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What can be done on an incorrectly filled out title?
Asked on Sep 06th, 2013 on Estate Planning - Colorado
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I bought a vintage motorcycle almost a year ago that I have been rebuilding for the past year. I just got it inspected and insured, but when I went to go get plates for it, I was told that the title was filled out in the wrong spot and the wife whose name was also on the title was not signed by her. The original owner’s address is over 3 hours away from me and I have no way of getting a hold of them. I also have no bill of sale. I don’t know what to do. I have already invested a lot of time and money into this bike.
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I would contact the motor vehicle department and see if there is any way to get a corrected title.
Answered on Oct 14th, 2013 at 3:44 AM
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Make an appointment with the DMV, take the paperwork you do have, and ask the DMV representative how to best complete the transaction. I would guess they can give you some paperwork for the wife to sign that you can mail to them to complete, but the DMV can best advise you on this.
Answered on Sep 10th, 2013 at 6:22 AM
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There are ways to locate people. I think that you need to make the effort, given your investment. Otherwise, there is no way to get the bike registered in your name. Perhaps she can sign off on the title where she is, and that will make things easier. She could also give you power of attorney to sign for her.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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Best get a hold of them and get this done right. Do NOT tell them you've done any work on the bike, just get the original purchase documented right.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2013 at 1:15 PM
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You need to search for the title owner/wife online or in person and get the wife to sign the title. This information is only intended to give general information in response to an inquiry. It does not establish an attorney client relationship. This response is only based upon the limited facts presented and is merely intended to assist you in determining if you should contact an attorney to provide you with legal advice.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
You need to bit the bullet and drive the three miles to get it properly filled out and signed.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Since it's only 3 hours away, go up there with the documents that need to be signed. You can also use the reverse look up directory with their address to get their phone number.
Answered on Sep 09th, 2013 at 9:21 AM