How to Buy a Van in Another State

Looking for the perfect Mercedes-Benz van but can’t find the right offer in Michigan? Many Grand Rapids buyers wonder if they can buy a van out of state. In short, yes, you can buy a van out of state.

Buying a van in another state is easier than you think, and at Mercedes-Benz Van Center - Grand Rapids, we specialize in helping customers from west Michigan and beyond find and purchase the ideal commercial or passenger van—even if they have to cross state lines to do it. Read on to learn more about how to buy a van in another state.

Registering a Van in Another State

After buying a van in another state, the first thing you may be asking yourself is how to register that van in the state you’re from. Adding your license plate on a vehicle after buying your van out of state only requires a few documents and a trip to the DMV:

1. Ask for a bill of sale that has the purchase price you paid listed clearly, and find your local DMV on a website like DMV Near Me.
2. When you visit your local DMV, make sure to have the following items with you:
   1. Bill of sale
   2. Completed application for vehicle transaction form
   3. Title of the vehicle signed by the previous owner
   4. Lienholders’ names and addresses
   5. Filled out odometer disclosure state for title transfer
   6. Tax Form RUT-50 Private Party Vehicle Tax Transaction
   7. Registration Fees
   8. Proof of insurance
   9. Proof of residency

Let the DMV clerk know that you purchased the van out of state with the intent of titling and registering it at your address.

1. The clerk will most likely return your bill of sale, but they will keep your MI title and ask that you pay the appropriate difference in sales tax between the two states.
2. Keep your eye on your mailbox for a new title.

Taxes and Fees on Out-of-State Vans

Your local sales tax, the difference between MI and other states’ sales tax, and any applicable processing fees at your DMV are the only major payments that you will need to make beyond the purchase price of your new van should you choose to purchase in MI. Don’t worry about having to pay hundreds of extra dollars because the process is most likely the same as if you were registering a new van from South Bend, IN or Kalamazoo, MI.

Buying a Van Out of State? We Make It Easy at Mercedes-Benz Van Center - Grand Rapids

If you’re still asking if you can buy a van out of state, the answer is yes—with Mercedes-Benz Van Center - Grand Rapids, it’s a seamless process. Whether you’re buying a van out of state for your business or personal use, we can handle all the details. Contact us today, and let us help you with buying a van in another state. If you have any further questions on how to buy a van in another state, stop by Grand Rapids. We have a wide inventory of luxury vans just waiting for a test drive.