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how do I get a title for a title-less Bike?

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Currently I'm in the middle of a basket case. I've acquired a frame from a more than generous user from this site. only problem is it does not have a title. Im in Virginia, can anyone chime in on how to go about this.
 
each state is different. In NJ, you need to have the "Abandoned vehicle" on your property for ...6 mos? a year? before starting paperwork.
call your DMV. I've found the workers on phone are a bit more pleasant than the witches behind the counter. Your mileage may vary :-)
 
I believe Vermont has recently changed their policy in that you can get a temporary registration through the mail, but you have to take it to Vermont and get it verified for a permanent one.
 
mnferwerda said:
I believe Vermont has recently changed their policy in that you can get a temporary registration through the mail, but you have to take it to Vermont and get it verified for a permanent one.
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Correct,
Anything that is registered from out of state is now mandated to have a VIN verification up to 3 months after purchase or Registration is null in void... It needs to be verified by a VT DMV official. Also needs to pass state inspection if it is to be road worthy.
I've had to do it a couple times this year. the VIN checks is a big ole PITA now...
 
Interesting. Was curious so I checked out the Vermont DMV website.


The temporary registration looks like its only for bikes that are 15 years old and newer.
http://dmv.vermont.gov/registrations/new/temporary-registrations



The website page for VIN verification has a date of 10/11/2016, so something presumably has changed.
http://dmv.vermont.gov/document/verification-vinhin

But the actual VIN verification form still allows for out-of-state VIN verification.
http://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/VT-010-Vehicle_Vessel_ID_Verification.pdf



Since October 11 was just a few weeks ago, it may be that the VIN verification form has not yet been updated to reflect new regulations.
There might be a relatively narrow time window where you can use the existing form because they haven?t issued the new one.
 
I had a 80 GS750L VIN checked this year... But hey what do I know I only live, pay tax and register my vehicles here ;)
 
Oops. Must be half blind today. The website date of 10/11/2016 was over a year ago.


The form instructions are pretty picky for Vermont in-state VIN verification and not so picky for out-of-state VIN verification.
 
jabcb said:
Oops. Must be half blind today. The website date of 10/11/2016 was over a year ago.


The form instructions are pretty picky for Vermont in-state VIN verification and not so picky for out-of-state VIN verification.
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I say give it a whirl. Worst the happens is your out $60...

I know it's pulling F-ing teeth at the DMV office to register bikes...
 
I did it once but that was before 10/11/2016, and was for a 40+ year old bike.
The VIN verification was done by a local state inspection mechanic that I use.
 
meanwhile, in the socialist republic of NJ, I just got my yearly registration renewal bill in the mail.
it's now $65 just to keep a plate in NJ. BLOOD SUCKING BASTARDS !!!!
 
PA also raised the registration fee.
We have the added bonus that they stopped issuing registration stickers. So now when you look at the license plates in PA, most of them appear to be expired.
 
Here in Washington you can get a provisional registration after a State Patrol inspection if the VIN is clean, it turns into a title after 3 years. The downside is that registering and plating an old bike can easily run $300+, more if it has a skipped title. Makes those bargain bikes not such a good deal...
 
In Texas I had to go though the "Bonded Title" process which is kind of a maze of paperwork and surety bonds. Now that I've done it, I can walk though it easily but during the process it was quite a PITA.
 
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