I baught a car and lost the title b4 i changed it. No idea about original owner??

Question

Hello I baught an 84 camaro and the previous owner gave me the title but i lost the title. the title is gone no where 2 be found. I dont know about the previous owner where he is at??? What can i do?? I live in the state of washington.

Answer 1

legally nothing you can do the owner on title would have to file a lost title if you now his name  you could track him down might take a while but can be done

Answer 2

i am not quite sure about washington state laws but ask about a bonded title. you have to pay for a bond and after a certain amount of time that the owner has not claimed it you can get the actual title. just ask your local ttl office and they will let you know.