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From: Northwest Fl
Welcome to FTE!
Most states are different, some require title some don't. Check with you local tag office, they can usually tell you everything required. Usually a notorized bill of sale on an older vehicle is all they need but in some locations they require the signing over of your first born son.
Most states are different, some require title some don't. Check with you local tag office, they can usually tell you everything required. Usually a notorized bill of sale on an older vehicle is all they need but in some locations they require the signing over of your first born son.
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
Originally Posted by Witch
I am rebuilding a 1948 F100 , I need a title for it . Can anyone tell me how to get one ?
I didn't need a title for mine but it required some legwork to get it registered. If you have a valid VIN permanently affixed to the truck somewhere you can probably get it registered. Like Huntsman said it just depends on what state you are in. Some states are harder on vehicles that come from out of state also.
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I posted this for my husband , when he read F 100 I thought he would have a stroke . We live in Florida and I have tried everthing , including the first born thing. Richard my husband has , two 1956 trucks , then came home with a 48 and a 52 with no titles
Have you heard of Broadway Title ?
Thanks for you help and have a Merry Christmas
Have you heard of Broadway Title ?
Thanks for you help and have a Merry Christmas
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From: NM
I would stay away from any "title issuing agents" in Louisiana or Alabama. They advertise a lot. The feds are watching them very closely these days!
Usually what you have to do is have the VIN verified at a local DMV office, then if it comes back as not in their system as stolen or whatever, you have to pay for a bond. But I've heard of people losing vehicles they bought in good faith when the DMV title search pointed them to a "legitimate" existing title.
Usually what you have to do is have the VIN verified at a local DMV office, then if it comes back as not in their system as stolen or whatever, you have to pay for a bond. But I've heard of people losing vehicles they bought in good faith when the DMV title search pointed them to a "legitimate" existing title.
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From: Durham NC
Every state has a process for registering untitled vehicles. You may need to go thru several different people to find one that is knowlegable about the procedure or carefully read thru the regulations if they are posted on line until you learn what to do.
IIRC FL is actually one of the easier states, that's why is well known place to launder stolen or salvage titles. I'd start with DMV at the state capitol, and be persistant. Seldom will the clerks at the local plates issuing office have a clue or care less.
IIRC FL is actually one of the easier states, that's why is well known place to launder stolen or salvage titles. I'd start with DMV at the state capitol, and be persistant. Seldom will the clerks at the local plates issuing office have a clue or care less.
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From: Massillon, Ohio
That is what I had to do in Ohio. I called the Ohio Title Department in Columbus talked to three people before I found one who knew what to do. Then it took three weeks to get the final paperwork completed. A pain while doing it but well worth it after you have the new title.
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
It definately helps to make a friend at the local DMV. Here in New Mexico we have contractors that perform DMV procedures for a fee. My dad was friendly with one of the gals at one of these companies so I went through her.
Every state is a bit different. Her ein NM I had to do a title search which meant that I had to tow my vehicle to the DMV office so they could physically check and read the VIN #, they then ran a NCCI search for all 50 states to make sure it wasn't stolen. I had to provide a Bill of Sale. After all of that I had to go to a title company and get a surety bond. After that it was just a matter of showing proof of insurance to get them to issue me a title and registration.
My advice would be to go in person to your local DMV office and talk to someone in person. Hopefully you will get a helpful person and not one of the "deadwood" state employees that seem to bog up the works in any state agency.
The whole process cost me roughly $165 for surety bond, tags, title, licence, and the fee.
Good luck
Bobby
Every state is a bit different. Her ein NM I had to do a title search which meant that I had to tow my vehicle to the DMV office so they could physically check and read the VIN #, they then ran a NCCI search for all 50 states to make sure it wasn't stolen. I had to provide a Bill of Sale. After all of that I had to go to a title company and get a surety bond. After that it was just a matter of showing proof of insurance to get them to issue me a title and registration.
My advice would be to go in person to your local DMV office and talk to someone in person. Hopefully you will get a helpful person and not one of the "deadwood" state employees that seem to bog up the works in any state agency.
The whole process cost me roughly $165 for surety bond, tags, title, licence, and the fee.
Good luck
Bobby
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Perhaps a lean sale. In Ca. if you have license plate, or Vin #, DMV will provide ownership history for nominal fee and packet explaining lean sale process. After date of scheduled sale the seller can do with as he/she wishes, not sure if it provides title. If all else fails, suggest contact local DMV and inquire. Primarily seen used when vehicle(s) is abandoned.
Sorry, seems can't edit out the double exposure, well at least won't have to repeat myself.
dave
Sorry, seems can't edit out the double exposure, well at least won't have to repeat myself.
dave
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From: Erie, pa
Welcome to FTE
I would start here: http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/html/titlinf.html
There are no "Short Cuts" anywhere that are legal. Best to do it up front and correct or it will cost you down the line.
I spent 22 yrs in the Service, registered cars in 7 states and 2 countries besides the U.S.. I think they compete for difficult.
I would start here: http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/html/titlinf.html
There are no "Short Cuts" anywhere that are legal. Best to do it up front and correct or it will cost you down the line.
I spent 22 yrs in the Service, registered cars in 7 states and 2 countries besides the U.S.. I think they compete for difficult.
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From: NM
I just re-read your original post; you say you are rebuilding it already. I wouldn't spend another penny on it til you have a clean, clear title in your hands -- you may be rebuilding it for someone else!
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From: sacramento
I found it was pretty straitforward in CA. You need to talk to someone who has done it in your state.
In ca you need to have the vin inspected by the chp
the dmv checks to see if its dropped out of record for I don't know how long both my 53s were non issues I had nothing but a bill of sale by people who were never registered owners.
Make a statement that it has not been driven on the road for 10 or so years otherwise dmv wants to collect taxes for all those years.
You need a weight certificate.
In ca you need to have the vin inspected by the chp
the dmv checks to see if its dropped out of record for I don't know how long both my 53s were non issues I had nothing but a bill of sale by people who were never registered owners.
Make a statement that it has not been driven on the road for 10 or so years otherwise dmv wants to collect taxes for all those years.
You need a weight certificate.
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From: Northshore, MN
I'm currently going through the same bond process in MN. It's not fun, but it is necessary. 3 years of good bond becomes a title. Which is one excuse for me to take my time building it.
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From: Rockford, IL
A while back a buddy of mine here in Illinois had a 67 Che*y he tried to title on a bill of sale. The info came back with some problems and they impounded it. Then it cost him all kind of court fees. Long story short he was out a lot of money and never did get the truck. I've heard Illinois is one of the hardest places to get a title. But I've never had to deal with it myself. Good luck, let us know how you come out. John
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From: San Jose, CA
You can try and search for a title and VIN tag from a truck that has been parted out.
I recently had a title and both VIN tags from a 1949 F1 Panel that I parted out. I had the title and VIN tags for over a year before I sold it to a UK gentleman who bought a truck in CA with no title and needed it to ship to the UK.
Also, I know that it's not an F1, but I do have a clean CA title and VIN tag for a 52 F6 from a truck that I recently parted out.
Ilya
I recently had a title and both VIN tags from a 1949 F1 Panel that I parted out. I had the title and VIN tags for over a year before I sold it to a UK gentleman who bought a truck in CA with no title and needed it to ship to the UK.
Also, I know that it's not an F1, but I do have a clean CA title and VIN tag for a 52 F6 from a truck that I recently parted out.
Ilya