Buy then sell car w/out registering it

[qwik219d9]

Buy then sell car w/out registering it

Can I buy a car get a bill of sale and the title then turn around and sell it
w/ out even registering it?

and while it's for sale drive it around w/ a tempuary tag?

I've observed the folks next door w/ a tempuary tag on their car for over three years I don't think they ever intend on registering it.
Thanks

[SMWS6TA]

That varies from state to state. It may also depend on if your state requires a business license to conduct such transactions.

Car dealers can in all states but as a non-dealer not sure.

I know here in AL if I buy/sell more than 6 cars per calender yr I am considered a business and would need to get a license. This would be mostly for tax purposes.

Temp tags are usually good for up to 30 days from time of sale.

[RONS98TA]

Unless the tags are stolen and they just have been lucky that they haven't been pulled over.

[pajeff02]

Only way to get a temporary tag in PA is to register it. However, the best way here to drive an unregistered vehicle is to have a friend in the automotive business and "borrow" his dealer plate.

[qwik219d9]

so can I sell car w/out registering it?
because if I have to register it I'll have to I insure it too.

[Firebirdjones]

I would tend to think you could sell a car without it being licensed and insured, as many people do that quite often here.

Here in AZ you can print off a temp tag right from your computer at home. It's a simple 3 day tag that costs $1 or $2 (can't remember which, it's been a while since I've done it) The purpose of this tag is to get a newly purchased car from point A to point B before the registration process has been complete.

[pajeff02]

so can I sell car w/out registering it?
because if I have to register it I'll have to I insure it too.

Should be able to, just cannot drive it around while it is for sale.

[RONS98TA]

You can own a car in MD without having it tagged or insured. You just can't drive it on public roads. I have had cars sit in my yard for a year without being registered or tagged while I was working on it to get it ready for inspection. I did however get the car titled in my name, so when I did want to sell it, it was just 1 less step to take to get it ready.