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cross21114
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May 06, 2017

How do you move a motorhome purchased from another state

Suppose you buy a used motorhome from out of state from a private seller. How do you move it to your state? In other words, would the seller let you move it on their license plates and insurance? I guess you could arrange insurance but, for example, I could not get plates until I brought it back to Maryland and had it inspected.

Thanks,

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  • Can you contact the DMV of the state you plan to purchase in and ask if you can buy a temporary license tag to get it home? You should obtain your own insurance before moving it.

    I, as a seller, would not want to leave my tag or use my insurance for you get it home. Too much can happen, too much legal consequences in case of accident.
  • You drive it.

    Sorry, couldn't resist.

    Get your own insurance. Don't depend upon someone else's insurance.

    Then drive it home. Make sure you have a notarized bill of sale and a copy of the old registration. If the seller will leave the plates on, fine. If not don't worry. You might get stopped, but the policeman will understand your situation when you provide those documents.