Alright, does anyone know what I can do about obtaining a title for a car that doesn't have one? It has been lost with the previous owner and I need to get one. If nothing else I know a guy here that can "get" a title for me...not sure how and don't think I want to know, this is a last resort. Let me know if any of ya'll have ever had to do anything like this.

Alright, does anyone know what I can do about obtaining a title for a car that doesn't have one? It has been lost with the previous owner and I need to get one. If nothing else I know a guy here that can "get" a title for me...not sure how and don't think I want to know, this is a last resort. Let me know if any of ya'll have ever had to do anything like this.

Chad-
Welcome to the boards. DO a "search" on this title topic and you will see several threads discussin the topic.

If possible, put the onus back on the previous to go to his\her DMW to get a replacement title. It will make your life a lot easier. If this is not possible, then the other threads will give you the steps to get a title.

If you want specifics, PM and I'll send you the information about the company I used to create a new title. I had the same problem...

Good luck.
JB

Try getting a new title through the legitimate channels before you go through one of those places that sells you one, they may or may not be looked upon kindly by the state.

This is from the South Carolina DMV website at http://www.scdmvonline.com/VehTR.aspx

Obtaining a Duplicate Title

If you have lost your title, you may obtain a duplicate title from the Department of Motor Vehicles. You may apply for the duplicate title by mail. The Form 400, Application for Certificate of Title/Registration, which must be completed, contains the proper mailing address for the department.

To obtain a duplicate title, you must have the following:

* Completed Form 400, Application for Certificate of Title/Registration.
To complete the form, you must have your vehicle odometer mileage reading and any current lien information.
* Title Fee.
The title fee is $15.00.

Important note: If there is a lien on your vehicle, the duplicate title will be sent to the lien holder.


As long as the seller was the legitimate owner you probably won't have any problems, it'll just take some time for the paperwork to be processed. I went through a similar process once for a car I bought up here in Minnesota and it wasn't so bad.

im in ohio .it was easy to get a tittle for a 64 gto that was lost .go to www .broadway tittle.they will help you.cost me 129.00 they are located in ny

I went throught broadway to get my title too...it was easy and legal.