We’ve entered a new world of automated license plate scanning technology. License plate scanners, technically called Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) devices, can capture and record huge amounts of license plate information without a human user having to do anything but set up the equipment.
There's a car parked at the family farm doesn’t have a title, or the owner can’t transfer it. No problem; you’re kin and can take care of it. Wrong. Unless you are named as Power of Attorney, you could be in for an ugly ride. Let’s take a look at some of the pitfalls, and how we might be able to help you out.
Many states won’t register pit bikes to ride on roadways, but it’s possible to ride yours legally with a legit license plate and registration.
Car titles are something we all know just enough about to be dangerous. Not knowing some basics about titles can get you in real hot water when you’re buying or selling a car, though, if you’re not careful. Let’s take a look at car title basics and see what we can find out.
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!
Whether you’ve just stumbled upon a barn find, inherited a project car, or stumbled upon an old racecar, the trouble is you can’t seem to find a VIN on your classic car. Now what?
Many people turn to auctions to find low-cost vehicles, but what happens if the car doesn’t come with a title? What happens if the auction company never had the title for the vehicle, a common occurrence at estate sales and storage auctions? Here are some things you should know about getting a title after an auction.
If there’s no title to sign over at the estate sale, you could ask the family to get a duplicate title before buying. They would need to take their paperwork to the DMV and the governing body would issue them a new title.
Because some states make it easier to conceal the history of a car, scammers commonly participate in this practice called title washing to disguise the car’s history by making the physical title appear clean.
Making a kit car street legal means ensuring that all the necessary safety equipment is added to your car. While each state requires different things, some items are required regardless of where you are.
People who change their name with marriage will often sign the wrong name out of habit without realizing that their maiden name was on the title. Mistakes like this can easily be fixed at the local DMV.
Just like canceling your car insurance, submitting a Release of Liability to the state should be a natural step every time you sell a car. Without it, you could be on the hook for the new owner’s parking tickets, citations, and even crimes.
Odometer fraud is still possible even in the age of electronic odometers, which will commonly display an asterisk that displays after tampering has been detected.
Whether your car title made its way through your paper shredder or you spilled oil on it, rest assured knowing it’s possible to get a duplicate title by yourself through the local DMV.
If your car gets impounded, don’t expect to get it back quickly. Most impound lots have turnaround times of 12 to 24 hours for processing their inventory. They might also be closed on weekends and holidays.
The company will sell your vehicle to recuperate the losses. If the sale amount is less than your owed amount, you may still owe the difference.
As someone that has lived in six different states, I can offer some pearls of wisdom to help you through the process. Let’s start by answering some of your most commonly asked questions.
Whether you’re building a Lemons racer, taking a drag car to the strip, or driving an SCCA car to get lunch at an event, you might be wondering how to drive it on the street legally.
Here are the solutions to the most common title issues we have encountered over several decades of combined vehicle title experience.
An electronic car title is a digital version of a regular paper car title stored by the state DMV in an effort to save paper, reduce physical storage, and make obtaining a new title easier for car owners.
Our team has gathered this list of ten title tips based on our decades of experience as title experts. Follow these tips and you will avoid all but the most obscure car title problems!
Some states determine the price by a flat rate, while others use the weight, value or year of the car. The cost varies by state and by vehicle – you can find a complete breakdown on Temporary Tag Prices at the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Both phrases refer to the same document, one which carries information about the automobile’s production like its country of origin. Most times, the MSO/MCO looks just like a Certificate of Title and includes the manufacturer, vehicle identification number and the year of manufacture.
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