Bonded Titles

You Can Still Register a Barn Find With a Lost or Missing Title

You Can Still Register a Barn Find With a Lost or Missing Title

Barn finds can make a great project vehicle! They are rich in history, and if kept in an actual barn, they are often in good shape. But finding the title can be a different matter. Don’t let a missing title hold you up; check out how Dirt Legal will get you a title fast!

Vehicle Surety Bonds 101: How They Work and All the Risks

Vehicle Surety Bonds 101: How They Work and All the Risks

While some surety bonds are based on your credit, a lost title surety bond is based strictly on the value of your vehicle. Most states require your bond value to be 1.5 to 2 times the vehicle’s value as determined by the DMV. You will only be required to pay this if someone else makes a successful claim against your bond.

Bonded Car Titles: What Are They? Is This the Right Option?

Bonded Car Titles: What Are They? Is This the Right Option?

Technically, a bonded title is considered to be a provisional document. Some states allow the bonded title to be challenged up to several years after the issue date, so if there is any chance you don’t own the vehicle outright, you need to know how long that window is in your state.

Car Titles 101: History, Types, Statuses, and Brands

Car Titles 101: History, Types, Statuses, and Brands

Learn all about the types of car titles, title statuses, and title brands in this comprehensive guide to car titles.

Here's How to Tell if a Vehicle Is Stolen or Has Liens

Here's How to Tell if a Vehicle Is Stolen or Has Liens

A little caution goes a long way. Here’s how to tell if that shiny new car is stolen or belongs to the bank.