Apply for a replacement title through your state DMV.
DMV...it would be a salvage title which will kill the resell value of the bike....could try and get a lost title instead, some states offer this instead of the salvage title
apply for a salvage or lost title at the department of motor vehicles
You should have received a title from whoever you paid the money to. If they cannot provide one, you may have to go to the DMV and apply for a lost title.
I bought a car and I cant get the title for it what to do
I would have the DMV run the VIN and make sure the car wasn't stolen and isn't currently registered in someone elses name. Then you can apply for a salvage or lost title but I'm sure the DMV will advise to the best of your interest.
You should have never bought a car without receiving the title. But, you did so go to your local DMV and explain this and request a duplicate title. That is all you can do.
I would go back to whomever I got the vehicle from and question them to see if you can determine whether or not they knew this. If they will admit that they know about the salvage situation then you will know who to blame and perhaps to whom to take civil action against. If the previous owner didn't have knowledge they may not have any liability. The fact that you now know about the title puts you in a situation where you cannot sell it to someone else without telling the buyer what you know. Speak with an attorney in your area if it decreases the value enough to make a big enough difference.
Not legally in Texas. I would believe the same laws apply in other states too. If the vehicle is rightfully yours, you can file for a "Lost Title".
Unfortunatly no there isn't... Illinois has the worst laws around with this, you can thank all of the buy here, pay here lots this state has to offer. A salvage title, depending on the county and city, means the main structure of the vehicle is damaged beyond safe repair. In Chicago I know they will not register that vehicle at all, and else where in the state. However, if you register a salvage title to a "lost title" by using the original owners name you can get away with it if you settle on an agreement they sold you the vehicle with no title in hand. Filing for lost title can take from 6 weeks to 6 years depending on the vehicle. I have a 1966 VW Bus that I filed for in Chicago in 2007 and still have no title...
My suggestion is calling a lawyer.
Visit your local County Court Clerk. They can advise you on what if anything you can do.
file for a lost title.