Buying A Car In Oregon But Live In California (2024)

If you proceed with the purchase, you must complete the following steps within of bringing the vehicle into California to avoid late fees:

Buying a car in a sales tax state but registering/living ... - Claimyr

: You will be charged the tax rate of the California city or county where you reside.

: If you had paid sales tax in Oregon (which you won't), California would give you a credit for that amount. Since Oregon's rate is 0%, you will owe California the full amount .