buying a vehicle w/o the title

title issues

really what do you mean? are you saying that to buy an xj and get the title with it is rare? please explain also i heard that a title replacment was $15.
 
i mean forget about this xj and find one with a title..... it is possible to get a new title, but i would say not worth the hassle for something liek an XJ. There is always another one for sale, and that other one most likely has a title
 
awspence said:
i mean forget about this xj and find one with a title..... it is possible to get a new title, but i would say not worth the hassle for something liek an XJ. There is always another one for sale, and that other one most likely has a title
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x2...even if that means we have to read your constant ads on here and craiglist...find one with a title and save yourself a huge headache
 
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my constant ads have yeilded me many xjs and what not that had the title but there were always problems that i found, the guy i am buying from says he can get a new title. and thats a hassle i can take it the jeep is in good condition
 
If he can get a title, then let HIM do it. Don't pay a dime for it upfront, either. If it's legal, he ought to be able to come up with a title in a couple of days. Be sure the numbers match, though. (Did that once, when bought a new (used) truck and financed it. When I got the title from the bank 48 months later...it didn't match... :O Dealer screwed up, wrong papers went with wrong truck, and numbers never got verified/matched up. Got it fixed, but it was a PIA.)
 
it sounds like the jeep is titled in his name, but he's just lost it or something? if that's the case, then it's dead simple. you can even have it transferred to your name all with one form. what you need to do is go with him to you local dmv office. tell them you need to do an mvr4 form. the front will be a section for him to apply for a replacement title, and on the back is a section for the replacement title to be transferred to you. they'll notarize it, and in a week or so you get your title in the mail. you can get an instant title at the dmv office on new bern ave. that's an extra $75 though. no real need for that in this case.

now, if the vehicle isn't titled to him at all it's a whole other story. i can help explain all your options with this too if need be.

oh, make sure you write down the VIN of the vehicle and take it with you to the dmv. the person that assists you can verify everything matches.

EDIT: btw, bills of sale are absolutely useless for proving ownership or the sale of autos in nc. the only purpose they serve is to adjust tax value. for example, if the government has your vehicle valued at $5k but you only paid $1k, or maybe you bought something with no engine/drivetrain, etc. a notarized bill of sale can be useful in getting the taxes lowered.
 
Call the Raleigh DMV with the VIN#. 919-715-7000

They will tell you just about everything you want to know.
 
title issues

thanks i will sure give them a call and see what comes up hopefull yhe just lost the title or somthing otherwise i heard it was alomst $300 to get a replacement title if i am correct? otherwise for whcih title is it $300.
 
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