How to Get a Bonded Title for a Vehicle With No Title or Lost Title
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Did you recently purchase a vehicle that did not have a title? Or did you buy a vehicle, get the title but lose it before you were able to get it put in your name? No problem, you can get a "Bonded Title"! I had to go through the steps and thought I would help out by doing a "How To" video to help viewers get their Bonded Title.
Hope this video answers any of these questions:
How to replace a lost title that's not in your name
How to get a title for a vehicle that doesn't have a title
Buy a vehicle with no title?
Can you get a title for a car that the previous owner lost?
You just saved me from having to buy another car. I purchased a 2001 Camaro about a month ago but the owner wrote my name and license number wrong. When I went to the DMV to register it, they told me the title was invalid. I wasn’t able to get back in contact with the previous owner to fix it so my car was sitting and I was going to continue walking to work. This was my first time buying a car and I was incredibly ignorant in the process. Thanks to you I was able to get myself the title in my name and I no longer have to walk to work in this 120 degree Phoenix heat.
Awesome! Glad I could help!
Yep, I bought a 1989 camaro rs and I lost the title before transferring it and I’m pissed because it’s been title jumped twice so I can just have the previous owner give me a duplicate.
@@conqueeftador5332 did you get it handled ? I’m in Florida with about the same situation so I’d like some feedback
@@jayf3858 I haven’t fucked with it yet but I read that you can go to the dmv with a bill of sale and they will do the bonding process for you.
@KASHMAER go to the court house or local dmv and take a test and pay the fee
Just bought a 2017 mustang with alot of extra aftermarket bells and whistles for 21,000 with odo at 60k miles apparently somebody dropped the ball somewhere at filling out the title information and he said he would contact pendot and they will issue a new title but since then has gone ghost. So it’s a good thing you made this video thank you so much
Glad to help!
Dude thank you! I had no clue where to begin to get the title bond. This video was so helpful.
glad to help!
I'm so grateful for the DVLA in the UK, I'm about to send off for a new V5 (Title) for a motorcycle, fill in 1 A4 form, pay £28 ($35) wait 3 weeks for new one to arrive.
Cool!
Going through this process currently and live in the same area. I couldn’t get anyone to answer at the License and Theft Bureau. You can request an inspection online they came out a couple of days after my request.
Yes, that happened recently! I was informed that it is easier to do the process online instead of calling now.
I live in Colorado and the record sear takes 2 weeks because they have to do a national search. In addition some states may not recognize a vehicle title established by bond a roadworthy vehicle, and needs a certified VIN verification.
I had scirocco. Loved it!!!
awesome!
I admire you for thinking this is painless. I figure if you count your time, bond cost and fees, this cost you the same as the vehicle. This kind of thing boils my blood to be honest. But that gets me nowhere. Nice video.
Thanks for watching!
It really is painless if you can’t afford a 100-300$ bond and insurance and the fees that come with registering a vehicle then you should purchase a bike. This process took me less than what he said it took him. I was gone hire a company to do the samething and I got quoted 1200$ from cartitles website. This process costed me only 438$ altogether tag title bond the investigator guy who came did the inspection so that was free,and took a week due to my laziness on turning the paperwork in to the dmv. I forgot to mention a notary only cost 5$-10$ atleast where I stay it does.
I bought a car with a rebuilt title from a dude who lived in GA, I live in TN. He bought the car 2 months earlier but couldn’t register it to himself because it wouldn’t pass GA’s rebuilt inspection or something like that so he was never able to put it in his name. So, i believe it’s technically still in the previous owners name. And now the title has two signatures on the back.. the guy I bought it from and me. What do I do?
Reach out to the DMV and give them all that paperwork. They will put it all together in the system and you can proceed with the bonded title. When you fill out the paperwork it asks for all documentation you may have to go with the application.
I live in NC and dude you and this informative yet simple step by step video SAVED me lol just did it exactly as you said and where to obtain the docs as well as the bond phone call/and email and sure enough it's all finalized (,: thank you
No problem! Thanks I could help you out!
so what website should I go on to print out a form for a bonded title
@@mazterovdizaster so how much do it cost for a bonded title
Hey I wanna say thank you for the info. Everything worked out for me also. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Awesome!
How long was the process?
@@kengibson7718 tbh the longest part was waiting on the title to come back which took 3months idk why but the other stuff like a week in a half for the inspector to get to me.
It was my understanding that the title is listed as a bonded title, but after two or three years, you are eligible to apply for a clean title.
No, it turns into the permanent title. No need to apply for anything else.
Ok what if the car hasn’t been registered since 1987 and it’s a lost title. I’m in CA and I’m wondering what happens after we get the replacement title form filled out and they still say they can’t find any records of the car since it’s been so long. Should I just skip that and do a bonded title or try for the replacement 1st
I’m in California also I have the same issue, what steps you did so far ?
You should be able to use the VIN for a replacement title!
@@mazterovdizaster so the here the deal. The guy I got the car from said he had the papers. When I went to pick the car up he said he needs to find it. Car had 87 tags and from out of state. So went to dmv and they couldn’t find anything on the car so I did a replacement title and had to get a vin verification. With that I was able to get a replacement title tags and new license places. We never told dmv the car was out of state or that would have made the process almost impossible.
@@mazterovdizaster but the car is not in my name , I bought it from a lady 2 years ago and I never transferred it in my name then I lost the title and bill of sale she gave me and now I can’t get hold of the lady anymore.
What was the website you used to download the papers that were printed plus I didn’t know this was a thing until I found your video
I have found a great deal on a truck. Love the truck an it is flawless. Looks good an runs great. Now..you guessed it. No damn title! I live in NC also. What are my steps i need to do before an maybe after? Was it worth all the folder worth of paper work? Great job on the video btw!
O..btw. I have a friend that is a dealer an have another friend who owns a mechanic shop. Would i be better to try an get a mechanic title? Would it be easier or better way of doing it? Thanks for your time. Noticed I asked alot of info but any help would greatly be appreciated. Jay
Did you ever get a title for it? Did it work?
hey did u get the title? would love an update since i have a similar situation now
Arizona allows Bonded titles. I recently bought a fixer up 2 door 1961 Ford falcon wagon. Making a rat rod out of it. The DMV inspected it. Easy as hell but the bond cost me almost $400 due to the Barrett Jackson auction values Arizona uses to put real value on old cars being sky high due to wealthy bidders running up the prices. I had no choice so I went with it. Arizona also gave me plates for it even though it is not road worthy. i think they felt bac making me pay so much for the bond. My other bond 5 years ago. A 1926 Model T I built in to a rat rod. The bond was $150.
Can you help me? 😢
How long did the process from after getting the bond to get plates take
I’m currently in the process of getting a bonded title for a 2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.8T from a auto electric shop
Awesome!
Thank you So so so much for making this video! I had no idea how to find my jack and I also have an 07 tahoe, so thank you again!
No problem! Thanks for watching!
I have a title but it is full and previous owner bought it and never had prev owner get a duplicate and he was never added to it.
You can show that to the theft inspector and add it to the paperwork. This process also works if you can not get in contact with previous owners. They ask for all documentation to add to their records.
What if you paying a note on a car can you get a surety bond on it?
Hey some one left me a truck but suddenly pass she gave me permission to move it but I never applied for a title so what can I do but do have vin number and who had it first tho what should I do
I bought a homemade built trailer here in TX from my neighbors Wife after her husband passed away for $200.
I went to the tax office with zero paperwork & asked how to register my Homemade Trailer?
She handed me 1 piece of paper & started asking weight questions.
I kept it at 2000gvw & 1500 Tow Weight.
I engraved my b-day & last 4 SS#'s as my VIN all under my trailer but she didn't ask or need that information.
Took me less than 7min to register & bought 2yr tags for it 🤟
You want to sell the homemade trailer?
@@johnchristensen9826😂
If the car never had a lien or doesn’t have one can I just leave that part empty? And is the driver license number required? This is for my mother and she’s an immigrant.
Somebody told me here in Texas it took two years to get a title! I have an 250 cc scooted i bought without a title here in tx I'm hopping thats bot the case!😢😢😢
No the title is sent to you pretty quickly. The end of the bond is when they send all paperwork back to you and then it becomes the permanent title. That might be what they meant, the bonded title is for a couple years then with no challenges in that time it becomes the permanent title.
Love this. Does the car have to be in working order to be bonded? I pulled a truck out of a swamp and was given a bill of sale by the property owner. It’s pretty much gone and I’m welding it.
It does not. I just did this process again for a car with no engine or transmission I'm building into a race car.
@@mazterovdizaster I’m in California and I’m going thur this now. The old man I got the car from got it from out of state and never took care of the paperwork. Now he can’t find the papers. I’m making him do the leg work and sees what happen. But this does give me hope. It’s a 65 cutlass
Excellent video! BTW congrats on owning a VW scirocco I haven't seen one of those in many decades. I just subscribed.
Awesome! Thank you!
I'm looking at buying a truck with no title. Thank you
Glad to help!
So the bond is good for 3yrs but the process to get the title doesn’t take much time
Correct and at the end of the 3 years they will send you all your paperwork back and the title you have becomes the permanent title.
Thinking about buying a 68 Camaro from NJ. Seller unfortunately doesn’t have title but it does have a Vin tag. I’m in Virginia. Think I would have an issue, it’s a race car but would like to turn it into a street car
Shouldn't! I've picked up a few no title racecars that's I've done this same process with.
@@mazterovdizaster appreciate it chief!
Keep me posted because Virginia claims they don’t allow bonded titles
@@Beautifuluproductions Hey Bernice, I didn’t go through with the deal. I heard Vermont titling process is the way to go!
yooo, did you have to pay for the bond up front or does it go through insurance and you put down like 100 bucks? i got a 54 ford crestline i bought with no title, prev owner had it sitting for 20+ years and unsurprisingly, lost the title, dmv valued it at $870, and im not sure if i need to cough up 1300 bucks lol
Yes, the bond usually costs $100 or so depending on value of the bond. The bond has to be value and a half of the value given by the theft inspector.
I’m in CT, bought a car 08 Hyundai with no title, unfortunately the last title holder is deceased ( confirmed by dmv, and l don’t have his name, l do have a bill of sale from person who sold me car, will l still be able to use a bonded title to either sell or register car.? Thanks
I'm not sure about CT. I would ask your DOT or DMV to see what their bonded title process is!
What’s the 1 1/2 times the amount? Example on how much you had to pay. If the value of the car is 6400, how much will I have to pay to get a title bond. Thanks
It is given to you by the inspector. If the car is valued at $6400 by the inspector, then you will ge the bond for $9,600. Every bond I have gotten cost me $100. When you get the value from the inspector you can get an estimate from the bonding company before you commit to it.
With bonded title, are you paying for that fee, and then whatever car tax fee?
Yes, the bond is completely separate. It's paid to the bond company. The tax, title, registration fee is to the dmv.
Is it the same process if the previous owner jumped the title?
Awesome video....
@davidm2778 glad to help with the process!
I purchased my 2004 Cadillac escalade on 7/2021. I was given a title that was revised a month prior 6/21, which the owner failed to tell me. I found that out when I went to DMV. They said I needed the revised title, but till this day 9/19/2023, I haven't been able to get in touch with the prior owner. What can I do to get the revised title under my name?
Did you ever find out ?
Hey I was really looking for some help here man. I’m looking at a sweet deal on a car. Great deal and everything but it doesn’t have a title and was deemed salvaged and I believe it was just abandoned by the owners, now to date it was sold at an auction to another fellow who is willing to sell it to me. (No title) and checked the vin it was previously salvaged. Now all damages done to it has been repaired and everything and was wondering what should I do?
Thank you! How long did this take you?
The inspection and paperwork took a couple days. The title came in the mail in a few weeks.
Maybe you know the answer , I went to my local dmv in california to transfer a car title to my name , the dmv clerk said she need some kind of proof that the car wasnt title out of state is this commonly asked if the car was bought out of state even though the title says California title. My problem also is I didn’t not clarify where do I get this proof or letter that says the car wasn’t titled out of state. Maybe you know the answer so I don’t have to go back to the dmv to clarify
I have no idea about CA. I would definitely check their DOT/DMV website. Sometimes you can actually teach the tellers a thing or two when you do your research.
What if I buy a car in craig list or. Market place. With out the title ?? What I need to do ?
Same? Did you get the title?
Does this work for a built kit car? I lost the title before I could get it in my name.
It should work.
Would this work in regards to title jumping? I live in mass and the person I purchased the vehicle off of never titled it in their name, and am not able to get in touch with them. I have proof of purchase and everything proving I bought the vehicle, even looked up the vin to see if it was stolen, it was not
Following. Just experienced this… any luck?
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We’re you able to get bonded title. I’m in CT and have similiar issues
Any luck?
@@1badombre82 nope, I had to call the dealer the truck was titled to (not the person who I bought it from) and ask for the dealers ID number in order for the RMV to transfer it in my name. With a private title you may be able to forge a signature but with a dealer title it's more complicated. Some people are just scum bags. Hope you're able to figure it out
What if theres a coownership
Between you and another person? All that has to be put on the affidavit you fill out.
I was told you couldnt get a bonded title in SC, first mistake.
Never heard of that? SC is different. Not familiar with SC but I've been told a bill of sale will do. Have to talk with the DMV to find out their specific process.
Trying to figure out how to do this in MO
Hope it helps you get on the right track!
Thanks for the info.
Any time!
Thanks for the video.
I bought a car here in North Carolina without a title but the car is from Tennessee am I still able to get a bonded title here in nc?
Thanks for the info you're a life saver
Glad to help!
i acquired a vehicle with a bond for the title from the previous owner who could not get the title. It was abandoned at a tow/impound yard in another state, went to a second and third state by the same person. Now it's here in NYS with his bond and is no longer reachable. Now I'm stuck as to what to do next.
I would start the bond process all over and include the bond with it. The theft inspector will make the notes that there was a previous bond as they include all paperwork in your possession.
Bought a car from carvana and they havnt sent the title in months. Can I do this to get it in my name ?
If you're financing it you won't get the title until you pay it off.
@@davis28905 how ima drive it without the title 😂
@Supraguy ya but then they keep sending you lender plates every 6 months.
Here’s hoping you’re still responding to comments. So I just got a car from my grandfather whose very much the person that only wants me to do the work and he lost the title to the car he’s currently giving to me. How can I get the title transferred?
He can get a lost title replaced in 30 days or you can go through this process.
What if you don't have insurance ?
Doesn't matter, this is just a title process.
did you ever get the title i am about to do the same, thank you for the information.
Sure did!
Just got a 76 Corvette I'm hoping to do this in Massachusetts hopefully it works because I have no title 😅
Did it work?
Should I still buy a vehicle if it doesn’t have a title but has bill of sale
should i bro??
The previous own gave me the lost title I signed the bond and the back of title what should I do next ?
I wont to know can anybody tell me is there a loophole for getting a bonded title in south Carolina? I lost a title that was purchased in Ohio and cannot reach the seller or the title owner.
I have the title and bell of sale and the lien release from bank, the thing is: the previous owner deleted name on the purchase section on the back of the tile, and he said he gonna get me new title but he never did, and he doesn’t answer the phone, anything that i can do??
Can you get a temporary tag from the DMV for a vehicle before you go purchase a vehicle and the seller doesn’t have a title? He brought the vehicle from original seller and insured it. I’m interested in purchasing the vehicle but I don’t have a tag to go onto the vehicle to be able to legally drive it on the roads in my state.
I believe you can get a temporary 10 day tag in some states to move a vehicle from the seller to the inspection station and so on. Check your state's DOT website for more info. You would still have to have insurance on the vehicle in order to get the tag I believe.
I bought a vehicle and I have the title for it but the guy that I bought it from never got the title transferred into his name so it’s like he just bought the vehicle
Ok. You can do this process or you'd have to track down the original owner and have him notarize it with you to get it transferred.
I learnt a lot from this video. Thank you.
My dilemma is that I'm in Australia and I bought three vintage Kawasaki (1981 model) KX motocross bikes, without titles last year, from Illinois, West Virginia and Georgia respectively. I have since learnt that US Customs are now really cracking down on the export of non-titled bikes. (I doubt these 40 year old off-road competition bikes ever HAD titles in the first place!) Trying to find out information from Australia is VERY difficult. For example I can't even access the Illinois DMV online. Is this Bonded Title process something that I can do from here?
Say I bought a motorcycle from a younger fellow whose father was involved in the purchase and I suspect absolutely no shady dealings. They gave me a title from like 2 owners ago because it had practically been used as bartering currency and no one along the way intended on getting it titled and tagged. It is legally a 150cc motorcycle but looks identical to a 49cc scooter, so he just drove it like it was a scooter and never had an issue but I would like to tag it for what it is. Where should I begin? Am I better off disregarding the title I have in hand to an owner I have no way of contacting and start from scratch or does me holding this title help in any manner?
@@krzysztofwnorowski2447any luck?
Any luck?
My uncle gave me a car in i don’t have the title he past away how can I get a new title
What is the exact link to that form ?
What regulation forms is there. How many regulation forms is there to get title? What state is this for?
I’m from Chicago, I just got a pick up truck by my boss the owner of a mechanic shop, he sold it to me cause the owner did some work on the truck but he never came back to pick it up it’s now been 4 years and he owns a ton of money for storage, you think it be easy to get the title?
Should be, take a look at Illinois DMV or DOT and see what their process is.
Mechanic lien
Can't get bonded titles in Pa 😢
How would I get a title for a 15’?
🙋♀️ Will This Work In Chicago Il? I bought A Honda Accord Coupe. Gave The Guy 5k for it when the car is worth 10k so I’m not gonna be able to afford to give the extra money so can I do this? Will this work for me? 😬
Did it ever work?
What year😂 I just bought a 05 accord myself but they’re bs me with the title “I’ll do it tomorrow” “its on the way in the mail” etc. I have the reg with their name on it but they keep pushing it to the next day
@@Omgkhii 2016* Congrats 🎉💯🔥
It’s definitely encouraging me to get it done asap. I haven’t tried it yet, wish me luck! 🤞🏼✨
Not sure, check the Illinois DOT or DMV website.
Hey man i bought a nissan altima 2012 back ago in texas but i moved to colorado and the dealer never send me the tittle,where should I apply for the bonded tittle,in texas or colorado?
Colorado
Awesome thanks
Hi is there anyway I can contact you further information!!!!! I am currently in this situation
Everything can be found on the website! Thanks for watching!
good video!
Thanks!
So I bought a truck from someone in Utah and I got insurance on the truck so I could get it title and registration on it. But lost title to truck before I got back to the state I live in to put the truck in my name what do I do to get title. I can't get ahold of pervious owner
This process should work for you! Give all the information to the Theft inspector when you fill out the forms
Hi, I have got a problem. I got a car from this guy on fb marketplace, I didn't like the car I went to check at his car yard so I settled for another one because I wanted to leave that place with a car. He showed me a picture of the title, said he didn't have it with him and gave me some temporary tags. I didn't really like the car and told him to look for another buyer. 2months later, I decided to keep the car, asked him for title and he has been giving me stories for the past 3months. What do I do? I have his phone number, first name and I know where his car yard is. He hasn't been at work for 2months, claiming his sick. I was told I cant file charges against him if I dont have his last name. I paid him full in cash.
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Does this work on motorcycles?
Yes
Does it matter if the car was bought in another state other than NC...If NC resident would you still be able to get bonded thru NC..car was bought in MD
You can ask the Theft Inspector for confirmation however, I don't think it matters as they research the VIN number.
Already had vin ran for theft came back clear
Is there a specific website? Or just Google?
I just paid for my Bond it was $200 plus Inspection… I bought the Vehicle thinking it was a steal and my Dad got mad at me because it had no Title but I found out about this I am hoping to prove my Dad Wrong so I can rub it on his face
How’s it going
@@Omgkhii I’ve gotten multiple cars now
I got a 18 inch lifted blazer, would they still approve even that it’s above bumper level?
How would they know bro lol
that is all done at the inspection station. This is just for the title process.
Does this work if the previous owner of the car still owes money on it?????
Thats where the lien part comes in
I need help. I bought a car I live in georgia and the car registered in SC the guy I bought it from uncle died before registering the car and they lost the title. What I have to do? This my first time doing a title bond.
Did you ever figure it out Im in a similar situation
After the bonded title expires does the car stay in your name?
It sure does! It turns into the permanent title
@@mazterovdizaster ok thank you so much
How long did this process take?
About 4 years
Can you do this in SC
I think SC is a little more lenient on their titles. I believe all you have to have is a bill of sale but I'm not 100% sure because I never lived there. Check the SCDOT for more info!
I'm located in Louisiana and bought a 88 Toyota supra what can i do?
Check the Louisiana DOT website.
Do you have a link to the list ?
www.ncdot.gov/dmv/title-registration/special-cases/Pages/bonded-vehicles.aspx
I bought a truck and have the title, but it's not properly signed and I can't get back to the seller. Will this work for me?
Yes, this process should work for you too!
@@mazterovdizaster do I have to pay the full value of the bond, or only a percentage?
Any update? I’m having the same issues
What if my state doesn't allow boned title
Unfortunately I dont have an answer for that. I would call your DOT or DMV and find out what the process would be for your state.
Am I able to do this in Washington DC I looked at the link it says North Carolina
Check the District DOT website and it should give you your options.
How long does it usually take to get approved and sent back to you
It's pretty quick. When you give the paperwork to them, they submit it and you'll see the title in a few weeks.
@@mazterovdizaster how many weeks
@@mazterovdizaster how many weeks
Anyone use thIs method in NY STATE?
Not sure
What if I realize that there was a lien on the car after going to the dmv and realizing that I was scammed because they sold the car to me with a fake title?
That's horrible! Might have to get a lawyer involved on that one. You can check with the theft inspector to see if it was reported stolen. If not I believe you can still do this process. They might have sold it to you with a fake title just to save from going through the duplicate title process.
I bought a car and it was stolen back by the previous owner I owned the car for 2 days so I didn't get the car in my name and the paperwork was in the car so now I'm out a lot of money and a car what do I do
Report it to the FBI what else 😂
How do you get leins taken off
Have to get in touch with the lein holder
If there is a claim on a bonded title and the person wins who pays the bond. Also do you retain possession of the vehicle
The bonding company pays the bond.
Hey man, I hope you’re still active here cuz I really need some help. I was wondering if I can get a bonded title for a 1986 Toyota Mr2 in the state of Florida. It’s my dream car and I don’t wanna let it go but if I can’t get that title then I might have to
Im not sure. There is a bonded title process available in every states that I'm aware. Just check with the Florida DOT
Hey man I live in garner but I don’t know my license and theft officer you think you can help me out
You can call Raleigh DMV and they will point you in the right direction!
Umm, can a cash app receipt work? Guy blocked me on fb after buying a motorcycle I highly believe he bought new(it's some amzn dual sport bike)
Blocked before I could get a bill of sale.
Show all the information you have to the Theft Inspector when he checks it out.
@@mazterovdizaster yup, I've gotten a lawyer since then and I have texts saved and his address and cash app, hopefully I can get something out of it.