Notary question. Seller didn't get title notorized and is now MIA.?

Question

I live in Ohio and I bought a motorcycle from a guy that didn't get the title notorized, but he signed it. In order to transfer it, I need it notorized.Now he won't answer his phone and he lives too far away to drive to. What can I do?

Answer 1

Not good.  Talk to your Friends and family see if any of them personally know a notary.  You will be surprised because most people do not walk around proclaiming that they are a notary.  Ask them to do a favor and notarize for compensation.  As a vehicle dealer in PA we ran into that sometimes, and had a woman found through a mutual acquaintance that bailed us out till we go our own stamp.  Otherwise you are stuck because the seller has no legal obligation to come back and sign the title unfortunately.  Good luck.