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The registration is usually based on the blue book valueor the weight and use of vehicle. We recently bought a huge old fire truck and even though the blue book is really low they charge it based on the wear to the roads. It is the sales tax that is big for what the bill of sale is for. If you say that you paid $3500 for it you have to pay tax on the $3500. If you say you paid a dollor than you pay tax on a dollor. Keep in mind that your parents can gift a car to you which means that you don't pay the tax you just pay the transfer and retitle fees. I had my parents do this once I paid off my car that was loaned under them. Just remember to get it SMOGGED first.
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