Forum Discussion

tyoungs's avatar
tyoungs
Explorer
Jul 31, 2018

Private purchase in Texas - need title for Michigan

We just purchased a new to us 2017 Entegra Aspire in Texas from a private party. All went well and we brought the unit home to Michigan on the Texas plates with our own insurance on the unit. Previo...
Class A
coolmom42's avatar
coolmom42
Explorer II
Jul 31, 2018
Matt_Colie wrote:
From my experience:
If you take the title and the BoA letter to a SoS office, they will set up a new title, charge you the MI Sales tax and license fees and issue a new plate. It should be that simple.

I have bought and sold several vehicles with leans on the title and a latter of discharge and never had an issue.

Things can change, but try it as soon as you can. Michigan has a relatively short legal transfer time.

Matt


Maybe he meant bill of sale, not title.

About Motorhome Group

38,758 PostsLatest Activity: Nov 02, 2025