hubbie is out of jail, she is too busy to complete transaction and transfer (sign) the title. We have the vehichle and the receipt. Any ideas that won't cost a fortune?
2007-08-10 17:33:18 · 11 answers · asked by mizzmel 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Ok Lets cut through all the BS. Depending what state you live in the laws vary. Im in California and here the receipt you have is as good as a bill of sale as long as the title is in the sellers name and there is no money still owed on the car by her.
Take the paper work you have to the DMV and they will tell you if you need anything else from the seller. If not then they will register the car in your name and issue you a new title.
Just tell them it has a lost title.
2007-08-10 18:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by fisheyesrgood 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have gotten the title IMMEDIATELY after you handed her the money. You, as the buyer, are responsible to get the title to the DMV.
She has played you.
1. Keep the car in an enclosed garage at night, and get one of those autolocks to place on the brake pedal. See link: http://www.autolock.com/Unbreakable_Auto_BL.htm
2. Make every attempt to get the Title from her. She should simply sign over the title. You can tell her you'll give her a written note signing off any liability.
3. Take the title YOURSELF into the local DMV and get the title changed over to your name.
If you don't do this, she, or her husband will find a way to get the car back. I bet they even have a spare key to the car, so it wouldn't hurt to get the car re-keyed.
They will probably simply wait until you've parked somewhere and reclaim the car.
Without the title, you do not own the car, and she can simply say the receipt is forged.
2007-08-11 00:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are these people talking about the attorney general only deals with businesses or individuals who are running fradulent enterprises. And as far as getting a lien against other property that is hard to do since covenant ownership of the property has been made.
You do have a right to sue in small claims court. You can also get a bonded title which is a somewhat difficult process for a citizen. State laws vary but you may be able to assess her a storage fee. Your DMV is a place to start, they may direct you to your local police department who may or more likely may not take a police report but seeing as her family has problems with the law they might intervene and force her to do the right thing. I hope for your sake there is not a lien on the title, because then you have a whole new ordeal on your hands.
Oh yeah if she goes to DMV and gets a duplicate title issued, your title signed or otherwise is null and void as it is superceded by the new (duplicate) title, she can report the car stolen and guess who is up the creek.
For me, its easy, I call the police, notify of pickup, load it on my rollback, drive to my yard, drop the car off, and in 15 days DMV hands me over the title. Impounding is FUN.
2007-08-11 00:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by J H 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Write A warning letter that she has three days to deliver the title or she will be reported to the attorney general for selling a vehicle without a title, and be taken to civil court. Mention any other property she owns and let her know leins will be attched to the property.
2007-08-11 00:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her a call and point out that she still is lible (meaning she can be arrested or sued) if the vehicle is still in her name. Though I have a question for you, does the vehicle have a loan on it? If it does, than you have bigger problems. I would suggest a lawyer if this is the case.
2007-08-11 00:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by sfcjcl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take the reciept and registraion to the DMv and have you own title made. You have a signed bill of sale so you should be good.
2007-08-11 00:40:10 · answer #6 · answered by nomo12002 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, this is a civil issue and the police will not be able to do anything for you. Your best bet is to talk to her one last time, then contact a lawyer if things still do not progress. Best of luck!
2007-08-11 00:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by nxzema_grl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you,ll have to get a hold of them by phone or in person and get them to do this, their signatures have to be on the title for it to be legal,mean time don't let nothing happen to the car,until they get the paper work straitened out on it,good luck with it.
2007-08-11 00:39:42 · answer #8 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you,ll have to get a hold of them by phone or in person and get them to do this, their signatures have to be on the title for it to be legal,mean time don't let ANYTHING happen to the car,until they get the paper work STRAIGHTENED out on it,good luck with it.
2007-08-11 00:52:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell them you will call the cops
2007-08-11 00:39:53 · answer #10 · answered by Smitty 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋