[rammstein]

Yeah, I'm trying to go legit.

Edit- thanks Jim. Helps that you are in state.

OK- so assuming that I can convince the seller to let me borrow the plates to get it down here, I'd be able to insure it right away.

So then when I get here, I cannot actually take the car to the DMV for a VIN check, because that would be illegal... so therefore, I'd have to have a cop come do it at my apartment. HA- that is ridiculous. Oh well... so long as the seller is amenable to this, I should be ok.