Live in Tennessee but work in California. Want to buy in Cal but register in TN

[Sam moll]

So I live in Tennessee but work in California. I was waiting to be in California to buy existing inventory because where I live doesn't have much of what I want. And since I knew I was going to be in California I wanted to just buy out there. Is there any way around registering it in Cali. I am okay with paying the California sales tax because Tennessee recognizes it as paid taxes already. I have tried contacting support but really never get a concise answer. They say they can give me a trip permit, but I am out in cali for longer than that. Any help would be great.

 

[bluenycom]

People buy cars out of state all the time. You pay tax and registration base on your home address. In cases like this, you normally have to do the registration yourself. Depending on the state, you likely have to pay the sale tax when registering for the car at your home state.

 

[Sam moll]

People buy cars out of state all the time. You pay tax and registration base on your home address. In cases like this, you normally have to do the registration yourself. Depending on the state, you likely have to pay the sale tax when registering for the car at your home state.

i understand this, yet i beleive california is different when taking delivery in CA.

 

[bluenycom]

i understand this, yet i beleive california is different when taking delivery in CA.

Not really, I have seen blogger who picked up at Fremont and drove back to Canada and other states. There is no different. You just pay the cost of the car. You need to prove to have insurance and drive back to where ever you live and pay the rest (registration and tax).

 

[Sam moll]

Not really, I have seen blogger who picked up at Fremont and drove back to Canada and other states. There is no different. You just pay the cost of the car. You need to prove to have insurance and drive back to where ever you live and pay the rest (registration and tax).

That would be awesome! All tesla has told me is that I have to register it in CA if i take delivery there or get a trip permit which only lasts a few days which i need longer than that. Maybe things would change once i order and talk to ops team. Which i cant even get ahold of which would make things easier.

 

[p4594spa]

California law requires registration within 30 days of starting work in the state. It even has a email address where people can report cars that they are suspicious of working in California but have out of state licenses.

 

[foxwiz5262]

Not really, I have seen blogger who picked up at Fremont and drove back to Canada and other states. There is no different. You just pay the cost of the car. You need to prove to have insurance and drive back to where ever you live and pay the rest (registration and tax).

Years ago I was living in Washington State (taxable) and purchased a car in California. The dealer had to give me an ownership statement to give to the DMV in Washington and I didn't have to pay any tax in California.