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Mar 4, 2010 | 11:39 PM

iloveGS4xx

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Lost title????

I am interested in buying a car but the guy said he lost the title??? how can i get it back or get something to register?PLSE HELP!!!

Mar 5, 2010 | 04:34 AM

IXI187IXI

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you usually have to send away to the state dmv for it. there are forms on the state site to fill out to recieve another one. i lost one for one of my cars and i think it was $40 bucks to get another mailed out to me.

Mar 5, 2010 | 04:47 AM

DaveGS4

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Do not give the guy any money until he has the title to give to you.

Took me 2 seconds in google to find out. The owner should be doing this, not you.. if he won't, run away likely scam.
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/DMV/vehic...andtrans.shtml

Mar 5, 2010 | 05:45 AM

Dave600hL

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Originally Posted by DaveGS4

I agree.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcxKIJTb3Hg

Mar 5, 2010 | 06:24 AM

LexBob2

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Run, don't walk, away until the current owner produces a valid title....

Mar 5, 2010 | 10:01 AM

BLK98GS3

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I've bought cars without a title before. This is as long as the vehicle is registered in their name and they can show you some other proof that they own it. I dont know about Oregon but in California, you can just fill out a REG 282 which is a vehicle/vessel transfer form (bill of sale). You should not have any issues.

Mar 5, 2010 | 11:40 PM

iloveGS4xx

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i see thanks for info

D idk i guess i should Run Awy from that foo lol

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Mar 7, 2010 | 12:38 AM

felixsc300

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Originally Posted by BLK98GS3

I've been in this position as a buyer and a seller in CA. When I bought the car it was a major headache because the previous owner never finished the paperwork so the title was still under the previous previous owner, so I had to send a bunch of crap via certified mail so they could sign the forms to release interest. I guess that address was invalid as it was returned to me a month later, went missing for two weeks, then showed up in my mailbox one random sunny day.

I then sold this car recently without the title because I left it at home and I was selling the car at school. It's been a week and the buyer hasn't called cursing me out, at least not yet.

I don't recommend it, they should apply for a duplicate title if they are serious about selling the car.