"This is all dependant on requirements of the state you are buying in!!!"
EXACTLY!
Apparently, the OP lives in NC. Therefore, he has to comply with the titling and registration laws in NC.
The "dealer" has to comply with the laws in the state where his business is located. He really doesn't care how they do things in any other state.
The OP has never stated where the dealer is.
By the way, in many states, if somebody transfers (sells) a certain number of vehicles per year, he MUST get a dealer's license, AND he must comply with all the dealer regulations.
It would be nice to know how the OP handled this situation, and what state the dealer was in.
