Many buyers don’t know what to do after you buy a used car from a private seller, so they relish the idea of being the car owner. But apart from driving it around, you must do the following things. Getting your title transferred is the first thing. Now, the car is yours, and its care is your responsibility. The first thing to do is to take an insurance policy. The second thing is to get your car registered at the DMV of your state. Every state DMV has different requirements regarding paperwork, but it generally includes: Bill of sale, VIN, Title deed, Proof Of Insurance, Safety and Emission Certificates, and Sales Tax Receipt, etc. Get your car inspected and get it to a mechanic for any repairs required. After this, you can take your car on the road.