Lost Title in Texas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

haysonj · 03-06-2011, 08:23 AM

OK all you Texas boys we have a truck with a lost title and we need to get it transferred to someone else's name. The person that owned it has died and DMV won't let us transfer it because they say it was not listed in the will. They have told my sister that her power of attorney became null & void when the person died. Anyone know of a way to get around this. We are trying to keep the truck in the family and give it to a nephew.

PanelDeland · 03-06-2011, 09:50 AM

I've found that the key to this is the actual person in the DMV.There is a way to get a title but you have to find the person in the DMV who knows or is willing to find out how it's done.I went thru three or four people to get a lost title replaced.Remember those folks only lose their jobs if they don't show up for a month at a time or are actually caught in the act of steeling.There is no performance penalty for them.

krazy_texan · 03-06-2011, 09:51 AM

Probably going to have to get a bonded title. It will cost a little bit of money and henwill be liable for anything that happens to the truck within the next 2 years even if he sells it. They will give you a title with your name on it but it will say bonded title on it and at the end of the 2 years the state willail you a clean title.
Posted via Mobile Device

ChevLoRay · 03-06-2011, 09:51 AM

Is the estate in Probate? The executor of the estate should be able to get the ball rolling through a probate attorney. We transferred my dads' car to my brother via that method.

haysonj · 03-06-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Is the estate in Probate? The executor of the estate should be able to get the ball rolling through a probate attorney. We transferred my dads' car to my brother via that method.

No probate as he really had very few assets and did not mention the truck in his will. My sister had a power of attorney before he died and I think she should just go apply for a new title and not tell them he has died.

03-06-2011, 08:23 AM	#1
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Lost Title in Texas OK all you Texas boys we have a truck with a lost title and we need to get it transferred to someone else's name. The person that owned it has died and DMV won't let us transfer it because they say it was not listed in the will. They have told my sister that her power of attorney became null & void when the person died. Anyone know of a way to get around this. We are trying to keep the truck in the family and give it to a nephew. __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

03-06-2011, 09:50 AM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Lost Title in Texas I've found that the key to this is the actual person in the DMV.There is a way to get a title but you have to find the person in the DMV who knows or is willing to find out how it's done.I went thru three or four people to get a lost title replaced.Remember those folks only lose their jobs if they don't show up for a month at a time or are actually caught in the act of steeling.There is no performance penalty for them. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-06-2011, 09:51 AM	#3
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	Re: Lost Title in Texas Probably going to have to get a bonded title. It will cost a little bit of money and henwill be liable for anything that happens to the truck within the next 2 years even if he sells it. They will give you a title with your name on it but it will say bonded title on it and at the end of the 2 years the state willail you a clean title. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

03-06-2011, 09:51 AM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Lost Title in Texas Is the estate in Probate? The executor of the estate should be able to get the ball rolling through a probate attorney. We transferred my dads' car to my brother via that method. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.