To obtain a title for a vehicle when the previous owner cannot be located, you should start by gathering all relevant documents, such as the bill of sale and any identification. Then, contact your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or equivalent agency to inquire about the process for applying for a title under these circumstances. They may require you to complete a specific form and provide proof of ownership, along with any fees. In some cases, a vehicle history report may also be necessary to confirm the vehicle's status.
regardless of the state if you have the title and you are on the title as THE owner, it is your car and you do what you like, moraly it may be wrong but legal the previous owner cant do anything
If you can't find the previous owner to execute a corrective and confirmatory deed then you must bring a Quiet Title action in a court of equity and obtain a judgment. Only a court order can clear the title. You should check to see if you paid for a certification of title or an owner's title insurance policy when you purchased the property. If you paid for professional representation at the time of your purchase perhaps they are responsible for clearing the title. Title coverage that insures over the defect is not a cure. It's a band-aid.
My suggestion is calling a lawyer.
I just pad off my car in March of 2008 and now I need the title for a secured loan I'm looking to take but I can't seem to find the title (lost or stolen) and I never registered it to my name. What can I do? i bought a bike, the owner(previous) cant be located, and the title has not been registered in my name yet with the state. What do i do?
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.
you can be a co-owner until you turn 18. when you turn 18 you can put the title in your nameas the primary owner. ... Titles are legal documents. Minors can't sign legal documents.
If you need a vehicle title certification but cannot reach the owner, start by checking with your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for their specific policies regarding title transfers or certifications. You may also be able to file for a bonded title or an abandoned vehicle title, depending on your situation. Additionally, consider reaching out to a legal professional for advice on how to proceed if the owner is unresponsive. Always document your attempts to contact the owner as part of your efforts.
I bought a car and I cant get the title for it what to do
Simply have him sign off on the title.
you cant
NO, a co-signor cant repo anything. IF your name is on the TITLE as co-owner, you can take possession. NO name on the title, all you can do is work with the lender and take care of it that way.
No YOU CANT