You need to bring the title and your bill of sale to the DMV to see what their policy is in such a situation and whether or not you have any options. The DMV may be able to assist you in locating the owner of the vehicle so the owner can perfect the transfer if necessary.
A Notarized signature is not a necessary component of a vehicle transfer in the state of California
just go to the registration office
nope
The only way is to have had a written agreement of the seller's plans...notarized. If you don't have that, you can't register the car.
Some state approved motor vehicle bill of sale forms do require the seller's and buyer's signatures be notarized.
Collected by the State when you register the vehicle.
Generally, you must have the title, signed by the seller/owner, and a bill of sale in order to register the vehicle in your name. The sale isn't valid unless the buyer receives both. If the seller does not turn over the title, the buyer cannot register the car and has no proof that the seller owned the vehicle. If you have questions contact the Department of Motor Vehicles in your jurisdiction.
Yes. The seller/financer could become the lien holder of the vehicle until full payment is made. Such a transaction needs to be in writing, agreed to and signed by all parties and duly notarized
In California it is the responsibility of the seller to provide verification of a current smog inspection before conducting a sales transfer of a vehicle. Without a smog certification from the seller you don't have a right to return the vehicle, but the seller is still responsible to pay for certification and any necessary repairs to pass California emission requirements.
No, it is not a requirement in Texas that the bill of sale be notarized. Both the buyer and seller do need to sign it.
You will pay sales tax where you register the vehicle. Last time I checked Florida has sales tax...
YES. There should be some income taxes paid for the sale of a capital asset by the seller on the 1040 federal income tax return. And by the buyer some taxes to the DMV when they try to register the unregistered vehicle that they are supposed to have purchased from the seller of the unregistered vehicle.
The seller will get the title. It may vary in different states, but I would suggest the buyer have a notarized document prepared which has a promise that the seller will turn the vehicle/title over. It a chance that buyer will take.