I was thinking of buying a used (20 year old) motorcycle in CO. Of course its cheap and it runs well and is in pretty good shape. How hard, or easy is it to get a title for one that's been lost. I've seen people say its easy, but is it reallY or is it a lot of hassle?
2007-07-10 06:50:56 · 8 answers · asked by acdc_cb900 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
not to bad of a hassle (not sure about CO though?).
1. get VIN and run thru Department of Public Safety or whatever the highway patrol in CO is called to ensure it's not stolen.
2. if that checks out, will need to pick up forms from DMV, fill out and return with proper identification... then follow what they tell you to do.
done this several times in TX on dirt bikes to get title to convert to a dual sport....
takes a little time but not that difficult.
edit: if it's a dirt bike, you don't need a title but check to make sure it's not stolen all the same prior to purchase.
2007-07-10 07:22:50 · answer #1 · answered by pmk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like it , buy it. You don't have to go through the dmv. There's some sites on the internet that will start you off to get a title.from your state. It has something to do with non title states, in essense, you more or less pretend to sell them the bike, they get it registered in their name, and they sell it back to you with paperwork saying you bought the bike. Then you turn in the paperwork to your dmv and you get a title in your name. This way you can get plates and everything is legal.Costs 400 dollars though
I wouldn't go through the dmv.
Going through the dmv is a hassle if you don't have a title. I tried, since I fix small engines. It's better to run it without a title., just get insurance on it. As for a license plate, find one from another state if you don't want to do the above
2007-07-10 16:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by w00189wr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone else said, call the DMV. If its a road bike you should get one. Always better to have it than not. You may need it for tags and insurance. Plus, if it gets stolen it will be a lot easier to pull out registration or a title that is in your name. If its a dirt bike its not needed. CO is a bill of sale state for off-road vehicles, Meaning you don't need a title for them. If it is a dirt bike I would recommend registering it with the state park system. It costs about 15 dollars and it will show history that you own the bike(if it gets stolen).
2007-07-10 14:49:51 · answer #3 · answered by mkdirtrider 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your DMV. Every state is a little different. Some states don't require a title after a number of years, which also vary from state to state. NH does not require a title for any vehicle over 15 years old. In most cases, NH DMV will not even bother with issuing a title when requested. (Even though state law says they must!)
2007-07-10 11:44:22 · answer #4 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the Highway Patrol, have them run the Vin # if it comes back clean you then go to DMV to request a new title.
DMV will give you a form to take to the appropriate authority who will inspect the bike and fill out the form.
You take the completed form back to DMV at which time you will pay a fee and be issued a new title.
2007-07-10 07:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easier for the person who lost the title to request a new title be created. The DMV will typically do a title search, (if they still have records from that era) and issue a new title to the original owner. Then they can give you the replacement title when they sell it to you. It typically doesn't cost much, but easier if the original owner does it.
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2016-10-01 07:39:22 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the owner should be able to get a replacement title but you the buyer have you heard of stolen?
2007-07-11 15:18:55 · answer #8 · answered by Marcia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the DMV with the VIN and ask them.
2007-07-10 06:53:23 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋