Getting a "new" title , how done
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Getting a "new" title , how done
Even though in CT you don't need a title to register anything after 25 years, I want to increase my odds at DMV for ease of registration, since there is no paper trail on this truck except a bill of sale.
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Connecticut requires a title on everything after 1980 (this will change October 1, when it will go to 20 years or newer). Lacking a title on a post-1980 vehicle, the seller will need to fill out a lost title form. You will still need a paper trail from the last registered owner to you even if there is a title, and the previous owner never registered the vehicle. So, to register a 1984, you will need a title or properly signed lost title form (no notary needed in-state) from the DMV website...
"I have purchased an older vehicle in Connecticut, but the seller does not have a title. He says that the vehicle does not require a title. How do I register the vehicle?
The State of Connecticut no longer requires title certificates for vehicles manufactured prior to 1981. In order for you to register the vehicle, you must have a Supplemental Assignment of Ownership (form Q-1) and a copy of the last registration certificate. You must show continuity of ownership from the last registered owner to you." Good luck I've dealt with this nightmare more times than I care to remember ~Bill
"I have purchased an older vehicle in Connecticut, but the seller does not have a title. He says that the vehicle does not require a title. How do I register the vehicle?
The State of Connecticut no longer requires title certificates for vehicles manufactured prior to 1981. In order for you to register the vehicle, you must have a Supplemental Assignment of Ownership (form Q-1) and a copy of the last registration certificate. You must show continuity of ownership from the last registered owner to you." Good luck I've dealt with this nightmare more times than I care to remember ~Bill
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That won't work in this situation. That works if you already own it and have registration to prove it. I got the truck in Maine, original owner did not register it for years, and had no title.
I can get it registered here in CT with a
Bill of sale and a VIN verification from DMV. along with numerous other paper work.
Having a title and a bill of sale is just easier.
Thanks anyways
I can get it registered here in CT with a
Bill of sale and a VIN verification from DMV. along with numerous other paper work.
Having a title and a bill of sale is just easier.
Thanks anyways
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Being it was bought out of state, that's bad. Just look at it from their point of view, and possibly that can help you figure out what to do.
You brought this truck into the state Of Conn from Maine. How do they know it's not stolen? How do they know it doesn't have a lien on it and a bank in Maine is looking for it(along with the police).
Asking those questions, I am guessing, but I bet you are going to have to go back to Maine. When Maine says this truck's history is clear, then that's proof to Conn and they will be more willing to give you a new Conn title.
You brought this truck into the state Of Conn from Maine. How do they know it's not stolen? How do they know it doesn't have a lien on it and a bank in Maine is looking for it(along with the police).
Asking those questions, I am guessing, but I bet you are going to have to go back to Maine. When Maine says this truck's history is clear, then that's proof to Conn and they will be more willing to give you a new Conn title.
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Being it was bought out of state, that's bad. Just look at it from their point of view, and possibly that can help you figure out what to do.
You brought this truck into the state Of Conn from Maine. How do they know it's not stolen? How do they know it doesn't have a lien on it and a bank in Maine is looking for it(along with the police).
Asking those questions, I am guessing, but I bet you are going to have to go back to Maine. When Maine says this truck's history is clear, then that's proof to Conn and they will be more willing to give you a new Conn title.
You brought this truck into the state Of Conn from Maine. How do they know it's not stolen? How do they know it doesn't have a lien on it and a bank in Maine is looking for it(along with the police).
Asking those questions, I am guessing, but I bet you are going to have to go back to Maine. When Maine says this truck's history is clear, then that's proof to Conn and they will be more willing to give you a new Conn title.
Agreed. Shame on you reamer for buying a vehicle YOU have no way of proving it was not stolen
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I've always had good luck at the Weathersfield (main) DMV office.
Back in the day I owned many motorcycles that had only been on the track and were never titled.
I bought bikes at Laconia, Bridgehampton and Pocono from other racers that I knew weren't thieves.
A simple bill of sale, VIN verification and check were all I ever needed for title.
Back in the day I owned many motorcycles that had only been on the track and were never titled.
I bought bikes at Laconia, Bridgehampton and Pocono from other racers that I knew weren't thieves.
A simple bill of sale, VIN verification and check were all I ever needed for title.
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To the original thread starter; The way we are talking about this, it seems like we already know your truck is stolen. I am not saying it is, and not accusing you of buying it knowingly or unknowingly that way.
I was just using that as a possible scenario that would cause Conn DMV to have heartburn over giving you a title.
I was just using that as a possible scenario that would cause Conn DMV to have heartburn over giving you a title.
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Dave,
I don't think anyone is being accusatory, except maybe Brad.
These trucks (and I) are old enough to have never been in the computerized system.
Connecticut has always required VIN verification on out of state vehicles.
Maine doesn't require or issue title for 1995 or older vehicles.
If it was ever registered in Maine, you're going to have to know that PO's name and address.
As he said in post #4 it's just a matter of filing all the required papers.
Trailering or flatbedding it down to Weathersfield is probably the simplest solution in this case.
I don't think anyone is being accusatory, except maybe Brad.
These trucks (and I) are old enough to have never been in the computerized system.
Connecticut has always required VIN verification on out of state vehicles.
Maine doesn't require or issue title for 1995 or older vehicles.
If it was ever registered in Maine, you're going to have to know that PO's name and address.
As he said in post #4 it's just a matter of filing all the required papers.
Trailering or flatbedding it down to Weathersfield is probably the simplest solution in this case.
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Not stolen in fact, (unless the 70+ year old couple is running a chop shop out of their house)
This was his plow truck for years, and after getting his '14 GMC with Blizzard plow, their was no need for it.
He said he never needed to register it cause "in never left the driveway" This part is true cause it no functional gauges, brake lights, and complete set of dry rot tires, and 5" of pine needles it the cowl, kinda proving it sat under their pine tree for years.
I do keep in contact with them on the progress of the truck.
This was his plow truck for years, and after getting his '14 GMC with Blizzard plow, their was no need for it.
He said he never needed to register it cause "in never left the driveway" This part is true cause it no functional gauges, brake lights, and complete set of dry rot tires, and 5" of pine needles it the cowl, kinda proving it sat under their pine tree for years.
I do keep in contact with them on the progress of the truck.
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Anything 94 and older in Maine, does not require a title. And to get a title on that vehicle is tricky, because no one wants to do the paperwork. They will fight you saying you don't need it. But, you can fill out a Maine lost title form, but you need previous title holder, to sign it.
Anyway, a notarized bill of sale with vin number and both parties signature, is typically all that's required when registering out of the state in which you bought it, that now requires a title. If you have an old registration of previous owner, that helps, especially like in the case of Maine, which has transfer of ownership form on the back (remember "pink slips", well they are yellow in Maine).
It will cost you $33x2 and a 4/8 week wait if you want a title from Maine. But you'll need the previous owner fills out a list title form ($33) then you fill out transfer of title/application of title form ($33) and then wait.
Really though, ann you should be concerned with is a potential lien on the vehicle, not if it's stolen. If it's stolen the vin is tagged at the dmv probably and it will be flagged somehow.
Anyway, a notarized bill of sale with vin number and both parties signature, is typically all that's required when registering out of the state in which you bought it, that now requires a title. If you have an old registration of previous owner, that helps, especially like in the case of Maine, which has transfer of ownership form on the back (remember "pink slips", well they are yellow in Maine).
It will cost you $33x2 and a 4/8 week wait if you want a title from Maine. But you'll need the previous owner fills out a list title form ($33) then you fill out transfer of title/application of title form ($33) and then wait.
Really though, ann you should be concerned with is a potential lien on the vehicle, not if it's stolen. If it's stolen the vin is tagged at the dmv probably and it will be flagged somehow.
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