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lost title before transfer

Posted: 12/11/07 6:16pm Message 1 of 8
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Southfield, MI - USA
Joined: 12/8/2007
Posts: 10
Vette(s): 1976 corvette stingray needs restoration
hi i lost my title before making it to secretary of state to put in my name.
i talk to sos gave them vin number they looked up and cant find anything..
There having me pencil trace the vin and bring to them.
anyone ever deal with a no title car before??AngryAngry



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lost title before transfer

Posted: 12/11/07 6:53pm Message 2 of 8
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Ronda, NC - USA
Joined: 6/7/2006
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Vette(s): 77 & 71 & 85
Yes I have, all you have to do (in my case) is go to your insurance agency and bond a title, they will know what you are talking about. basically  they provide a bond  for the title and the title company (sec of state) makes you a new title. As long as no one ever comes back on the car and says its stolen you are ok.
Your insurance company can better explain it. There are probable other ways but this worked great for me.





lost title before transfer

Posted: 12/11/07 8:35pm Message 3 of 8
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Calhoun City, MS - USA
Joined: 9/24/2005
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Vette(s): 1977 Black T-Top
Bought a volkswagon years ago and like cj5 stated earlier, you get a title bond which at that time was around $50.00. If some one came up and claimed the car, you would have to give up the car but the insurance company would reimburse the price you paid ( I think ) is the way it works. Someone correct this if I'm wrong


lost title before transfer

Posted: 12/11/07 8:37pm Message 4 of 8
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Ronda, NC - USA
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Yeah its something like that , mine was 50 bucks too. I didn't listen too much to all the details. I was too happy to get a title.




lost title before transfer

Posted: 12/11/07 8:52pm Message 5 of 8
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North Charleston, SC - USA
Joined: 3/20/2004
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"Google" "Vehicle Title Services" and you will find several reputable companies that will get you a Title for the car. It is a real Title and they search public records for stolen vehicles prior to mailing the replacement Title. I have used then before with no problem.
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Posted: 12/11/07 9:26pm Message 6 of 8
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Southfield, MI - USA
Joined: 12/8/2007
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Vette(s): 1976 corvette stingray needs restoration
Thanks guys i'm going to take the pencil trace of the vin up to sos tommorrow and if they still can't do anything i'll try the bond thing.know any agents in michigan.


lost title before transfer

Posted: 12/12/07 6:59am Message 7 of 8
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Jefferson City, MO - USA
Joined: 3/9/2007
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Vette(s): 1969 L46 4 Speed Roadster
Be very careful using any Title Service.  In many states they are not recognized as a legitimate means for obtaining a title.  If you are not able to find your title, or get a bonded title, you can file in your local circuit court for a declatory judgement.  You will have to explain the circumstances and provide evidence that you legally possess the vehicle.  The judgement forcs the DMV to issue you a title without recourse.  This avoids anyone coming back later and saying that you took the car from their property.


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Posted: 12/16/07 7:19pm Message 8 of 8
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Southfield, MI - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 corvette stingray needs restoration
title is in mail used form tr-205 at sos along with national database stolen vehicle check done my lansing sos..thanks for all the info guys...SmileSmile


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