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• What is required to obtain an abandoned vehicle title?

  Obtaining an abandoned vehicle title for a vehicle left on your property is usually a joint process between the DMV and law enforcement. To find the specific requirements for your state, try contacting your local DMV office. You'll either be given the exact requirements or directed to your local law enforcement agency.  Though exact abandoned vehicle requirements vary with each state, they generally all begin with determining if the abandoned vehicle is stolen. Most police agencies will handle the search, based on the vehicle identification number (VIN). If the vehicle is deemed abandoned, a public notice will be posted, giving the last registered owner anywhere from 30 to 60 days to make a claim (the exact number of days depends on state). If no one responds to the notice, you'll be..

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• How do I get a replacement title?

  The process is usually pretty simple: You’ll fill out a form, submit it along with any other required documents and fees, and wait for your replacement title. However, as is the case with most vehicle transactions, the fine print related to obtaining a replacement car title varies from state to state. The grid below outlines whether you can: Obtain the duplicate title application online. If your state doesn’t offer the form online you’ll need to call or visit your motor vehicle agency for a copy. Mail the application, additional kinds of paperwork, and fees to your motor vehicle agency. Submit the application, additional kinds of paperwork, and fees in person at your motor vehicle agency. A handful of states allow you to apply by phone; check the notes for your state in..

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• How can I file for a lost title?

  In most cases, obtaining a duplicate title is as easy as completing a form and mailing it, along with any other required documents and applicable fees, to the agency that handles titles and registrations in your state. Some states might allow you to submit these materials in person, and others might even provide options such as phone or online application. Note that in order to find out which documents you’ll need to file for a lost title, you’ll need to call or visit the Web site of your state’s DMV or the agency in your state that handles titles and registrations. Each state has its own procedures, so it’s best to call or visit the site before you get started. Keep in mind that a car title is a pretty important document to have; not only does it prove you’re..

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• Bought car no title, so how can I register it?

  Usually, you can’t – not until you apply for and receive a replacement or duplicate car title, that is. The application process is generally as simple as completing a form and presenting it, along with any related documents and applicable fees, to the agency that handles titles and registration in your state. (This might mean contacting your local DMV office or another agency such as your county clerk’s office. Some states let their revenue departments handle these matters.) Keep in mind, of course, that each state has its own procedures in place for obtaining a duplicate title, so you must contact your state’s agency for specific instructions and fee information. If you’ve bought a car with no title, it’s best to apply for a replacement or duplicate as..

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• How hard is switching names on a vehicle title?

  Not that hard – as long as you have all the required documents and fees. Each state has its own procedure when it comes to switching names on a vehicle title, which is also called a title transfer, and within that procedure is its own set of required documents. You’ll need to contact the agency that handles titles and registration in your state to find out the exact documents you’ll need (as well as its hours of operation because you’ll likely have to complete the title transfer in person), but generally most states require: The original car title, which must be signed by both the previous owner and the new owner. Some states require you to record the odometer reading on the title. A completed and signed bill of sale. Lien information. You’ll need to show..

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