Getting a lost title

[58 Yeoman]

How hard is it getting a lost title now days? My Yeoman came with a salvage title, and I was able to get that changed back in the 90's. In the 80's, I bought a VW Karmann Ghia with a lost title, and was able to get a replacement from the state with the original owners family consent; they didn't want the car, but didn't know where the title was.

There is a car for sale in WI w/o a title. Has it gotten harder to get titles?

[phat46]

How hard is it getting a lost title now days? My Yeoman came with a salvage title, and I was able to get that changed back in the 90's. In the 80's, I bought a VW Karmann Ghia with a lost title, and was able to get a replacement from the state with the original owners family consent; they didn't want the car, but didn't know where the title was.

There is a car for sale in WI w/o a title. Has it gotten harder to get titles?

It seems to vary state to state, it's not too bad here in Mi, but some states it seems impossible. I see cars without titles in N.C. and it seems like there is no way to get one there, or it's extremely difficult. I would check with the Wi. S O S, and your local one too.

[58 Yeoman]

Yeah, I know. I'm just trying to talk myself out of another project.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/d/1957-ford-fairlane-500/6648096177.html

[UGLY OLDS]

I see a bazillion $$$$ in chrome work ....
If you need a project, can you get the Pontiac back   :?:   THAT was a deal ...... :oops: ( I wish that I had the room available when that came up for sale ....   ) ......
  HEY .....  I GOT IT ....    
Why not talk to Frank about the '48 Chev collection that he has for sale  :?:  :?:

Bob...

[enjenjo]

It varies from state to state. In Ohio if you are the owner, and it's still in the title system it is just a matter of applying for a replacement title. If you are not the original owner, or it is old enough to be out of the system, you need a notarized note from God , and written permission from the governor to get one.

As stated above Michigan is fairly easy, although they had a newer requirement in the last couple years that you have to have a tax appraisal from a licenced dealer and pay sales tax on that amount.

Some of the other states have provisions for bonded titles, some will title from a registration if the car is old enough. Best to check locally.

[58 Yeoman]

Frank is tied with the best 'deterent' reply. The Secretary of States office is tied with Frank. The WI seller needs to get a title or IL won't do anything for getting a title. Now, back to my regularly scheduled programming.  

Do I REALLY need another project? I don't think so.

Thanks for the replies.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Arizona title laws can be tough. Thanks to the car auctions here.

Guys tell me the bonded title is easier in AZ now.  I have not done that method in years tho. Also heard the bond amount required is often higher too.  

You guys know how : "what you hear and the truth are usually different"

[58 Yeoman]

Anyway, I sent him an email stating that it was too bad there isn't a title. He replied that it did sell already. Good. No more temptation...