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Special situation Indiana

Title and register an out-of-state vehicle purchase in Indiana

Choose this path when the vehicle or title is entering Indiana from another state.

Open official starting point Open Indiana renewal

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What to bring

  • out-of-state title or ownership documents
  • bill of sale or purchase details when Indiana requires them
  • VIN inspection or odometer details when Indiana requires them
  • Indiana BMV handling for the title transaction

Likely next steps

  1. Start with the Indiana title process before relying on a normal registration renewal.
  2. Gather the out-of-state title, purchase documents, and any Indiana VIN paperwork before visiting a BMV branch.
  3. Complete the title transaction first so the Indiana registration record is updated correctly.