Yes they are very strict about this from what I am finding out.
They apparently passed a law September 1st of 1972 stating that all motor vehicles and trailers must be registered 10 days after purchasing the item.
Passenger vehicles that are 1980 and older purchased BEFORE November 26th, 1990 are EXEMPT from titling.. meaning you don't need a title..
BUT those purchased AFTER November 26th, 1990 MUST be titled..
Here are the exemptions though to that though and you can see those on the website here... http://www.mass.gov/rmv/titles/index.htm
You can sell a car with no title but the consumer cannot register it without a title.
If a title is in your spouse's name and you want to register the car in your name do you need to change the title?
No, you cannot register a car you do not own. In order to register a car, you have to have the title.
Yes, just need proof of insurance!
take the car to Texas and register it there
no
The car title proves ownership. You cannot sell a or register a car without a title.
In my state you only need to have Liability insurance the get a title and register the vehicle. If, however you have a loan on the car the lender will require you to have full coverage.
In order to register a new car in Alabama, you need a title signed over to you, a notarized bill of sale, and proof of identity (driver's license). At this time, no insurance is required to register a vehicle in the state of Alabama.
You need a signed bill of sale from the previous owner.
If you are in the US, you will need to go to the DMV office with the title of the car signed over to you.
Definitely. Whoever possesses title owns car. Just take it in to dmv after owner signs off on it to register in your name.