Topic: Title Procurement Firms

[Maurice]

Pardon me, but I don't get it. You still don't have a title so how can you sell it?

I don't want to sell it, I want to ride it Now I don't get it...

[Maurice]

Sorry you are right it's not a title, but with this the local DMV will now supposedly give me one when I fill out transfer paperwork. Not in a rush to do that though.

HTH

[MCRider]

Sorry you are right it's not a title, but with this the local DMV will now supposedly give me one when I fill out transfer paperwork. Not in a rush to do that though.

HTH

Thanks for the tips. I know every state is different. I'll just have to figure out where I want to end up and what method wiill get me there.

[Don R]

 The VT registration can be transferred to your state to get a title. that's the point.

[grcamna2]

The VT registration can be transferred to your state to get a title. that's the point.

That's exactly how it worked for me,a clear PA. title just like I bought it from a local here.

[MoMo]

Last I saw the ITS fee is close to 300.  I used the Vermont route in PA, after I got the tag and registration card I went to a notary and was issued a PA tag and eventually a clear PA title.

Here is another site that a friend frequently uses   http://www.motorecyclenow.com/title-service.html  ....Larry

[Maurice]

Non-temp tag and registration came in.



I finally rode the bike to work this morning. Fog, drizzle and snotty roads, still what a blast!

I may drop by the DMV one of these days see what it would take to get a title here in NJ. Will post up when I do.

The VT process is a lot easier than I thought, it's fast and you don't have to wait in line all intimidated at the DMV.

Cheers

[chewbacca5000]

Ron,You can register in VT. even if you live out of state;I don't have a link for you because I've got lot's to learn about computers.I search for the website 

+1  The title company does the same thing and charges you a hefty fee.  You get a normal reg from the title company and have to wait a year to get a trans reg or in state title.  I would not spend the money.

[MCRider]

Thanks for all the responses. A good collection of strategies. Turns out Indiana has a pathway to get to a title. BMV does a search to last title owner. Then I bring a Notice of Claim in Small Claims court. That along with police inspection gives me a Cause number. Four weeks later, prior title owner never comes forward, In this case, he's passed, judge orders me a title. I'm on my way!     About $150 in court costs. Small Claims provides the forms and instructions.

[fmctm1sw]

I'm working on a title for an old Suzuki I found.  ITS now charges based on blue book value in "Good" condition.  So it went from $85 four or five years ago to about $300 now for my Suzuki 650.  ITS is awesome by the way.  These guys called me back (on a Saturday no less) after I asked for a quote and talked to me about why it had gotten so much more expensive.  Sara was her name I think.  Broadway is up to almost $900 now 

I'm going through an outfit in Vermont for that 650 now (http://www.motorecyclenow.com/title-service.html) and the price was $150 plus tax.  They tax the book value or purchase price, whatever is higher.  The only PITA is that they require a VIN verification on bikes bigger than 500cc.  Luckily for me, my stepson works for the county sheriff's office.  Don't use their online submission page, just attach everything in an email and send it to them.

As mentioned, you get a valid registration from a state that doesn't title bikes older than 30 years or so.  If your state issues titles, they have no choice but to generate you one when you bring in a legit registration.   The registration I got when I did my first bike was in some company's name in Georgia.  Essentially, they registered it and sold it back to me.  With the bill of sale they gave me and a valid registration, DMV gave me a title.

I did a trailer a few years back through Maine.  It was a like new 6x10 that a guy bought and then found something better suited for him and sold it to me with a bill of sale.  The trouble was that DMV had record of him buying it new from the dealer and insisted that HE needed to register it first.  I said, well he's not going to do that since he sold it to me.  Furthermore, I'm not going to let him register the trailer and have the trailer registered in his name AND still have my $900.  That registration came with my own name on it.  The tags they gave me were good for one year but Florida has a law that says if you live here you have to register your stuff in Florida within 30 days. 

Some of you guys are lucky with your DMV but Florida will not help a commoner do something like this.  If all goes well with this outfit in Vermont, I'm going to have them do my 350 Twin as well.

[Valhad]

Indiana actually has an even less expensive option, the Affidavit of Ownership.  Basically, you officially promise that it's really your bike.  Silliest thing ever.

The only catch is that you need a bill of sale from a seller in Indiana - although you could always have a buddy sell it to you, if you got the bike from out of state.

http://www.in.gov/bmv/2957.htm
Just paperwork and waiting. Unless you are as unfortunate as I was, and get saddled with someone at the BMV title office who can't grasp short VIN numbers. Still - it's an easy, cheap process. No court dates, no judges - just a vin inspection and a trip to the post office.

Takes from 3-5 weeks overall, probably.

This is how I've managed titles for all of my bikes - although the first two bikes went smoothly, the CBs got held up, and I ended up having to get new VINs issued for them.

[dodieninja]

What state are you in. I can help for NJ, its somewhat expensive tho.

do you know what the procedure is? and how much it actually is? When I went to the dmv they gave me the run around on how to get a title.

[Stev-o]

What state are you in. I can help for NJ, its somewhat expensive tho.

do you know what the procedure is? and how much it actually is? When I went to the dmv they gave me the run around on how to get a title.

If you are getting the "runaround" ask to speak with their manager.  They must have a certain procedure to obtain a title you just need to find out what it is. May need to get a bonded title...

[chewbacca5000]

What state are you in. I can help for NJ, its somewhat expensive tho.

do you know what the procedure is? and how much it actually is? When I went to the dmv they gave me the run around on how to get a title.

If you are getting the "runaround" ask to speak with their manager.  They must have a certain procedure to obtain a title you just need to find out what it is. May need to get a bonded title...

I hear titles by Steve is the best option out there! ha ha ha

[AlekStooge]

I tried to get a VIN inspection for my 78 CB550K. I am trying to go the VA route. The police officer asked for the paper work and pointed out for out of state (Here in IL) you need a title. How is this done anyone gone this route in IL? Is there a member of the forum in Vermont I can "sell the bike to" and have them do it for some compensation. Here is the form I am referring to under VIN inspection.  http://www.motorecyclenow.com/title-service.html