Is the car equipped with a valid VIN that is for a non-stolen vehicle? If
so, then I have been through this in Quebec for buying a motorcyle with no
ownership papers.
I went to a Commissioner of Oaths and had him stamp a sworn affidavit I had
written describing the sale and the numbers of the motorcycle. I stated the
person selling, the person buying (me) and the identification of the bike
and that to the best of our knowledge the vehicle was the seller's to sell.
I had no difficulty with the motor vehicle department once this form was in
my hand. They drove me almost mad blocking me until I got some advice and
followed the aforementioned procedure.
I do not know what the office of Commissioner of Oaths is called in the US,
but a notary or even a Justice of the Peace should be able to perform the
deed.
Good luck!
Mark Hooper
-----Original Message-----
From: John North [mailto:jnorth@novagate.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:13 PM
To: Triumph 6 pack
Subject: Buy a car without Title?
I am interested in a car which was abandoned in an old building and the
person selling has no title. I suppose I could part it out but I am
interested in restoring it. Seems like I heard about a salvage
title... Anybody done this? Any pitfalls?
John North
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