If I buy a car in Washington state and drive it to Utah and register it in Utah

Dec 22, 2024
4:14:59pm

Jeff Spicoli All-American

is there anything out of the ordinary that I need to be aware of?

And do I add the car to my insurance the day I buy it so it is insured for the two days it will take to drive it to my home in Utah?

TIA.

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If I buy a car in Washington state and drive it to Utah and register it in Utah

Jeff Spicoli

Dec 22, 4:14pm

as for the insurance question, I would call your insurance before hand and ask if they have a grace period

JOPE

Dec 22, 4:18pm

Just make sure you get the title and that it’s signed over to you

Jersey hunter

Dec 22, 4:19pm

I did this exact thing a year ago. Call your insurance so you're covered

Schultz is back

Dec 22, 4:23pm

Read your policy. Most automatically include a newly purchased vehicle under policy. Generally, you get a short period

SierraCoug

Dec 22, 4:27pm

I'd insure it before driving. I believe you can register online too.

cruoti

Dec 22, 4:41pm

I recently did this. Bought it in CA for my niece. Had the title in my

BYUFBDAD

Dec 22, 4:48pm

Pretty sure you can’t drive it out of California but have to have it….

Talcoug

Dec 22, 5:48pm

Not if I don't register it in CA. Bought from a private party, they handed me

BYUFBDAD

Dec 22, 8:33pm

Related question- anyone been pulled over transporting an unregistered car?

Jersey hunter

Dec 22, 5:13pm

I believe it's up to the cop if you just have a bill of sale. I was pulled over

cruoti

Dec 22, 5:28pm

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