R W Burgess Posted June 7, 2008 Share Posted June 7, 2008 I'm lousy at searching this web site! I can't seem to find threads about lost titles. I'd like to know more about replacing a lost title. There is a car I am interested in, which is located in another state. The owner says he can get a new title in Alabama, or somewhere, with my name on it, which would make it legal. Now, the sellers being dealt with here are well known, righteous, individuals. So, I'm a little confused. Is this title going to fly in Virginia?Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 The issue isn't that the seller lost the title because if he did it's very simple to get a duplicate. The issue is that he never had a title in his name to begin with. Broadway Title in Alabama basically works by selling them the car (Alabama is not a title state) and the sell it back to you with the proper Alabama paperwork that allows you to get a title in your state.In theory it should work fine (assuming the car was never stolen, of course). However, title issues are a pain in the ass and I would factor that into the price. Some states are starting to crack down on companies like Broadway. I do know that a friend was able to use them in Mass not to long ago successfully.A.J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 I have to agree with AJ. Here in VA, it's easy to get a duplicate title IF the car was legally titled to start with. I've done it myself at the DMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted June 8, 2008 Author Share Posted June 8, 2008 Thanks guys. Since my post the car deal has fallen through. Too many invariables and misrepresented answers. A friend has offered to search the car serial number for me, so that option is available to protect yourself.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bchevy Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 Sounds like you are better off.I know Maryland takes the Alabama title deal, and I've heard the Delaware does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Kinker Posted June 8, 2008 Share Posted June 8, 2008 A friend of mine just successfully used Broadway Title to get a Virginia Title for his car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pontiac59 Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Some states purge inactive records. New York only keeps records for stolen vehicles - as long as the serial number you provide is clear and not already in use, you get a fresh registration in a relatively short time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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