Buying an RV out of State - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Speedhitch · RV-Dreams Family Member

Buying an RV out of State

Luvglass · RV-Dreams Family Member

No, you should be able to get a temp plate to return it to your state. You may have sales tax questions though. I think it varies by state.

Jim01 · RV-Dreams Family Member

In our case, we were issued a temporary permit for Florida that was good for, I think, 30 days.

Before that expired, we were able to register the RV in South Dakota. Check with the selling dealer or state and the state you are going to register it in. They should be able to help.

Jim

2fortheroad · RV-Dreams Family Member

We purchased from owner in NC, used his plates and bill of sale to return to Idaho. Payed sales tax when we registered in Idaho. Mailed plates back to seller.

janni · RV-Dreams Family Member

We only WISHED we could. Bought ours in MT and had to drive 10 hrs. to ND--pay the sales tax, liscense, and registration.

Maine Guide · RV-Dreams Community Member

We live in Cumberland Center, Maine just a short distance from Portland and found a unit we wanted just outside of Portland, Oregon. Now that's a meaningful distance away for sure. Condo went under contract this afternoon.

Both we and the private seller agreed to use a RV dealer to do a pre-delivery inspection of both the 5th wheel and tow vehicle to our specifications. The dealer then handled all the paperwork to transfer title to our name and shipped UPS Priority Over Night the necessary documents to pay sales taxes and registration fees to the State of Maine. My choice to remain a resident of my home state at least for the time being. We have already shipped boxes of clothing and other necessities to the dealership via UPS and they will be awaiting our arrival. I will either UPS or hand carry the two registrations and plates and will be ready to travel (fully insured) following our orientation to our new home.

We fly from Portland, Maine to Portland, Oregon on Tuesday March 1st to begin our new lifestyle. Our only specific appointment is to attend the RV-Dreams Tennessee Rally in mid April. Then we'll visit family and friends on the way North to enjoy the warm summer months at our log cabin deep into the mountains of western Maine.

Next winter.....sunshine!!! smile

2006 Mobile Suites 38RL3 ~
2006 Ford F350 diesel crew cab dually tow boss package

-- Edited by Maine Guide on Sunday 13th of February 2011 07:07:56 PM

RickandJanice · RV-Dreams Family Member

If the state is a neighboring state, you might inquire about the taxes. I know Ohio and Indiana have an agreement that if you purchase in Indiana, the dealer will charge Ohio sales tax and some will even take care of the registration. We bought our first two campers this way. We have been told that most state that share borders usually have this type of agreement.

When we purchased our current unit in Maryland, we had to pay Ohio sales tax at the time we registered it in Ohio. Just had to sign a sales tax waiver in Maryland and provide copies of our Ohio Drivers License showing we were Ohio Residents. Then the dealer gave us 30 day temporary Maryland plate.

-- Edited by RickandJanice on Sunday 13th of February 2011 07:58:36 PM

Speedhitch · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanks for the information. I knew this was the place to come to.

sirwinston21 · RV-Dreams Family Member

Speedy, we purchased our new rig in Ohio. It came with a temporary tag good for 3 or 4 weeks. We did not have to pay sales tax to Ohio but we did with Texas. I called the county tax people in LIvingston TX and she mailed me a packet that explained how to determine my costs and sales tax. Mailed it back wih a check and got my plates a week later. In fact I figured wrong and was $5.60 short but they sent the plates anyway and asked me to reimburse them.