re: Purchasing a car out of state: taxes/fees/registration

I recently bought a car from a private party from Alabama. The bill of sale will need to be signed by both parties and notarized. The title will need to be signed by both parties but we didn't get that notarized. I took the bill of sale, title and proof of insurance (they will likely do the initial insurance over the phone but will ask you to bring it in) to an express dmv type place in Baton Rouge. I paid the tax (varies according to where you live in La.), title and license fees and was in and out in about 15 minutes. The TTL including the $18 they charged was around 10% of the purchase price of the car.