I had experience with Alabama. The state was until 1980's a "Non Title" state. If a vehicle falls in the grandfather clause, I think it has to have a pre 1985 manufacture date, and the vehicle has never been titled in the state you want to title it in, you transfer it to an Agency with a Bill of Sale and accompanying money for their fees. They than register it in Alabama and transfer it back to you with a Bill of Sale and the AL registration records. Sounds scary, but it works. I did it with my vintage '72 Triumph T100 Daytona. It had a Indiana title that got lost. In order to get a duplicate, I would have had to take it to Indy and show them the bike. I remember the fee was $ 70 for a bike. A car was maybe double that.
On 12/25/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > There used to be companies who advertised they would get a valid title in > Alabama - at that time, Ala didn;t require a title - a bill of sale would > satisfy the state department of transportation. > > I'm pretty sure they no longer allow that kind of registration - at least > not as easy as it used to be. I'm pretty sure that when they standardized > the VIN system in 1982 they put an end to that kind of practice. > > While it may be possible to get the car *eventually* put in your name it > adds to the risk level greatly. You risk paying money and getting a car > and > a handful of papers - but not being able to drive the car the way it is. > Add to that level of risk, *2* Bills of Sale, takes it to the next level, > then, 2 different hands on the deal in different corners of the country - > and for me, the level of risk becomes *very* high. Not that it may not > end > up being a legitimate sale, but the time needed to get it to the point > where > you might be able to start driving it may be lengthy - and costly. > > If it were me and I really wanted the car, and the price was right - I'd > ask > the *seller* to spend the *small* amount to turn the BOS into a proper > title. You need to walk away unless he produces a title. If it;s as easy > as he claims, he should be able to get a title. Since he claims it's > "easy" > and "done all the time", let him prove it by doing it himself - since he > claims it's so darned easy. > > In any case, it'll be infinately easier for *you* if he does all the work > u=you;re unfamiliar with. besides, if you give him money and start trying > to get a title, the seller may suddenly get hard to find and you'll be > left > holding the bag. > > Sincerely, > Larry T (78 240D) > A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net > For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "kayoooh @ gmail" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2005 10:52 PM > Subject: [MBZ] How safe is buying a car without a title and what can be > doneto get it titled!? > > > > Merry Christmas Listers, > > > > can any of you tell me what is involved in titling a car bought with a > > bill > > of sale!? Any pitfalls to look out for? > > > > The seller says that it is done often enough that I need not worry and > > that > > I can either do it my self or have a pro do it for a small fee! Is that > > true > > and how small is small!? > > > > The seller bought the car from a dealer in the Midwest who had bought it > > at > > an auction in PA and the sealer lost or misplaced the title since then!! > > > > Is it safe to buy a car on two bills of sale from two different sellers > > who > > are in two corners of the country!? > > > > Any input will be appreciated and thank you all, > > > > Omar. > > > > > > _______________________________________ > > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > _______________________________________ > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
