You will need to make sure you bring Bill of Sale paperwork to the transaction. We also recommend calling ahead of your visit to the DMV so that you have all of the proper paperwork ready when you get there. You will need to have your automotive insurance secured with your carrier prior to driving the vehicle away from the purchase location. It is absolutely crucial, when buying a vehicle, that you have the title signed over to you at the time of purchase. Until your registration is finalized, moving permits are required by law. You can obtain them from your state DMV. These can be a little tricky to get for a car that you don’t own. Consider alternative options such as transportation from the transaction site to the DMV and back to the vehicle. If you choose to drive your newly purchased vehicle, which we do not recommend, and you have the unfortunate luck of being pulled over, try explaining to the officer—bill of sale in hand—that you have just purchased and are headed to the DMV. If you choose to put a deposit on the vehicle prior to the full purchase, remember to get a record of that deposit from the seller. This can come in the form of a bank statement showing they received the money. Make sure all agreements and money exchanges are in writing and signed by all buyers and sellers.