Out-of-state private seller message

Hi [name], I'm interested in the [year, make and model / listing link]. I live in [state, ZIP] and would register the car there.

Before I book travel or send a deposit, could you confirm:

- The VIN, current mileage, title state and any title brand.
- Whether the ownership document is in your name, whether there are co-owners, and whether the title is paper or electronic.
- Whether a lender has a lien. If so, can we confirm the payoff, title-release process and timing directly with the lender before agreeing on payment?
- Whether an independent inspector can examine the car and compare its VIN with the ownership paperwork.
- The price and any deposit amount, hold period and refund conditions, including what happens if the inspection or paperwork prevents the purchase.
- When and where we can complete the required title assignment, bill of sale, odometer disclosures and any notarization, and who will receive each original.
- Whether pickup or carrier collection works for you, and the earliest date the car and transfer documents will both be ready.

I'll confirm tax, registration, insurance and temporary-permit requirements with the relevant agencies before arranging the trip. Please keep personal ID numbers, bank details and unredacted documents out of this message; we can arrange an appropriate way to review anything needed to complete the sale.

Thanks,
[Your name]