I am new to the whole leasing thing, so I really need help understanding the process. I live in Florida and I’d like to take over a lease in California. From what I’ve read here, some companies allow leasing from another state, some don’t. Let’s assume I found the car that I want and leasing company is ok with me being in another state. How does the process works? They send me documents for signing by email? Do I have to make payments from my bank account or someone can do payments for me?
Another thing is - I’d like the car to stay in California. Is it possible, that another person will register the car in California although the lesser (me) is in Florida or will I have to register the car in Florida and mail the license plates to California, so another person can drive it there?
Not an expert, but you may want to include specific details because each car company/banking institution does this process differently. Also, you’d have to register the car in your name if you are assuming the lease, or just have the person driving it go through this process themselves.
Typically they send the contract via FedEx to the original lessee and you. Most manufacturers require them to be notorized too.
As for the registration process, I don’t believe there is anyway to title and register the car in another state. The original lessee would take his plates and registration and the financing company would give you a power if attorney to register the car on their behalf.
*Vehicle identification number (VIN) verification is required for all USED motor vehicles not currently titled in Florida, including trailers with a weight of 2,000 pounds or more.
The VIN must be physically inspected by one of the following:
A law enforcement officer from any state.
A licensed Florida or out of state motor vehicle dealer.
NOTE: If the VIN is verified by an out of state motor vehicle dealer, the verification must be submitted on their letterhead stationery.
A Florida DMV Compliance Examiner/Inspector, DMV or tax collector employee.
A notary public commissioned by the state of Florida.
Provost Marshal (an officer who supervises the military police of a command) or a commissioned officer in active military service, with a rank of 2nd Lieutenant or higher or an LNC, “Legalman, Chief Petty Officer, E-7”.
I guess “A law enforcement officer from any state” or dealer verification is the easiest way. I wonder what type of document an officer should give you confirming checked VIN. Question is - is it possible to get VIN checked without me.
