Applying for a title
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Applying for a title
Does anyone have had to apply for a title when buying a vechile?
Here's my problem.
I bought an 1979 F350 Supercab 4x4. When I exaimed the title, I noticed the VIN on the title was odd. Turns out it wasn't the correct title. I contacted the previous owner and he was surprised he got the wrong title.
Today I finally found the VIN off the truck. It indeed does not match with the title. So I bought the truck without a title.
Can I apply for a title by myself and legally own the truck? I also have a bill of sale supplied by the previous owner, signed by me and the previous owner.
I know some states doesn't require titles on older vechiles. However, my state (Maryland) require titles for any vechile.
I'll speak with the DMV...meanwhile, I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks!
Here's my problem.
I bought an 1979 F350 Supercab 4x4. When I exaimed the title, I noticed the VIN on the title was odd. Turns out it wasn't the correct title. I contacted the previous owner and he was surprised he got the wrong title.
Today I finally found the VIN off the truck. It indeed does not match with the title. So I bought the truck without a title.
Can I apply for a title by myself and legally own the truck? I also have a bill of sale supplied by the previous owner, signed by me and the previous owner.
I know some states doesn't require titles on older vechiles. However, my state (Maryland) require titles for any vechile.
I'll speak with the DMV...meanwhile, I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks!
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What is the discrepancy ?
Body VIN # to Frame VIN # ?
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Body VIN # to Frame VIN # ?
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78 F-150 429CJ,Silver, Explorer Pkg.
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64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
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You should be able to get the DMV to check the last registered owner and allow you to contact them for a release, assuming the vehicle is not stolen, salvaged, or otherwise ineligible for titleing. You will probably have to pay a fee for the service.
If you have difficulty with that, the seller should refund your money and take back the truck, or face fraud charges.
Winford
If you have difficulty with that, the seller should refund your money and take back the truck, or face fraud charges.
Winford
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The discrepancy is the frame VIN is authentic to the truck, but not the title.
Good idea. I'll check the records to make sure the truck isn't stolen or slavaged before I do anything at all. I don't even want my name involved!
Good idea. I'll check the records to make sure the truck isn't stolen or slavaged before I do anything at all. I don't even want my name involved!
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So, The Frame VIN # & the Cab VIN # Match,but the title doesn't match these numbers?
Or, The frame VIN # & The Cab VIN # are different but,the Title only matches one of these numbers?
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68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
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Or, The frame VIN # & The Cab VIN # are different but,the Title only matches one of these numbers?
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64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
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>So, The Frame VIN # & the Cab VIN # Match,but the title
>doesn't match these numbers?
The cab VIN plate is missing. I believe the driver's door is original as well.
So, I'm only going by frame VIN # which does not match the title's numbers. The title calls for a 1979 Regular Cab F250 4x4 with a 351M built in Mawahk, NJ plant.
>doesn't match these numbers?
The cab VIN plate is missing. I believe the driver's door is original as well.
So, I'm only going by frame VIN # which does not match the title's numbers. The title calls for a 1979 Regular Cab F250 4x4 with a 351M built in Mawahk, NJ plant.
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Just curious...I wonder if it would help you any to run the VIN through Carfax.com. It of course wouldn't tell you who the owner was last, but might be able to tell you if it was ever damaged to the point that someone may have swapped some parts around.
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If you were a CAA member they would run it for you,for a small fee.
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641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
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68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 23-Mar-02 AT 01:36 AM (EST)]Okay A.A.A
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[font color=blue]Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions,
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78 F-150 429CJ,Silver, Explorer Pkg.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
American Automobile Association
http://www.csaa.com/home/
C.A.A.
Canadian Automobile Association
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[i][font color=red]Calgary,Alberta,Canada[/font][i]
[font color=blue]Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions,
"I'm Saving My Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's" [font/]
78 F-150 429CJ,Silver, Explorer Pkg.
641/2-Mustang 260,Pre-World's Fair Car.
64-Fairlane500 S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang 289-Sunlit Gold 80,892Mi
78-Buick LeSabre 403 4V
84 Volvo DL Wagon
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Sounds more and more like trouble heading your way. People buy wrecked, legal trucks just for the papwerwork, go steal a similar vehicle, and then use the viin from the legal vehicle. A guy up the road from me just got raided for this sort of activity. Be cautious and ask the owner to accompany you to DMV. Watch his reaction closely.
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Well, got in touch with the previous owner. He claimed he bought the truck from a yard. I assume that's why the correct title wasn't in place...
Would I get in trouble if I tell DMV a VIN that comes up back as stolen??
Would I get in trouble if I tell DMV a VIN that comes up back as stolen??