Title Problem help
#1
Title Problem help
Ok so I recently purchased an 84 Camaro and I only received the old registration and bill of sale. The car hasn't been on the road since 2004 I believe and it has a clean record (hasn't been reported lost of stolen). The person I bought it from was from Rhode Island and Rhode Island car law says you don't need a title for registering a car that age. But the car was actually last registered in Connecticut and that state law says it needs a title. What should I do to fix this problem?
I realize that i'm a dumb *** so theres no need to post and tell me that. I am looking for helpful suggestions only.
I realize that i'm a dumb *** so theres no need to post and tell me that. I am looking for helpful suggestions only.
#2
Re: Title Problem help
Ok so I recently purchased an 84 Camaro and I only received the old registration and bill of sale. The car hasn't been on the road since 2004 I believe and it has a clean record (hasn't been reported lost of stolen). The person I bought it from was from Rhode Island and Rhode Island car law says you don't need a title for registering a car that age. But the car was actually last registered in Connecticut and that state law says it needs a title. What should I do to fix this problem?
I realize that i'm a dumb *** so theres no need to post and tell me that. I am looking for helpful suggestions only.
I realize that i'm a dumb *** so theres no need to post and tell me that. I am looking for helpful suggestions only.
registry of motor vehicles
license bureau
town hall
whoever handles it in your state is best suited to answer this question
#3
Supreme Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Cary, North Carolina
Posts: 9,192
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes
on
16 Posts
Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: Title Problem help
Sounds like you'll have to get the previous owner to file for a duplicate title, and then have him transfer title to you.
Not rubbing it in, just stating ...
A car is REAL PROPERTY just like a house - never finalize a sale without a title (just like a deed). Same applies for boats over 26ft in length - they have titles for the boat as well as for the trailer - so if it's on a trailer, then you need 2 titles (one for boat, one for trailer). Really large boats have deeds, just like a house (since there's a mortgage attached rather than a simple interest loan).
Not rubbing it in, just stating ...
A car is REAL PROPERTY just like a house - never finalize a sale without a title (just like a deed). Same applies for boats over 26ft in length - they have titles for the boat as well as for the trailer - so if it's on a trailer, then you need 2 titles (one for boat, one for trailer). Really large boats have deeds, just like a house (since there's a mortgage attached rather than a simple interest loan).
#5
Supreme Member
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Cary, North Carolina
Posts: 9,192
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes
on
16 Posts
Car: 1992 RS
Engine: Carbed 350
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: Title Problem help
I'd contact your local DMV - they might send you to the CT DMV, but you should be able to apply for a title yourself. Will take longer, might have to jump through hoops, but it's possible.
Auto repair shops do it all the time, when customers leave cars to be fixed, & never pay the bill. They get a clear title (assuming no other liens are on the title), and sell the car to cover the unpaid bill. You'll probably have to pay for a lien search, and might take some time, but it's do-able.
Auto repair shops do it all the time, when customers leave cars to be fixed, & never pay the bill. They get a clear title (assuming no other liens are on the title), and sell the car to cover the unpaid bill. You'll probably have to pay for a lien search, and might take some time, but it's do-able.
#7
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Virgina
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 69 Camaro,88 T/A,03 Prius
Engine: 350
Transmission: M22
Axle/Gears: 12 bolt 3.73 posi
Re: Title Problem help
Better then the so called Florida salvage title i got suckered into, Turned out to be a Certificate Of Destruction.
Your best bet is to contact your DMV and see what needs to be done.
Your best bet is to contact your DMV and see what needs to be done.
Trending Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post