how do i get a title for a 1938 car that has not been titled for 30 years and i have no idea who's name its in

Answer 1

Yes call the bmv. Congrats on the car. Are you restoring it or has it already been restored? Have fun with it.

PS In case you can't guess I want one too but my husband would rather have a 1959 chevy. Oh well some day.

I asked my husband about the vin on a 1938 car. He said there would not have been a vin on it. He said he thinks car makers started putting vin's on cars in 1944 or 1945. He says there would be a number on the original motor but it is not the vin per say. He says it would be some where on the block. They did not number the cars with a vin but they did number the motors. So take your bill of sale if you have one & the motor number if the original motor is still in it and go to the bmv and talk to them about it. They should still have a way to get you a title for it. It may take a bit longer but you should be able to get one.
Any way he would like to know what type of 1938 car it is. He may want a 1959 chevys but he does admire the older cars also.
Again congrats on the car and happy motoring

Answer 2

Just go to the dmv with as much info on the car that you have, vin, make, model, etc. They will get a title for you.
If it hasn't been registered in like 10 yrs. or reported stolen then it's yours. Possession is 9/10ths of the law.

Answer 3

Go to the court house and file for lost titles

Answer 4

Get the vin number off of it and get in touch with someone from the State, Motor Vehicle Agency.

Answer 5

Go to your local DMV they'll tell you. The best bet is probably "application for a title to an abandoned vehicle."

Answer 6

call the dmv give them the vin and ask them how you can get the title.

Answer 7

you get it by the I.D number off the car that will let you know who name it was in last