MCatL Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Hi, I have a 1932 Chevy that was my husbands'. He passed away and I am unable to locate any paperwork on the 32. I know he never registered it so I don't have a signable registration. It is not a junk car, it's actually in good condition & runs. I am going to have to sell it as I have to downsize, and am not quite sure what to do without a registration or paperwork. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 What state are you in? That will determine what options you have to get a title. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yachtflame Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 (edited) I have in the past gotten a friend to “sell” me a car. Wrote a bill of sale and had him get his signature notarized. Then I took it to the DMV and registered and titled it. Then I was able to use it or sell it. Edited February 19 by yachtflame (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 If it was titled and registered in your husband"s name can't you file for a lost title? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 I see he never registered it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Where? Where? Where? Every state is different! In many states you would still apply for a lost or missing title regardless of whether he ever had one or not. In many other states they will laugh in your face if you ask to do that! A few states still do not title cars that early. A few states? Are downright NASTY! To get any decent answer? WE have to know where you and the car are. A local club might be able to help? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCatL Posted February 21 Author Share Posted February 21 I am in NY (Staten Island). I don't know of any local car clubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Common topic. How many of you are in possession of cars that you do not have clear title and ownership of? It should be job one even if it is a restoration project. Show of hands of those in the same predicament and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 (edited) 3 hours ago, MCatL said: I am in NY (Staten Island). I don't know of any local car clubs. I used to live on Staten Island and the DMV was always easy to deal with. I registered several 'paperless' cars with their help. I'd try making a personal visit, explain your situation, and see what they can do for you. Is there an ID number on the car that you can find? Does it have registration stickers on the windshield? New York registration stickers have had the VIN and plate number printed on them since about 1980, which would help you considerably. Edited February 21 by Harold (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmolsn Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 You might try this company. https://www.classic-titles.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne sheldon Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 10 hours ago, 60FlatTop said: Common topic. How many of you are in possession of cars that you do not have clear title and ownership of? Right now, I have two nearly restored model Ts (one in my main garage, and one in an outbuilding) that I do not have titles for. I have been down this road several times before, and in the past, California has been sometimes difficult and sometimes easy to "generate a new title" for antique automobiles. One thing I put in the "difficult" column is that they by their rules refuse to regenerate a title until the car is running and nearly roadworthy. I would prefer to square away the title before spending time and money on a project car. But their rules don't allow that (yes I know that some people have gotten around those rules, but I never found a legal way around them?). The California DMV has repeatedly assured me that when my car is ready, they will take care of it and me! I hope they honor their promises. Both of those model Ts I have bought needed parts for in more recent years, however, the main project piles I began with I have had for twenty years or more. All projects and parts have been legally bought, paid or traded for, most many years ago. As to how New York does titles? I don't know anything about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCatL Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 I have the "vin #" (the 10 digit code on the car). There's an inspection sticker from 1971 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32tatra Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 (edited) You need to get in touch with NYS DMV. They have procedure for this. First You will need to pay sales tax on the car (since it was your husbands, you can put that on the form and you will pay no sales tax) and insure it, in order, to start this procedure and then fill out the paper work and send it in with a photo or a tracing of the vin number. DMV will then send you a non-transferable registration while they check the vin out and then after a number of months, they will send you a transferable registration. NYS does not issue titles for cars before 1973. I have done this to get paper work for one of my cars and shortly will be doing it again for another car. NYS is one of the easy states to deal with on this matter. Edited February 22 by 32tatra miss spelled word (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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