Buying a used motorcycle: Difference between revisions

(4 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)

Line 15:

# Give the seller the money and have them sign over the title.

# If the vehicle is under 7 years old, get a [https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/VR-181.pdf notorized bill of sale], otherwise you'll need to pay taxes on the average retail price on [https://nada.com nada.com].

#* If you're buying a cheaper bike, it may not be worthwhile to meet the seller again and pay notary fees. Check the price first.

# Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use [https://www.progressive.com/motorcycle/ Progressive].

# Take the title and bill of sale to a tag and title place. I went to [https://g.page/motorcartagandtitle?share Motor Car Tag & Title].

## You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration.

#* You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration.

#* If the motorcycle is already inspected, you'll pay for registration and be done.

#* The new title will be mailed to your address.

# Get the motorcycle inspected. [https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/vsi/Lookup#!/ Inspection Lookup]

# Return to the tag and title ~~with the inspection certificate~~ to get the full registration.

#* I went to AK Cycles in Gaithersburg, MD. They charge $75 + tax.

#~~# I went to AK Cycles.~~

# Return to the tag and title to get the full registration.

## Motor Car Tag & Title charges for registration, $9 MVA fee, and $20 shop fee.

#* Motor Car Tag & Title charges for registration ($104 for 2 years), $9 MVA fee, and $20 shop fee.

## You can do also do this online.

#* You can do also do this online.

@@ Line 15: / Line 15: @@
 # Give the seller the money and have them sign over the title.
 # If the vehicle is under 7 years old, get a [https://mva.maryland.gov/Documents/VR-181.pdf notorized bill of sale], otherwise you'll need to pay taxes on the average retail price on [https://nada.com nada.com].
+#* If you're buying a cheaper bike, it may not be worthwhile to meet the seller again and pay notary fees. Check the price first.
 # Once in your possession, get insurance online. I use [https://www.progressive.com/motorcycle/ Progressive].
 # Take the title and bill of sale to a tag and title place. I went to [https://g.page/motorcartagandtitle?share Motor Car Tag & Title].
-## You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration.
+#* You'll pay the sales tax (6%), title fee ($100), tag fee ($20), MVA fees ($20), and the shop's fee (~$60) and get a temporary registration.
+#* If the motorcycle is already inspected, you'll pay for registration and be done.
+#* The new title will be mailed to your address.
 # Get the motorcycle inspected. [https://egov.maryland.gov/msp/vsi/Lookup#!/ Inspection Lookup]
-# Return to the tag and title with the inspection certificate to get the full registration.
+#* I went to AK Cycles in Gaithersburg, MD. They charge $75 + tax.
-## I went to AK Cycles.
+# Return to the tag and title to get the full registration.
-## Motor Car Tag & Title charges for registration, $9 MVA fee, and $20 shop fee.
+#* Motor Car Tag & Title charges for registration ($104 for 2 years), $9 MVA fee, and $20 shop fee.
-## You can do also do this online.
+#* You can do also do this online.