No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

revedup57truck · 12-08-2006, 02:30 PM

Hey,I live in Florida and bought a 55 out of this guys field and it has no title. Does anyone know how I can get one? THANKS!

Kabwe · 12-08-2006, 02:44 PM

Check with you local DVM, here in California all we have to is get the Vin Number verified by the Highway Patrol or at the DMV if the car has not been registered in 5 or more years (if the vin comes back clean). There are companies out there that you pay them a fee and they attain a title in there state and send it to you. Then you use that title to get you title in state. That always smelled fishy to me so I just go to the DMV myself and find out what they need.

GATORBUILT '59 · 12-08-2006, 03:55 PM

Run the vehicle in the local news paper for at least four weeks as an "abandoned vehicle" then take the paper work to the DVM. Done DEAL!

72freak · 12-08-2006, 04:00 PM

Every state is different. You will need to check with your local DMV for the answer. Here in Ga. once the title is gone on an old one..ITS DONE. Even those "buy a title" companies cant get a title for some states and my state is one of them!!!!

*trkklr77* · 12-08-2006, 09:32 PM

[will work ing cali]since its pretty old its probably off the records which means they have no idea who owned it be fore you came to them. ask for a dupilcate title and give them all your info and the vin# now its yours. then sell it to your self if you want to get a new non-duplicate title.

revedup57truck · 12-22-2006, 10:41 AM

thanks for all the replys, but Florida is a real stickler when it comes to these things. DMV/tag/tax office,all tell me I must have a title to get a title transfered to my name or prove ownership by showing vehicle registeration. Bill of sale is no good. Already had VIN ran and nothing comes back. At a dead end of what to do next?

Jebb1978 · 12-22-2006, 11:28 AM

I have a few suggestions for you. If it were mine, I would contact the seller and ask for more help. If he can tell you who had it before him you may be able to track down the previous registered owner. If you can get to that guy he can request a duplicate title to replace the lost one and then transfer it to you. My Dad did this once and it was simple once the last registered owner was found.

My second idea (if that fails) is to get a trusted party out of state to present the bill of sale to thier local DMV and follow the process for thier state. (I would recommend a close state as Arizona requires an inspection to make sure the VIN has not been altered.) If you can aquire an out of state title then it would be as simple as an out of state title transfer from whoever you had get the title.

These are just my thoughts if I were in your shoes, I hope it is helpful.

pgf545 · 12-22-2006, 11:47 AM

Can you do a Mechanics Lien against it?

bretcopsey · 12-22-2006, 12:00 PM

The seller of my truck went through the process of filing for an abandoned vehicle title. He then trasnferred that tiltle over to me. Took about 6-8 weeks.

faribran · 12-22-2006, 12:01 PM

revedup... can you get a title in AL then transfer?

dwcsr · 12-22-2006, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GATORBUILT '59

Run the vehicle in the local news paper for at least four weeks as an "abandoned vehicle" then take the paper work to the DVM. Done DEAL!

Did you end up with a clear title or a bonded title. I as going to do that for one of mine until it said it would be a bonded title for 3 years.

A bonded title is when you put up a bond against the title ($100 insurnace policy) and if no one claims it as theirs in that time you get a clear title. but if thats not the case I'lll try it.

rfmaster · 03-15-2007, 11:27 AM

Try this service

http://www.its-titles.com/

55dude · 03-16-2007, 10:31 PM

talk to one of the local shops that build old cars and trucks they may be able to help. google "title service" they usually charge $150 bucks and it's done in around 6-8 weeks.

Daniel U · 03-17-2007, 03:04 AM

A buddy of mine had a similar situation and bought 2 similar vehichles. One he purchased for parts and title, the other as the build vehicle. The DMV never knew the difference. Not legal, but what they don't know never hurts them. Just my .02

72freak · 03-17-2007, 10:48 AM

sell it (in theory) to a friend or board member in another state that does not have a title law. Then have that friend sell it back. States with title laws have to honor states with no title laws. there is normally a form that has to be signed over.

For every rule there are 3 leagal ways around it!!!!

12-08-2006, 02:30 PM	#1
revedup57truck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Panama City, FL. Posts: 13	No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? Hey,I live in Florida and bought a 55 out of this guys field and it has no title. Does anyone know how I can get one? THANKS!

12-08-2006, 02:44 PM	#2
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? Check with you local DVM, here in California all we have to is get the Vin Number verified by the Highway Patrol or at the DMV if the car has not been registered in 5 or more years (if the vin comes back clean). There are companies out there that you pay them a fee and they attain a title in there state and send it to you. Then you use that title to get you title in state. That always smelled fishy to me so I just go to the DMV myself and find out what they need. Last edited by Kabwe; 12-08-2006 at 02:45 PM.

12-08-2006, 03:55 PM	#3
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? Run the vehicle in the local news paper for at least four weeks as an "abandoned vehicle" then take the paper work to the DVM. Done DEAL!

12-08-2006, 04:00 PM	#4
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? Every state is different. You will need to check with your local DMV for the answer. Here in Ga. once the title is gone on an old one..ITS DONE. Even those "buy a title" companies cant get a title for some states and my state is one of them!!!!

12-08-2006, 09:32 PM	#5
trkklr77 Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: vacaville ca, because it as far from indy as i can be Posts: 775	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? [will work ing cali]since its pretty old its probably off the records which means they have no idea who owned it be fore you came to them. ask for a dupilcate title and give them all your info and the vin# now its yours. then sell it to your self if you want to get a new non-duplicate title.

12-22-2006, 10:41 AM	#6
revedup57truck Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Panama City, FL. Posts: 13	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? thanks for all the replys, but Florida is a real stickler when it comes to these things. DMV/tag/tax office,all tell me I must have a title to get a title transfered to my name or prove ownership by showing vehicle registeration. Bill of sale is no good. Already had VIN ran and nothing comes back. At a dead end of what to do next?

12-22-2006, 11:28 AM	#7
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? I have a few suggestions for you. If it were mine, I would contact the seller and ask for more help. If he can tell you who had it before him you may be able to track down the previous registered owner. If you can get to that guy he can request a duplicate title to replace the lost one and then transfer it to you. My Dad did this once and it was simple once the last registered owner was found. My second idea (if that fails) is to get a trusted party out of state to present the bill of sale to thier local DMV and follow the process for thier state. (I would recommend a close state as Arizona requires an inspection to make sure the VIN has not been altered.) If you can aquire an out of state title then it would be as simple as an out of state title transfer from whoever you had get the title. These are just my thoughts if I were in your shoes, I hope it is helpful. __________________ 1959 GMC project

12-22-2006, 11:47 AM	#8
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? Can you do a Mechanics Lien against it? __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

12-22-2006, 12:00 PM	#9
bretcopsey Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 327	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? The seller of my truck went through the process of filing for an abandoned vehicle title. He then trasnferred that tiltle over to me. Took about 6-8 weeks. __________________ My 51 project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2285825 My 68 Camaro project http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2277404/1 Last edited by bretcopsey; 12-22-2006 at 12:01 PM.

12-22-2006, 12:01 PM	#10
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? revedup... can you get a title in AL then transfer? __________________ "

03-15-2007, 11:27 AM	#12
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? Try this service http://www.its-titles.com/ __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)

03-16-2007, 10:31 PM	#13
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? talk to one of the local shops that build old cars and trucks they may be able to help. google "title service" they usually charge $150 bucks and it's done in around 6-8 weeks.

03-17-2007, 03:04 AM	#14
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? A buddy of mine had a similar situation and bought 2 similar vehichles. One he purchased for parts and title, the other as the build vehicle. The DMV never knew the difference. Not legal, but what they don't know never hurts them. Just my .02 __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-17-2007, 10:48 AM	#15
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: No Title? HELP! ASAP! How can I get one? sell it (in theory) to a friend or board member in another state that does not have a title law. Then have that friend sell it back. States with title laws have to honor states with no title laws. there is normally a form that has to be signed over. For every rule there are 3 leagal ways around it!!!!

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