Vehicle Title help

79yoyo · Dec 25, 2014

I got a 85 Toyota. Problem is no title. Some states don't require a title to run a tag on it, Well here in SC we have to have a title to be able to run it on the road, and that's what I want to do. Would love to track down the original owner and get the title but I'm afraid if I do it may raise some eyebrows and someone may decide they want there original truck back. So without getting a lot of legal stuff involved what are some options that I have? Or is there anyone who works at a DMV that could help me out? Only option I can think of at the moment is buy a parts truck from somewhere do all the switching. I know someone on here has had issues like this before so I'm asking for any help/advice please

4byfan · Dec 25, 2014

I should be a title expert. Been at the tag office every day for the last 2 weeks tryin to get one straight. "That's one dumb son of a bitch but he sure is fast. "

wannabe · Dec 25, 2014

Here in alabama we have a "abandoned vehicle application". I use it as a loop hole. There are places that charge 150 cash and use this process and you can get a new title in your name. It is legal but sketchy if you think about it. I've done it a few times and my dads done it a few times. Works good. You can do it your self but it takes longer and is a pain in the ass

79yoyo · Dec 25, 2014

Haha I've stood in line myself for awhile at times. I've heard of the abandoned vehicle thing, just never checked into it

4byfan · Dec 25, 2014

In Tennessee if the vehicle is 30 years old or older u don't even need an original title. Fill out some paperwork & u can get one in ur name. But luckily mine was only 28 years old so I went round & round & round. The lady evev said: u know u could just wait 2 more years & this would be very simple. :wtflol: