the state where you register the car. If you buy the car in Washington State I can be that temporary addy for you. Best to check with the state(s) Department of Licensing/Deparment of Motor Vehicles, etc (also in the US, every state's vehicle licensing bureau has a different name
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It is not normally a lengthy process. The simplest is to go to an office of the DOL/DMV of the state in which you purchase the car with the seller. The clerk will do the transfer of ownership in minutes. You will pay sales tax (rate depends on the state/county/city) and the license fees.
I have bought cars in a state other than the one I live in, registered it in my state, and sold it in a 3rd state. I don't see a problem with buying in Florida and selling in California. For peace of mind, contact both states to be sure.