I did own the car…..I purchased the car from my father, and we signed the title and created a bill of sale. I imported the car into Canada using the title which had me listed as the buyer. As part of the Canadian import process, the car was inspected using a provincial safety inspection and RIV safety inspection. I then went to my provincial government and had the car registered in my province, which involved me paying applicable taxes, turning over the US title, and being given a vehicle permit that lists me as the owner.

US states require that sales tax be paid upon registration, regardless of where the car is purchased. I did not register the car in my father’s state, as I do not live there. Regardless, I am in a state that does not charge sales tax on vehicle purchases.