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I was told at the usa border: - an American citizen, living abroad, can own a usa registered vehicle. - you must have a 'tie' to the usa (this is the tricky part, many situations can be seen as a tie) in order to own a usa registered car and NOT be a resident. I was told this by the border agent last summer. I am Canadian, live in Mexico, and have a USA registered vehicle... got into a long discussion about it, the agent said I had to EXPORT the vehicle out of the usa since I have no ties to the usa ... he did let me through, as a favour (he said) since I was driving back to Mexico from Canada ... I would like a DEFINITIVE answer to this question though: WHAT IS A TIE TO THE USA?
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo. If you're only going to be in the United States temporarily your International Driving Permit (IDP) will be sufficient for operating a motor vehicle. If you plan on becoming a resident you would have to be classified as such before you're able to get your driver license from a state DMV. Since driving privelages are state controlled the resident qualifications may and will vary depending on location.
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∙ 9y agoThere is nothing to prevent it. There may be issues with inheritance rights, but ownership is allowed.
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∙ 14y agoYes. This is America.
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∙ 14y agoYes, anyone can own a car in the US.
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