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Originally Posted by VancouverBCnsx View Post
3. Since Customs needs the Bill of sale 72 hours in advance and to insure the vehicle for the in transit period the insurance co apparently wants to see the Bill of Sale,does that mean that one prepays for the vehicle before actually taking delivery? That sounds like a scary scenario to me!
Customs needs to see the Title 72hrs in advance, not the BOS, besides, you can execute the BOS for the insurance co before you actually pay, he just doesn't release the car until he gets the money and you don't pay until you drive away with the car.
The above is incorrect. BOS is required in washington state. See US customs info packet for transportation thru Blaine, Washigton(excerpt below). You do not have to pay ahead of time to get the BOS from the seller. He should be able to give you one indicating amount due at time of delivery.
Please read through entire information packet, it should answer many of the questions that you have. If you still have questions, feel free to e-mail us with your question(s) and we will be happy to help you.
Bureau of Customs & Border Protection Phone: (360) 332-2632
Vehicle/Equipment Outbound Team Fax: (360) 332-2639
9901 Pacific Highway E-Mail:
[email protected]
Blaine, WA 98230-9299
Export Hours: 8:00am – 3:30pm Monday-Friday
NO EXPORTATIONS AFTER 3:30 PM
NO EXPORTATIONS ON WEEKENDS or HOLIDAYS
(Holiday Closures for 2008: Jan 1, Jan. 21, Feb 18, May 26, July 4, Sept 1,
Oct 13, Nov 11, Nov 27, Dec 25)
Required Documents
These Documents must be on file with our office for 3-business days prior to export!!!
1. U.S. CUSTOMS & BORDER PROTECTION / NICB VEHICLE / EQUIPMENT EXPORT WORKSHEET (This document is always required)
2. Title/Certificate of Ownership, which includes Salvage title, rebuilt title, or flood title. (Because Washington State does not issue a Salvage title the required document to export a salvaged vehicle out of Washington is a PUBLIC DISCLOSURE FORM, which can be obtained from the Department of Licensing in Olympia. Contact Washington State Department of Licensing Public Disclosure Section at (360) 902-3760 for further information). An affidavit in lieu of title is NOT sufficient for export.
3. Bill of sale, this can be a hand written document between buyer and seller. If vehicle was a gift a letter of gift can be substituted for bill of sale. If you are the titled owner of the vehicle a bill of sale is not required.