Bill of sale – too much info wanted by seller I want to buy a used car from…

Bill of sale – too much info wanted by seller
I want to buy a used car from what I thought was a private seller – turns out the car is owned by his corporation. Seller is trying to say that he needs a copy of my drivers license and proof on insurance to sell me the car AND he wants to KEEP the copy after the sale – he says the bill of sale is 8 pages long and is also charging a fee of almost $200 to fill out the papers. Seller insists he can register the car in my name without me being present and I have to make the check out to him for vehicle price, taxes and tag fees. DMV says he cannot register a car in my name w/o PoA.
Forgive me if I’m mistaken but I feel like this is a scam because I don’t believe a private seller needs to maintain permanent info – or even have it in the first place of the private buyer. Please help. thanks

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  1. Re: Bill of sale – too much info wanted by seller
    DMV is right. You need a POV to register a car without your being present. That’s how legitimate car dealerships do it.

    I don’t know if the deal is legit or not, but if it smells bad, walk away.

    Brent Rose
    The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
    410 Ware Boulevard, Suite 401
    Tampa (and Throughout Florida), FL 33619

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