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When selling a car as is in Illinois, the seller is typically not responsible for registration issues in the buyers state. Ensure the title is correctly transferred and all necessary documentation is provided. The buyer should contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for registration requirements. If the buyer continues to contact you, consider advising them to seek assistance from Missouri authorities.Full Conversation
I sold a car privately in Illinois to someone who lives in Missouri. The car was sold as is. * weeks later they told me they can't register the vehicle to drive in Missouri because of different registration rules. Am I under any obligation because they can't register the car in their own state
In Illinois, when you sell a car "as is," it generally means the buyer accepts the vehicle in its current condition without any warranties.
- You are typically not obligated to assist with registration issues in the buyer's state.
- However, ensure all necessary paperwork for the sale was properly completed on your end.
Would you like information on any specific paperwork requirements for Illinois car sales?
- You are typically not obligated to assist with registration issues in the buyer's state.
- However, ensure all necessary paperwork for the sale was properly completed on your end.
Would you like information on any specific paperwork requirements for Illinois car sales?
I was sold the car by my aunt for $*. I did not want to pay the registration fees in Illinois I just wanted to sell it for cash. My aunt gave me a printed title for the car with her name. So I gave that title to the person I sold it to and they signed the bottom of the title. I gave them that as well as the bill of sale from my aunt to me and another bill of sale from me to the new buyer
It sounds like you might need to look into a few things to ensure the sale was properly conducted:
- The title should have been transferred to your name before selling it to another buyer.
- Ensure that all bills of sale include necessary details like vehicle information, sale price, and signatures.
Do you need further information on how to handle the title transfer in Illinois?
- The title should have been transferred to your name before selling it to another buyer.
- Ensure that all bills of sale include necessary details like vehicle information, sale price, and signatures.
Do you need further information on how to handle the title transfer in Illinois?
I was told that no bill of sale is necessary in Illinois you only have to sign the title over to the new buyer
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In Illinois, when selling a car, the title should typically be transferred to your name before selling it to a new buyer. While a bill of sale is not strictly required, it can help document the transaction.
Would you like more information on the title transfer process in Illinois?
In Illinois, when selling a car, the title should typically be transferred to your name before selling it to a new buyer. While a bill of sale is not strictly required, it can help document the transaction.
Would you like more information on the title transfer process in Illinois?
I did not want to register the car to drive in Illinois because I did not want to pay all the registration fees. I called the department of motor vehicles and talk to someone there and said that and they said for me to just give the title to whoever I'm selling it to and have them sign it
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It seems like there are a few complexities with your car sale. Here are some key points:
- You typically need to transfer the title to your name before reselling.
- A bill of sale, while not mandatory in Illinois, helps document the transaction.
Would you like more information on how to resolve this issue with the buyer in Missouri?
It seems like there are a few complexities with your car sale. Here are some key points:
- You typically need to transfer the title to your name before reselling.
- A bill of sale, while not mandatory in Illinois, helps document the transaction.
Would you like more information on how to resolve this issue with the buyer in Missouri?
Yes I would like more information on how to solve my problem
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In Illinois, while you may not be obligated to assist with Missouri's registration rules, it is important that the title was correctly transferred. Here are some steps you can take:
- Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for specific registration requirements.
- Ensure all documentation, such as bills of sale and the title, are correctly completed.
Would you need more specific guidance on any of these steps?
In Illinois, while you may not be obligated to assist with Missouri's registration rules, it is important that the title was correctly transferred. Here are some steps you can take:
- Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for specific registration requirements.
- Ensure all documentation, such as bills of sale and the title, are correctly completed.
Would you need more specific guidance on any of these steps?
I'm wanting to know what I am obligated to do because I'm not even a resident of Missouri so why should I have to do that
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You are generally not obligated to resolve the registration issues in Missouri if you've properly completed the sale in Illinois. Just ensure the title was correctly transferred and all necessary documentation was provided.
Would you need specific guidance on any documentation or title transfer procedures in Illinois?
You are generally not obligated to resolve the registration issues in Missouri if you've properly completed the sale in Illinois. Just ensure the title was correctly transferred and all necessary documentation was provided.
Would you need specific guidance on any documentation or title transfer procedures in Illinois?
It seems that the title was correctly transferred as far as Illinois is concerned I don't understand why I would be obligated to do anything further but they keep contacting me
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It sounds like you've done what you were required to do on your end. Here are some key points:
- If the title was correctly transferred and all necessary documentation was provided, you're generally not obligated to resolve issues in another state.
- Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for their specific registration requirements.
Is there anything specific about the documentation or title transfer in Illinois that you need more information on?
It sounds like you've done what you were required to do on your end. Here are some key points:
- If the title was correctly transferred and all necessary documentation was provided, you're generally not obligated to resolve issues in another state.
- Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for their specific registration requirements.
Is there anything specific about the documentation or title transfer in Illinois that you need more information on?
Can the buyer in Missouri simply register the car in Illinois because in Illinois a bill of sale isn't even required and the title already signs the car over to them
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The buyer in Missouri cannot simply register the car in Illinois if they reside in Missouri. They need to follow Missouri's registration requirements. Here are some points to consider:
- The buyer should contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for specific registration requirements.
- Ensure all documentation, such as the signed title, is correctly completed.
Do you need more information on the registration process in Missouri?
The buyer in Missouri cannot simply register the car in Illinois if they reside in Missouri. They need to follow Missouri's registration requirements. Here are some points to consider:
- The buyer should contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for specific registration requirements.
- Ensure all documentation, such as the signed title, is correctly completed.
Do you need more information on the registration process in Missouri?
What if they contact Missouri's Department of Revenue and they tell him that I have to pay registration fees in Illinois. This would be obligating me to pay hundreds of dollars more in fees for a car that has already been sold as is
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In Illinois, once you've sold the car and completed the necessary documentation, you are generally not obligated to pay registration fees in another state. Here are key points:
- Ensure the title was correctly signed over to the buyer.
- Advise the buyer to follow Missouri's registration rules.
Would you need more specific guidance or have another question on this issue?
In Illinois, once you've sold the car and completed the necessary documentation, you are generally not obligated to pay registration fees in another state. Here are key points:
- Ensure the title was correctly signed over to the buyer.
- Advise the buyer to follow Missouri's registration rules.
Would you need more specific guidance or have another question on this issue?
The buyer told me that he wants to mail me the title of the car back and he wants me to go and register the car in Illinois and issue him another title. I don't want to do this it will cost me hundreds of dollars more and this is after the sale which was as is
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You are generally not obligated to comply with the buyer's request to re-register the car in Illinois and issue a new title. The sale was "as is," and the title was correctly transferred. Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for their registration requirements.
Would you like more information on Illinois title transfer rules or any other specific aspect of your sale?
You are generally not obligated to comply with the buyer's request to re-register the car in Illinois and issue a new title. The sale was "as is," and the title was correctly transferred. Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for their registration requirements.
Would you like more information on Illinois title transfer rules or any other specific aspect of your sale?
In this situation is it possible for the buyer to register the car to drive without contacting me any further
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The buyer in Missouri will need to follow Missouri's registration requirements to register the car. Once the title was signed over and the sale was completed, your obligations typically end.
Would you like more information on the registration process in Missouri to provide to the buyer?
The buyer in Missouri will need to follow Missouri's registration requirements to register the car. Once the title was signed over and the sale was completed, your obligations typically end.
Would you like more information on the registration process in Missouri to provide to the buyer?
I don't understand why the buyer keeps telling me that he can't register the car when I have given him the title and a bill of sale
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It sounds like you've done what you needed to do on your end. Here are some points to consider:
- Ensure the title was correctly signed over to the buyer.
- Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for specific registration requirements.
Would you like more information on the registration process in Missouri to help the buyer?
It sounds like you've done what you needed to do on your end. Here are some points to consider:
- Ensure the title was correctly signed over to the buyer.
- Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for specific registration requirements.
Would you like more information on the registration process in Missouri to help the buyer?
How can I confirm that the title was correctly signed over to the buyer
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To confirm that the title was correctly signed over to the buyer, you should check the following:
- The title was signed by the seller (your aunt, if she was the official owner) in the appropriate section.
- The buyer has signed in the designated area.
- All necessary information like the date of sale and odometer reading was filled out.
Would you need more detailed information on any of these steps?
To confirm that the title was correctly signed over to the buyer, you should check the following:
- The title was signed by the seller (your aunt, if she was the official owner) in the appropriate section.
- The buyer has signed in the designated area.
- All necessary information like the date of sale and odometer reading was filled out.
Would you need more detailed information on any of these steps?
I gave the buyer a copy of the bill of sale of the car from my aunt to me. I also gave him a bill of sale from me to the buyer. Her address and my address are on the first bill of sale and my address and the buyer's address are on the second bill of sale. I believe those two bills of sale correctly show that he is the owner legally now and that along with the title which transfers the car from my aunt directly to the buyer means that I have fulfilled all of my legal requirements and since I sold the car as is I'm not further obligated to do anything or pay any additional fees is that correct
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It appears you've done everything required for the sale in Illinois. The buyer should follow Missouri's registration rules. You are generally not obligated to pay any additional fees or address registration issues in another state.
Would you need more information on any specific part of this process?
It appears you've done everything required for the sale in Illinois. The buyer should follow Missouri's registration rules. You are generally not obligated to pay any additional fees or address registration issues in another state.
Would you need more information on any specific part of this process?
The buyer keeps contacting me should I just block him so we can't text me any further because it is upsetting me
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It sounds like you've done everything required on your end. If the buyer continues to contact you and it's upsetting, you could consider blocking them. However, you might want to send a final message advising them to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for further assistance on their end.
Would you like more information on how to handle persistent communication from the buyer?
It sounds like you've done everything required on your end. If the buyer continues to contact you and it's upsetting, you could consider blocking them. However, you might want to send a final message advising them to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for further assistance on their end.
Would you like more information on how to handle persistent communication from the buyer?
Can the Missouri Department of Revenue do anything legally against me in this situation that I have to worry about
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Generally, the Missouri Department of Revenue cannot take legal action against you as you have sold the car "as is" and completed the necessary documentation on your end in Illinois. The buyer needs to follow Missouri's registration rules.
Would you like more information on how to handle this situation further?
Generally, the Missouri Department of Revenue cannot take legal action against you as you have sold the car "as is" and completed the necessary documentation on your end in Illinois. The buyer needs to follow Missouri's registration rules.
Would you like more information on how to handle this situation further?
Can I offer the buyer a bill of sale that just shows the car being sold directly from my aunt to him so he can take that into Missouri Department of Revenue and register the car with the title which already shows the car going from my aunt to him
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It seems unnecessary and potentially problematic to create a new bill of sale showing the car being sold directly from your aunt to the buyer. This could complicate the documentation and might not resolve the buyer's registration issue. It would be best for the buyer to follow Missouri's registration requirements with the current documentation. If the buyer continues to have issues, they should contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for assistance.
Would you like any more specific guidance on how to communicate this to the buyer or any other aspect of this process?
It seems unnecessary and potentially problematic to create a new bill of sale showing the car being sold directly from your aunt to the buyer. This could complicate the documentation and might not resolve the buyer's registration issue. It would be best for the buyer to follow Missouri's registration requirements with the current documentation. If the buyer continues to have issues, they should contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for assistance.
Would you like any more specific guidance on how to communicate this to the buyer or any other aspect of this process?
The buyer is telling me that in this situation there is no way he can register the car to drive without me doing something. Is that true
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It's unlikely that you need to do anything beyond what you've already done. The buyer should contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for registration requirements. You have provided the necessary documentation as required in Illinois.
Would you like any more specific guidance on how to handle this situation?
It's unlikely that you need to do anything beyond what you've already done. The buyer should contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for registration requirements. You have provided the necessary documentation as required in Illinois.
Would you like any more specific guidance on how to handle this situation?
Is it true that providing him with a legal bill of sale from my aunt to me and a legal bill of sale from me to the buyer as well as giving him the Illinois title which shows the car going directly from my aunt to him I have done everything legally correct to transfer the title to him as far as Illinois Law is concerned
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It sounds like you have done everything required on your end for the sale in Illinois. Here are the key points:
- The title should have been signed over to the buyer.
- Bills of sale, while not required, help document the transaction.
- Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for registration requirements.
Would you like any more specific guidance or have another question?
It sounds like you have done everything required on your end for the sale in Illinois. Here are the key points:
- The title should have been signed over to the buyer.
- Bills of sale, while not required, help document the transaction.
- Advise the buyer to contact the Missouri Department of Revenue for registration requirements.
Would you like any more specific guidance or have another question?
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