It depends on the DMV. Some will help you with this dilemna, and some will tell you to scrap the car, or give it back to the last owner. I would say, have the previous owner apply for a lost title, less than $20.00 in Minnesota, and start over. You may be able to fix this, if you bring the previous owner to the DMV with you to explain what happened. The lost title deal is best, and split the cost with them.
yes
release the vehicle to the buyer
just go to the registration office
The private seller holds the title until paid in full, he should transfer the title to private buyers name and place a lien on title then the title will be mailed back to the private seller and once vehicle is paid the seller signs off on the lien and mails the title to the buyer. A contract/bill of sale should be signed by both parties to the payment agreement established for the protection of both parties.
Generally, you must have the title, signed by the seller/owner, and a bill of sale in order to register the vehicle in your name. The sale isn't valid unless the buyer receives both. If the seller does not turn over the title, the buyer cannot register the car and has no proof that the seller owned the vehicle. If you have questions contact the Department of Motor Vehicles in your jurisdiction.
nope
If you get a motorcycle but the seller never sends you the title, you should contact the seller. If the seller still does not give you the title, you should take the seller to court. The seller is obligated to provide you with a valid title so that you can register the car.
as long as you physically have the title in your possession and its in your name and they haven't signed the back, you are still the legal owner. A title company would have to give proof of your financial obligation to them
well whenever you bought the car the seller(owner stated on title) should have signed the back of the title in the proper place in order to sign ownership over to you. then (depending on state) you will have to insure the vehicle in your name and then take said proof and the signed over title to the dmv and they will issue a new title in your name.you will have to pay sales tax at the time and register the vehicle in your name at that time as well.
IN California, You must bring a completed and signed vehicle title and a recent passed smog check document to the DMV.
Generally you need to get your money back or sue for fraud. The seller of a vehicle must provide the title. End of story.
That depends on which party died. If the person who died is the one who signed the title over, then the vehicle belongs to the brother. If the brother who received the signed title is the one who died, then the vehicle belongs to his heirs or estate.