Need help with title
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Need help with title
Hey guys. I have a 69 f250 which was given to me 5 years ago. I have no title for it and i need to get it in my name. The old owners didn't care about paperwork back then and probably wont now. How can i get this thing registered in my name so i can get it ready for the road? Just have the old owners sign a bill of sale and then i can fill out a lost title form? I live in California so i know its a pain in the butt. Any advice is greatly appreciated. thanks
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From: British Columbia
I don't know the rules about registering in California other than hearing that it's difficult. Could you get it registered in Oregon or Nevada and then "import" it? Or even register it by mail in an easy state and get a plate etc. mailed to you, then transfer to California registration?
Another option is to buy a rusted out wreck of the same year with current plates, register that and then transfer over the data plate etc. As for any color difference, tell them you repainted it.
Make enquiries from a payphone to an office you won't use, ha ha.
Another option is to buy a rusted out wreck of the same year with current plates, register that and then transfer over the data plate etc. As for any color difference, tell them you repainted it.
Make enquiries from a payphone to an office you won't use, ha ha.
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From: Lakewood, Ca.
From the Ca DMV website Forms for Buying or Selling a Vehicle (Changing Vehicle Ownership) :
You may apply for a duplicate title if your original title has been lost, stolen or mutilated. To obtain a duplicate title, you must:
* Complete an Application for Duplicate Title form (Reg 227) (PDF) including the vehicle license plate number, your true full name, current address and your driver license number. Sign the statement of facts explaining what happened to the title.
* Attach the damaged title, if mutilated.
* Pay the duplicate title fee. The duplicate title fee for boats/vessels.
You may submit this application either in person or by mail. You can make an Appointment(s) at your local DMV or mail the completed forms with payment to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Registration Operations
PO Box 942869
Sacramento, California 94269-0001
If you present the application at your local DMV office, you will be required to show your California photo driver license.
You may apply for a duplicate title if your original title has been lost, stolen or mutilated. To obtain a duplicate title, you must:
* Complete an Application for Duplicate Title form (Reg 227) (PDF) including the vehicle license plate number, your true full name, current address and your driver license number. Sign the statement of facts explaining what happened to the title.
* Attach the damaged title, if mutilated.
* Pay the duplicate title fee. The duplicate title fee for boats/vessels.
You may submit this application either in person or by mail. You can make an Appointment(s) at your local DMV or mail the completed forms with payment to:
Department of Motor Vehicles
Registration Operations
PO Box 942869
Sacramento, California 94269-0001
If you present the application at your local DMV office, you will be required to show your California photo driver license.
