Hi guys / gals,

If I'm buying from a private party (in California), do I have to pay tax?

Also, if the car is older that 4 years (2003), does the seller need to do smog check within 90 days?

Thanks

 

Yes and yes. You pay sales tax when you go change the title at the DMV. They take the tax from whatever sale price you've put on the title.

You have to smog 2003 for change of ownership. By law, seller is responsible for smog.

 

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