2006-07-02 11:18:04 · 6 answers · asked by maddhatte 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
1975 chevy was left in my yard by previous tennant
2006-07-02 11:23:18 · update #1
go to your local county courthouse and they can give you the best answer as to how to proceed.
2006-07-02 11:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by J. P. 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First - go to the local DMV and get a title search. Must check to see if any liens are against the vehicle (banks, financial institutions, IRS - anyone who might have a vested interest in the vehicle - money owed) The original owner's name should come up somewhere. You'll have to prove how you got control of the vehicle -(bill of sale, puchase card , or other document to prove 'you are now the owner') After DMV has done a complete search on the unit and find no liens, or any thing else that is untoward - they will allow you to get title to the vehicle. Be patient, sometimes it can take a while - especially if it is discovered that the original title might have been "washed" or that vehicle might be considered 'dead'. In other words, vehicle might have water damage, or other damage that was not reported. It will be 'on you' if you try to sell it and it's not reported. You will also have to ensure that the odom statement is attached. (sometimes people roll back odom and you never know how many miles are on the vehicle. ) Be careful. Good luck.
2006-07-02 11:26:01 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I purchased a vehicle from a person who claim they lost the title. I had to get the car inspected. You can ask someone from the tag office or your local city, county, or state law enforcement officer. After the inspection, they will give you a Certification of Inspection. Make sure that it contain no errors or alteration on it for it will void the form. Next thing I had to do, was to take it an insurance agent. He did the paperwork entitling me to get a Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title bond. I had to pay, so you may incur a small cost. Check with your local DMV before you get start. Each state has a different way of doing something and they may be able to point you in a different direction.
2006-07-02 11:37:19 · answer #3 · answered by lilhoney31320 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the VIN off the car and go to the DMV. Tell the nice people there that the car is abandonded and you need to do a title search.
In some states there's a form you fill out and submit, and they try to track down the owners, and if they can't they'll give you a new title.
2006-07-02 11:24:25 · answer #4 · answered by Berry K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local DMV (highway department) rules vary from state to state.
2006-07-02 11:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by butch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
need more info. where did u get the car? what year is the car?
2006-07-02 11:21:51 · answer #6 · answered by meatball822 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋