How do I get a title for a trailer in NC?

Question

I purchased a trailer from a neighbor and he told me he would get the title from his business. It has been a year and he can not find the title and he refuseds to fill out the forms to get a duplicate. What recourse do I have? I really want the trailer but I need to get tags for it.

Answer 1

the only way to get a duplicate title for the trailer would to have your neighbor sign the proper form or to go down get a duplicate, sign it over to you, and then have it flipped to your name by the title department. If he is unwilling to do either the only thing you can do is take him to court. In that case its a long and costly process.

Answer 2

Well I would contact the DMV first and see what they can do for you, and if they have a way of getting around your neighbor not applying for a duplicate title.

If they can not do anything for you I would say get your money back from your neighbor, and give him the trailer back, and buy a new one that has a title. Sounds like your neighbor is being a little shady. I have included the link to the Title and Registration page for the NC DMV. Hope this helps.