How do i register a car with the title to it?

Question

BUT THE PERSON WHO I BOUGHT IT FROM NEVER TRANSFERED THE CAR INTO THEIR NAME. THE VIN NUMBER IS CLEAN BUT THE LADY AT DMV TOLD ME SHE MUST TRANSFER THE CAR IN HER NAME FIRST THEN DO THE PROCESS WITH ME ....AND I CANT SEEM TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM. I THOUGHT ABOUT USING THE BROADWAY TITLES IS IT WORTH IT..I

BUT THE PERSON WHO I BOUGHT IT FROM NEVER TRANSFERED THE CAR INTO THEIR NAME. THE VIN NUMBER IS CLEAN BUT THE LADY AT DMV TOLD ME SHE MUST TRANSFER THE CAR IN HER NAME FIRST THEN DO THE PROCESS WITH ME ....AND I CANT SEEM TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THEM.NOW THE COMPANY SHE BOUGHT THE CAR FROM THAT SOLD IT TO HER IS NO LONGER UP AND THE PHONE IS DISCONNECTED..SINCE I CANT GET IN TOUCH WITH EITHER I THOUGHT I WOULD FILE FOR ABANDON TITLE

Answer 1

did she not sign the title off to you? Usually as long as thier is a paper trail, title signed off to you, bill of sale, etc.... you should have no problem. Im lost at what "broadway" titles is? Also in Utah you can do something called a "insuficiant evidence of ownership" packet where you just state how and where and when you aquired the vehicle and if they cant contact the previous owner they will just give you a title.

Answer 2

If the person you bought it from never transferred the vehicle into her name, she never owned the vehicle and as a result of that had no right to sell it. Also, you only have 30 days (in most states) to transfer a vehicle before some hefty fines and penalties kick in. Are you prepared to pay those?

Did not not look at the title when you bought the vehicle? You could nave been buying a stolen vehicle if you didn't bother to look, and make sure there was a current and clean title.

Sorry, go back to the seller and insist on a clean title or your money back. If you can't find them now, you are out the money and have a car you can't sell or drive.

(Although in some states you could sell it as a 'parts only' vehicle, you'd have to check the laws. But obviously you'd take a loss doing that.)

The DMV is insisting the person who sold it transfer it because she owes them both the tax on the purchase price she paid, and the cost of registration and title fees, which she hasn't paid. I doubt you want to pay it for her.

Good luck. Remember, Caveat Emptor

Answer 3

You now have an illegal transaction.
You now have a stolen car.
You could be held - as the thief!

You need to contact the previous owner, and I suggest using whatever legal authorities -

1. State registration dept.
2. Police - as now the car is really stolen.
3. Certified letters to that party.
4. State - Attorney General's office.

5. The Seller is the only one who can give you a clear title.

6. No vin number is clean - if you are not the rightful owner.

7. You need to get in touch with your local District Attorney's office - for help and to stop this illegal transaction NOW.

GOD bless us one and all, always.

Answer 4

The problem is that you bought a vehicle from someone who did not hold legal, transferable title to it! When you do that, you are subject to many potential problems, not the least of which is the inability to get the car titled in your name.

There are three ways to handle that situation. First is to have the person who you purchased the car from apply for a title in their name, and then assign that legal title to you. They may not want to do this, because they will have to pay tax and tile fees, but legally they are required to provide you with a marketable title.

The previous owner (the one who the title you have was issued
to) could apply for a duplicate title and assign it to you, if they are willing to do so. Most times they will not do so, because you are not the one they sold the vehicle to, and they could have problems if you had a acquired the car and title in an illegal fashion.

A court order could be issued giving you title to the vehicle.


If it were me, I would contact the seller and give them 10 days to provide you with a marketable title, or I would file suit against them!

Answer 5

Just tell the DMV you are not able to contact the previous owner.
They will do a "lean title" or "lost title" and send a letter to the previous owners address requesting a release of liability.

It will cost you an additional $35, but it's easy to do.

ADDED:
One other thing. Next time you go to the DMV, pretend the person you bought it from does not exist.
If their name is NOT on the title, don't even bring their name up.

Answer 6

If you cannot get the seller to correct the title problem, you can either sue them for rescission of contract, or turn them over to the District Attorney for fraud. It is illegal for them to sell a car that is not titled in their name.

A good general attorney could write a letter for you to the seller. This would likely be cheaper than using a title company, and might scare them into cooperating.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

no,,id go through legal channels to get this done,,surely the lady is still around,,what they might have to do is put it in her name,and have it come to you and then you sign it and do it this way,,i have done a few the way because the previous owner couldn't be found,,it may be the only way to get it straitened out,,good luck with it,i hope this help,s.