I bought a car&the guy dosn't have title for car. How can I get title?

Question

Sorry I should have given more details! HE wanted 700.00 for the car. I gave him 350.00 told him I would give him the rest when I got the title.I had some one run the plates.(car not stolen) The Car needs work! Not spending any $ until I get title just getting tierd of waiting on him.(I have bill of sale for 700.00)

Answer 1

Have you paid him the other $350.00 ?  If you have not, you don't deserve the title yet.  If you have paid him in full, he has the legal responsibility to provide you with a merchantable title.  You should never ever pay in full for a car without having the (valid) title in your hands.  A bill of sale won't get you a title.

Answer 2

>>  I bought a car&the guy dosn't have title for car. How can I get title?

You cannot.  Only the current owner can get a replacement title.  it is simple - (the current owner) just go to the DMV and fill out a form and fee.

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If he doesn't have the title or is stalling you, get your money back.

good Luck...

Answer 3

Do exactly what Lover not fighter said and get your money back asap if the title doesn't show up immediately.  It isn't that hard to get a copy.  I hate to say this, but never buy a car until you are sure the seller has clear title to the car.

Answer 4

If you know any mechanics have them place a lein on the car. It costs the shop about $75.00 to place the lein and then you get the title after they mail a letter to the current and former owners of the vehical and noone contests the lein.

You and the owner can both go down to the dmv and if you get a nice employee they will take care of it right there.

Dont give up the rest of the cash untill you get a title.

Answer 5

Why give any money - trust me - it's not worth your hassel.

Just because the license plates don't come back as 'stolen' doesn't mean the car wasn't stolen - plates are mobile -

Did you run the VIN (even that can probably be altered if the car is from a 'chop shop') to see if the car was stolen?