Yes, generally you can buy a car outside of California and register it in California without any problems. The only exception is a new car, defined by California law as any car that's less than 2 years old or has fewer than 7,500 miles on the odometer when you buy it.
Form 130-U The application is used by the County Tax Assessor-Collector (CTAC) and the Comptroller's office to calculate the amount of motor vehicle tax due. The application includes a motor vehicle tax statement section to document the following: the motor vehicle sales tax due on a Texas sale of a motor vehicle.
The vehicle must meet all federal and state importation requirements prior to titling and/or registering the vehicle in Texas. Step 1: Properly import your vehicle. Step 2: Obtain a passing applicable vehicle inspection. Step 3: Obtain a VIN inspection. Step 4: Apply for Texas title/registration.
To register, head to the DMV and submit: A Completed Application for Title or Registration (Form REG 343). The Vehicle's Out-of-State Title. The Vehicle's Out-of-State Registration. Proof of Insurance. A Valid Smog Certificate. Payment for Fees (see "Fees" below).
In addition to the title, ask the seller to provide you with: The signed vehicle title. Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) Any other supporting documents, such as release of lien or power of attorney.
Form 130-U, Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (PDF) (application), documents the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) title application information for motor vehicles and off-highway vehicles (OHVs).
To transfer an Out-of-State titled vehicle, bring in or mail the following to our offices: Out of State title, signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s). Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration), signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s). Proof of insurance in the buyer's name.
Form 130-U The application includes a motor vehicle tax statement section to document the following: the motor vehicle sales tax due on a Texas sale of a motor vehicle. a gift from one eligible party to another eligible party. an even trade between two parties. a new resident tax.
Application for Texas Title and/or Registration, Title Transfer (Form-130-U)
To transfer an Out-of-State titled vehicle, bring in or mail the following to our offices: Out of State title, signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s). Form 130-U (Application for Texas Title and/or Registration), signed and dated by the seller(s) and buyer(s). Proof of insurance in the buyer's name.