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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 4:54 pm    Post subject: Missing Title at Purchase Reply with quote

Hello,
When I purchased a 1975 bus from out of state it had a lost title. Georgia did not require a title to register the vehicle for the road.

I would like to get a valid title, but not certain the process. Will I have to trace back to the original owners and get them to sign something? If so, is there an easy way to find the owners?

If I do not get the title will I be able to sell the bus in the future to someone out of state?
Thanks,
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 5:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My '79 didn't have a title and was last registered in GA before the title thing was required. In FL I filled out some paperwork and was able to get a title. Since you are in GA I would think it would even be easier for you. Have you contacted DMV?
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Each state is different, so call your state's DMV.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just titled a mobil home thru a bonded title place and they did all the paper work and price was reasonable.
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 7:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wasn't there some guy offering sketchy title swaps up in Vermont a while back? I think he had an add
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 6:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Malokin Martin wrote:
Wasn't there some guy offering sketchy title swaps up in Vermont a while back? I think he had an add


I don't know about ^^^ that, But you can register your car in Vt. w/out a Title, just a bill of sale, you can do it from another state,But Vermont does not issue a title for any vehicle over 15 years old.
SOME states will take the Vt. Regi. & let you title it in that state, nothing "sketchy" about it, Title Companys do it all the time. It all depends on what YOUR state wants for paper work.
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PostPosted: Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would first call your GA DMV and see if they can get you a replacement title first.

I did the VT title route last year and it was quick and easy but they do charge alot for the initial registration. Here in NV I just told them I didnt have a title cause i brought the bus in from VT and they let me register it in NV after a VIN inspection. After I had NV plates i could apply for a lost title in NV.
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PostPosted: Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:49 pm    Post subject: Missing Title at Purchase Reply with quote

Thanks for all the comments. I was able to register the Bus in Georgia without the title and with just a bill of sale. To get a title you must fill out a form and then go back to each of the previous owners and have them sign an affidavit.
Seems like an impossible task. So, I guess when I will finish the repairs and if I decide to sell it in the future I will need to deal with any problems.
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PostPosted: Wed Apr 16, 2014 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Document everthing you do because somebody could have a substantial lien on the vehicle and with out proof of money spent in good faith they can steal your work for low blue book.
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