It is legal for a foreign tourist who has entered Argentina on a tourist visa to buy and sell new or used Argentine registered motorcycles in Argentina.

Detailed instructions are available at my recently redesigned web site below
just click on "Buy a motorcycle in Argentina"

Once you have purchased an Argentine registered motorcycle you can keep it
in Argentina forever, but a foreign tourist cannot take her or his Argentine registered motorcycle out of the country of Argentina.

Many foreign tourists buy and sell Argentine registered motorcycles and/or vehicles every year.

rosa del desierto

Just in case this thread gets a new lease on life, a few weeks ago Brazil didn't issue TIPs but in line with the "only constant is change" saying, since about a month ago Brazil DOES again issue TIPs. It was a temporary change for the world cup influx but obviously it is not going to continue until after the Olympics.
Reports are that it is the usual 90 days, possibly extendable for a further 90 days

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Can it be more legally? Like this:
Is it good option for changing owner in the title (write new owner in the bottom part) of the USA-registered bike behind the borders?
I mean next: you cross the first border with a previous owner when he is a driver. Then you put to the title new owner and cross the next border when driver is you. Does any problem with PIT? I should to have stamps of me and of the bike?

To join in with the discussion
after looking through this and all the other threads I could see on the wonderful HUBB and elsewhere as far as can see for those wanting to buy off another traveler there seem to be 3 options

1/ Fudging the paperwork into your name (see others posts- mixed opinions on whether this is advisable, strong opinions against; some folk seem to have no problems but don't want to openly advocate for obvious reasons)

2/ Crossing border with the seller and sorting paperwork this way (grey market- not generally advisable. seems to share risk between seller/buyer)

3. getting a notary to transfer ownership and keeping original paperwork- some folk state no problems as some borders and some state would not be let into some countries ( e.g peru seems to be strict with this)

This is all based on other opinions and NONE of my first hand experience. As have yet to set off.
Personally it seems using a notary and then potentially some backed up documents in a new name in case any problems


Has any one had experiencing using these paperwork to cross borders?

I personally will be trying to go through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina y Brazil. Starting in Colombia. Keen to know if this would work!

Thanks

DR11 As one who has resided in South America and posted here for the last ten years or so, I have always advocated the safest and most secure route for the transfer of title for motorcycles in South America, I applaud you for your due diligence and polite manner.

Grant - our benevolent HU benefactor has granted lee way for the posting of creative title transfer processes in South America - and he is the authority.

Therefore, while not endorsing either one , two or three, of your very perceptive analysis, I would say that if you can find a legally operating notary , with up to date credentials, oh yeah there are many "unofficial" notaries operating throughout South America, who is willing to "transfer ownership" of a foreign registered bike having entered a South American country on a TVIP, you will have a fall back position - in the event of future problems. You can always claim that you sought legal advice and were misled....

I admire your willingness to explore, question and be creative in order to accomplish your title transfer. I also wish you success in your endeavor and look forward to your future posts.

If you are successful, and manage to effect the title transfer legally, you will be setting a long sought after precedent here. Please continue to post here.

Thank you for your efforts and sharing with us. When you arrive Buenos Aires, rosa del desierto and I would like to invite you for a and introduce you to Argentine friends. Mucha suerte amigo.

xfiltrate

PS: When dealing verbally with border officials, it is always better to get each opinion in writing with a name and identity attached. I have verbally received more than 5 distinct answers when asking 5 South American border officials one simple question. If you get a variety of answers, and you most likely will, simply choose the most common answer. If it is a tie, keep asking the question. Keep notes with the names and identities and this too will be an invaluable fall back position if you encounter problems in the future.

D11,
You might want to visit:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...tes-zona-84884

Sojourning Mendicant seems to have a workable plan. He will be posting
regarding his success in transferring the seller's TVIP in country soon.

Sojourning Mendicant is very determined, studious and has documented consistent opinions from various authorities.

Way to go Sojourning Mendicant!!!

xfiltrate