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i have a bike that was given to me that i am going to build for my wife, but i dont have a title and dont know who the original owner is. does anyone know how i could get a title for this thing that wont cost an arm and a leg. (the bike was given to me from a property management company that i do work for it was left behind by one of the tennants) thanks for the help.
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Contact your local DMV and ask how/if this can be done. Speak hypothetically until you know where you stand, as sometimes this depends on how you 'present' it...
Being an 'abandoned vehicle', it may or may not be easy. Every state is different, so you need to check with them....Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
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Sometimes a bill of sale is needed. So, if that's the case, your buddy that gave you the bike could draft up a 'bill of sale' for some meager amount (~$100) and then the DMV could work with that.
+1 on what steve said about talking to DMV, talk hypotheticals. If at first you don't like what they're telling you, maybe call back on a different day with a different senario.
VDoT website has some good info on lost titles and such. maybe a FAQ page too.Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!
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Every state is different. In some states, you can forget about it. In others, like Georgia, no title is required. In some states obtaining a title might be a hassle, in others, impossible!Marty (in Mississippi)
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