Title problems
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Squid
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 2
From: Jacksonville, FL
Title problems
I bought a 98 super hawk from a guy who didn't have the title in his name because the guy he bought it from filled out the info for purchaser on the title but never got the title transferred into his name. It's been about three weeks and now the guy I bought it from isn't answering his phone for me now. When I went to the DMV to get the title they told me they couldn't do it because the other guy already filled out the information. Does anyone have any advice or tips for a guy who got suckered?
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Superstock
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 313
From: South Kakalaki
It's different in every state, but in sc whoever the bike/vehicle is titled tomis the only who can sign it over. So if your guy never had it transferred into his name you may have to contact the first owner.
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MotoGP
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,138
From: Austin, Tx
As is said - states differ. In texas you can apply/buy a bonded title for about a $100 on a bike. I went through this **** when I bought the VFR. If nobody comes forward to contest your ownership within (?) two years you are granted a normal title of ownership. It's a better option than chasing down deadbeats.
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Back Marker
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 139
From: Wisconsin
I had the same problem with a car i originally bought for parts, than decided to title it. In Wisconsin we have a form called "statement of intent". If your state has something similar, you would have to fill out the form as if the original seller on the title decided to sell it to you and not the purchaser listed on the title. Of course if you can't get a hold of either person, you would have to forge the signiture on the document.
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