License, Registration and Titles...

[mountain dew]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina

I had posted my story earlier about not having a valid drivers license since 1997. I am in the process of reinstating it but before I start car shopping etc. I needed to ask a quick question.

Is it possible to buy a vehicle from a private party and have the title transferred over to me without plating the vehicle or obtaining a drivers license and insurance? I was wondering this because upon reinstating my drivers license I am going to be required to have an interlock system installed in my vehicle but I remembered reading somewhere that if you register a vehicle and have the title transfered you are required to have an interlock system installed regardless if you are driving the vehicle or not.

I guess what I am trying to say is I would like to go ahead and obtain the vehicle along with it's title while repairing and doing restoration on it before I run out and reinstate my license, obtain insurance and have the interlock system installed. Does this sound like something that can be done?

 

[InsaneJane]

Sure, happens all the time. Many antique, classic, and other vehicles are basically in storage and parked on private propperty.
You can even tittle and register a vehicle in one name and also have "In the care of: John Doe" placed right on the tittle and/or the regisration if you want.

Call your DMV and ask.