deuce with no title

[graham]

i found a deuce that has no title the owner can not be found the guy that bought has it setting in a field he has a bill of sale. i was wondering how hard it would be to get a title ?

 

[greenjeepster]

It is state specific... here in KY if it doesn't have a title when you get it you can't get one.

Some states like Vt and NH don't even care if the vehicle is titled or not... If it is over 15 years old they will register it with just a bill of sale.

 

[m16ty]

It is TN state law that you can get a TN state title with a bill of sale for any vehicle over 25 years old. With that being said, I've ran it buy my local clerks office (the people that handle tags and titles in TN) and they just look at me with a blank stare.

Maybe somebody will chime in from TX and tell you what the law is there.

 

[Warthog]

International Title has started titling MV again. Cost is $400 (used to be $250)

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

 

[area52]

Go to the local DMV and ask what you should do. Then go or call another one, then call another DMV office.

I called at least 3 different people at the DMV and got 3 different answers about getting a title with only a bill of sale.

I used a surety bond or title bond here in NM. It costs $50 and along with the state police VIN inspection, I got a title for my deuce.

Just be warned, talk slowly and have a lot of patience with the folks at DMV.

 

[cessnatwin]

not in florida, you get a bill of sale, the vin, the engine #, and a statement saying its free of leans! Send it to the capitol and you will have it in a week since its over 30 yo

 

[Goose2448]

I have been looking into buying my first MV and have been told by many members that it should have a title in hand to buy, other wise walk away. Just my .

 

[fuzzytoaster]

Anymore pics of it? I'd like to know this too.

 

[Westex]

The State of Texas will not 'jump' transfer the title to the thing to you without first the seller titling the vehicle in his name. That is not a bad looking truck, by the way. If the seller has a bill of sale, he must first title in his name, which could cost a couple of bills (medium), and then he can transfer a good title to you. Perhaps write up a contract addressing your intentions. What I am saying to you is that it CAN be done in Texas. I've done it. For other people. PM me if you want.

 

[graham]

for what i under stand the has not been titled. i think what he want for it's not bad. it's that the no title that has me worried. i'm going to court house and see what they say.

 

[srodocker]

good luck! let us know how it goes

 

[fuzzytoaster]

good luck! let us know how it goes

I'm looking for a backyard deuce deal here too.

 

[Stouttrout]

You can get a title for it. I have done it on quite a few vehicles. All you need to do is get a boned title. They range is price from $200-$400. Try:

Texas All Type Surety Bonds - Commercial Bonds, Fidelity Bonds, and Contract Bonds for Texas TX

I found them on a quick internet search. Most of the time the clerks in the DMV do not know the answers to the questions you ask them. Also, if you dont get it, pass it on to a another SE Texan Particularly .....ME!!! Looks like a nice one.

 

[graham]

i went to the court house and they said that i have to do a bonded title but i have to get bill of sale tags inspection
insurance for bonded title and get appraised . then they have to send paper work to CA where the truck bought
and wait to get title. i called insurance for price for bonded title insurance and with tags inspection and title bond and all the
running around would cost me around 500 to 1000 think im going to have to pass on this. i can find a nother truck with title with out having out having to run around and the head aches. thanks for the help

 

[AceHigh]

Most of the time the clerks in the DMV do not know the answers to the questions you ask them.

Totally true. I titled two M35A2's in the same office, every detail identical, year, weight and so on. The first one I licensed as an antique but the second clerk told me the second truck did not qualify for antique plates.

 

[ken]

Graham. I'm in sheldon. And im intresed in the truck. Please PM me

 

[emmado22]

If it cant be titled cheaply, perhaps it is useful a parts truck..

 

[Stouttrout]

You can do antique plates and skip the inspection process. It will not need to be inspected nor will have tags to buy every year. I also think it will not need an appraisal because of it's age. If it does the insurance company can appraise it and should be able to do it for next to nothing. I had my adjuster do a truck for me awhile back and he charged me lunch. I know an adjuster.

 

[pittdog]

Just get the bill of sale!. oh! keep it @ 1.500 rate ( for tax purpose) ! and get that dummy at the DMV to make the title !

 

[XM 2742]

If it was a calafornia title issue file for a lost title with california and the last owner can sign the title over to you. take a california title to DMV and register it in Tx.