[Oldsfan]

Has anyone ever bought a previously-titled antique in the state of Pennsylvania and kept the previous owner's plate on it? I've changed cars to antique status already, but never bought one already titled as such, nor kept the owner's plate on it - until now. What is involved? Just a normal MV-4ST title transfer? Must I send pictures like I'm re-applying again? Must I go through one of those special inspection stations now?

Paul

[imported_jmarsicano]

Paul-

Contact your State Senator, He or She can help you with the appropriate paperwork.

PM me if you have any questions or concerns.

Joe

[nearchoclatetown]

Your last question is a good one. I'm told any new antique, reconstructed, or streetrod tagged car must go through the enhanced inspection. I wonder too, if an old antique that is transfered will have to also.

[Oldsfan]

We'll find out. I just sent the paperwork to the state as a normal transfer. Pictures were required with the antique form, but I just did an MV-4 like a regular title and tag transfer using the title and transfer fees from the antique form, and a letter from the previous owner releasing the plate to me. We'll see what happens. I'll keep you posted.

Paul

[R W Burgess]

Just a note to say that Virginia's not much better. Made two trips to DMV already, still no tags. The wife forgot to sign the old title. A notary wouldn't notarize a form without the wife being present.

The criminal abusers are making me think criminally! [img]<>/mad.gif[/img]

Wayne

[rocketraider]

And Vajenya used to be so old car friendly...

Till a certain 14th House District legislator came along...

"He said if you don't gimme the deed to your ranch, I'll throw you on the railroad tracks" Why did that song come to mind?

I can understand the Notary's position Wayne. They have guidelines to follow too. I believe an antique plate is the only one in the Commonwealth that requires a Notary's stamp.

'Course, being in a border county, we're used to notarizing as NC requires a Notary's stamp on any automobile buy or sale transaction. It took me close to 2 weeks to get everything and everyone together when I bought my F150 out of Roxboro last year, just to get it ready to title in VA. The executor of the estate, who had power of attorney on the NC title, lived an hour and a half away in Wake Forest. And all parties had to sign in the Notary's presence.

[charlier]

Originally Posted By: Oldsfan

Has anyone ever bought a previously-titled antique in the state of Pennsylvania and kept the previous owner's plate on it? I've changed cars to antique status already, but never bought one already titled as such, nor kept the owner's plate on it - until now. What is involved? Just a normal MV-4ST title transfer? Must I send pictures like I'm re-applying again? Must I go through one of those special inspection stations now?

Paul

I also live in Pennsylvania and have found that my local AAA office has more knowledge and experience dealing with questions and situations like this. They deal with this MUCH more often than someone like me. Being a AAA member has it's advantages.
If you are a AAA member visit your local office and pose your questions to them. Chances are, they will know the answers.

[Oldsfan]

Originally Posted By: Oldsfan

We'll find out. I just sent the paperwork to the state as a normal transfer. Pictures were required with the antique form, but I just did an MV-4 like a regular title and tag transfer using the title and transfer fees from the antique form, and a letter from the previous owner releasing the plate to me. We'll see what happens. I'll keep you posted.

Paul

My registration card came last week while I was on vacation. I would imagine the title will follow soon. Looks like we got it all right on the first try.

Paul

[oldohioan]

I excerpted this sentence from rocketraiders post:

quote:
The executor of the estate, who had power of attorney on the NC title, lived an hour and a half away in Wake Forest. And all parties had to sign in the Notary's presence.
unquote

Let me tell you of a difficulty back in the 80's and if you ever bump up against an estate sale you may be prepared.

The deceased was known as George X, Geo X Jr, George X III, Geo X III and another I dont remember. His poor widow was totally beside herself trying to sell a car that was NOT registered in the same name as the death certificate. And to top it all off she was trying to sell it in the state where he had worked vs the neighboring state it was registered in.
We were trying to buy the car so we saw all of her troubles.
What a 2 month long nightmare... The stress nearly killed her literally.

Any of you Jr's, IIs or IIIs out there make sure all of the 'authorities' know all of your 'aliases'.

[Bluesky636]

Originally Posted By: R W Burgess

Just a note to say that Virginia's not much better. Made two trips to DMV already, still no tags. The wife forgot to sign the old title. A notary wouldn't notarize a form without the wife being present.

The criminal abusers are making me think criminally! [img]<>/mad.gif[/img]

Wayne

What form are you trying to have notarized? None of the Virginia registration forms require a notary any longer.