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BarryB · 06-17-2009, 04:04 PM

Getting a title alot of times isn't has hard as some people make it out to be. I have gotten several title over the years for various vehicles. I have used Staab agency out of Maine. Basically send them a BOS, proof you carry insurance, and $100??. They'll send you a tag and registration. Ran the maine tag till it expires then, went to theTn. DMV with the registation, asked for a Tn. Tag. I got my tag and then got my title in the mail few days later.
That quote of 400- 700 dollars to get a title is BS in my book. SOmebody trying to get a few extra beer bucks from you.

rustyescott · 06-17-2009, 04:45 PM

69 rob can you contact me offlist rustyescott@yahoo.com or call me i can help with tihs problem rusty

rustyescott · 06-17-2009, 04:45 PM

sorry forgot phone # 817 915 6679

jay6891 · 06-17-2009, 04:52 PM

I know that when I bought a 1980 model Camaro with no title in Texas. I just took a rubbing of the VIN to the State and they ran a Title search. Didnt have to pay anything until they issued me one. Took serval months, but no big deal. They will sell you a temp tag, (paper) for 30 days for 25 dollars if you want to drive it. Well that was the price then.

**mr48chev** · 06-17-2009, 04:33 PM

It may not be all that hard.
http://www.ask.com/bar?q=Texas+bonde...s%2Fbonded.htm

The info on getting a Bonded title in Texas is there.

big mike71 · 06-17-2009, 07:42 PM

It sounds like he bought the truck from a shady character if you ask me to much, I'll get you a title, I know someone who can get you one that's B.S. I would take all my stuff off of it before I let any officials look at it. imo

*72lb4x4* · 06-17-2009, 08:05 PM

You can do the bonded title but the bond won't fall off for 2-3 years. You'll need a couple simple estimates of value from for example tote the note lots. These can be on the back of a business card. The cost of the bond will be something like 20% of the highest of the estimates.

I think there's a guy on chevelles.net that can do an out of state transfer or something. I seem to recall his uname is huff huff.

A power of attorney may work after a title search to locate the last legal owner unless they try to squeeze money out of you.

Good luck.

tim21391 · 06-17-2009, 08:39 PM

id keep it because once u sell it or part it u will kick yourself i nthe teeth.. my dad did that when he was my age and sold his mustang now he wants it back so thats what id do

glock35ipsc · 06-17-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tim21391

id keep it because once u sell it or part it u will kick yourself i nthe teeth.. my dad did that when he was my age and sold his mustang now he wants it back so thats what id do

I think the bigger issue is whether or not he legally owns it, or can even legally get title to it, rather than regretting selling it.

1956cameo · 06-17-2009, 10:37 PM

The best way for you to get a title in your situation is to get a bonded title. I have done this quite recently and it worked out fine. Get the guy who sold you the truck to give you a bill of sale including his name, the date sold, the amount sold for, and the vin of the vehicle. Then get a title company (I used Lawrence Auto Title) you can google that and their website will appear. They charge a $100, but it is worth it because they do all the grueling govt. paperwork. They will send you some forms to fill out. You will send them back. They will send you more forms. You will have to get a car dealership or an individual appraiser to appraise the vehicle (this is the hardest part of the ordeal) I towed my truck to the local chevy dealership and they appraised it for free. Then you will send them the appriaisal. Then they will write up the bond amount ($100 for a vehicle valued at around $4500 or less and $10 for every $1,000 in value after that) usually $100. Pay the bond amount and then they will send you all of the finished paperwork with the appraisal and the bond, and you take that to the DMV and the DMV will mail you the title. All in all the whole process from start to finish takes about 6 weeks and costs about $250 including the tax and title at the DMV.

This is really the only way to legally get the title. Also you cant get a lost title unless the vehicle was already titled in your name when the title was lost. The texas DMV website also says that using out of state title companies is considered fraud and could cause legal problems down the road. They say that if you buy a vehicle in Texas without a title the only way to legally get a title for it is by securing a bonded title. After three years if no one claims a lean on the vehicle under the bond you can turn the bonded title in and get a clear and free title. In the meantime the bonded title is a legitimate TX title that can be transferred if the vehicle is sold. Hope this helps.

69Rob · 06-18-2009, 05:05 PM

Ok thanx guys for all the info i found some one locally to get me a title so im going to keep my truck. They going to charge me $125 to hunt down the guy and do all the paper work for me and get me a title. if he cant found the guy he will get me a mechanic lean for $250. i really appreaciate yalls help

texanidiot25 · 06-18-2009, 05:15 PM

That's about much it costs me to swap titles and buy new tags after buying.. Killer price for all the work.

big mike71 · 06-18-2009, 05:17 PM

Not to tell you what to do,but you better make sure it's not stolen. I know a guy whose truck stolen he forgot all about ten years it was found all fixed up way nicer then when he had it. The guy that fixed it up lost all his time and money the other got his truck.

06-17-2009, 04:04 PM	#1
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) Getting a title alot of times isn't has hard as some people make it out to be. I have gotten several title over the years for various vehicles. I have used Staab agency out of Maine. Basically send them a BOS, proof you carry insurance, and $100??. They'll send you a tag and registration. Ran the maine tag till it expires then, went to theTn. DMV with the registation, asked for a Tn. Tag. I got my tag and then got my title in the mail few days later. That quote of 400- 700 dollars to get a title is BS in my book. SOmebody trying to get a few extra beer bucks from you. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff!

06-17-2009, 04:45 PM	#2
rustyescott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clifton tx Posts: 209	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) 69 rob can you contact me offlist rustyescott@yahoo.com or call me i can help with tihs problem rusty

06-17-2009, 04:45 PM	#3
rustyescott Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: clifton tx Posts: 209	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) sorry forgot phone # 817 915 6679

06-17-2009, 04:52 PM	#4
jay6891 Car Knocker Join Date: May 2001 Location: jefferson,arkansas Posts: 664	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) I know that when I bought a 1980 model Camaro with no title in Texas. I just took a rubbing of the VIN to the State and they ran a Title search. Didnt have to pay anything until they issued me one. Took serval months, but no big deal. They will sell you a temp tag, (paper) for 30 days for 25 dollars if you want to drive it. Well that was the price then. __________________ 68 c-10,91 sportside bed,350 .030 over,4 bolt,10-1 comp,2.05 intake/1.94 exhaust,1.6 Harland Sharp roller rockers,edelbrock rpm cam and intake w/750 carb, 700r4, 3.73 gears,Jacabbs Electronic Igntion w/Accel HEI distributer and super coil. ZR-1 roll pan, filled tailights. Blazer tank. Hidden hitch. 2 1/2" Flowmaster 40's. Parts bought but not installed>> ford 9" posi with disc. CCP front and rear lowering kit 4/5. Cab corners,foor boards,rockers, cab braces, Phatom grill, Painless wiring kit.

06-17-2009, 04:33 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,640	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) It may not be all that hard. http://www.ask.com/bar?q=Texas+bonde...s%2Fbonded.htm The info on getting a Bonded title in Texas is there.

06-17-2009, 07:42 PM	#6
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) It sounds like he bought the truck from a shady character if you ask me to much, I'll get you a title, I know someone who can get you one that's B.S. I would take all my stuff off of it before I let any officials look at it. imo

06-17-2009, 08:05 PM	#7
72lb4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,427	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) You can do the bonded title but the bond won't fall off for 2-3 years. You'll need a couple simple estimates of value from for example tote the note lots. These can be on the back of a business card. The cost of the bond will be something like 20% of the highest of the estimates. I think there's a guy on chevelles.net that can do an out of state transfer or something. I seem to recall his uname is huff huff. A power of attorney may work after a title search to locate the last legal owner unless they try to squeeze money out of you. Good luck.

06-17-2009, 08:39 PM	#8
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) id keep it because once u sell it or part it u will kick yourself i nthe teeth.. my dad did that when he was my age and sold his mustang now he wants it back so thats what id do __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

06-17-2009, 10:37 PM	#10
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) The best way for you to get a title in your situation is to get a bonded title. I have done this quite recently and it worked out fine. Get the guy who sold you the truck to give you a bill of sale including his name, the date sold, the amount sold for, and the vin of the vehicle. Then get a title company (I used Lawrence Auto Title) you can google that and their website will appear. They charge a $100, but it is worth it because they do all the grueling govt. paperwork. They will send you some forms to fill out. You will send them back. They will send you more forms. You will have to get a car dealership or an individual appraiser to appraise the vehicle (this is the hardest part of the ordeal) I towed my truck to the local chevy dealership and they appraised it for free. Then you will send them the appriaisal. Then they will write up the bond amount ($100 for a vehicle valued at around $4500 or less and $10 for every $1,000 in value after that) usually $100. Pay the bond amount and then they will send you all of the finished paperwork with the appraisal and the bond, and you take that to the DMV and the DMV will mail you the title. All in all the whole process from start to finish takes about 6 weeks and costs about $250 including the tax and title at the DMV. This is really the only way to legally get the title. Also you cant get a lost title unless the vehicle was already titled in your name when the title was lost. The texas DMV website also says that using out of state title companies is considered fraud and could cause legal problems down the road. They say that if you buy a vehicle in Texas without a title the only way to legally get a title for it is by securing a bonded title. After three years if no one claims a lean on the vehicle under the bond you can turn the bonded title in and get a clear and free title. In the meantime the bonded title is a legitimate TX title that can be transferred if the vehicle is sold. Hope this helps. Last edited by 1956cameo; 06-17-2009 at 10:41 PM.

06-18-2009, 05:05 PM	#11
69Rob Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 182	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) Ok thanx guys for all the info i found some one locally to get me a title so im going to keep my truck. They going to charge me $125 to hunt down the guy and do all the paper work for me and get me a title. if he cant found the guy he will get me a mechanic lean for $250. i really appreaciate yalls help __________________ 2009 dodge hemi custom paint 86 lwb bagged layin frame 73 2 door nova 54 bel air

06-18-2009, 05:15 PM	#12
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) That's about much it costs me to swap titles and buy new tags after buying.. Killer price for all the work.

06-18-2009, 05:17 PM	#13
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Advice on getting rid of my 69(forgive the story) Not to tell you what to do,but you better make sure it's not stolen. I know a guy whose truck stolen he forgot all about ten years it was found all fixed up way nicer then when he had it. The guy that fixed it up lost all his time and money the other got his truck.



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