Title Recovery - CarTitles.com

Consumer Title Resource | Since 2009!

You have a vehicle with

NO TITLE

and limited documentation.

If you have a vehicle that was never titled in your name, you need a NEW title and a transfer of ownership to you. This is done by the Title Recovery process.

(if you never received a title, and only have a bill of sale, this is the right place to learn more on getting a title.)

There are 2 methods you can choose from to do a legal title recovery & transfer of ownership to you.
Bonded Title	Court Ordered Title
Basics:	Basics:
Goes through the DMV in your state Valid in 36 states (see list)	Bypasses the DMV requirements Does not require a surety bond Valid in all 50 states

On the page below, you will find a full description of how each process works, instructions for how to do it yourself for free, or information on our available title service if you wish to have us research your scenario, locate the forms, and prepare the documents for you.

You can pick which one you prefer based on your needs.

1. Bonded Title

A bonded title option is a valuable alternative if you reside in a state which allows for this vehicle title method. It provides a process for a vehicle owner to obtain a legal title when they do not have a valid prior title document, or if it has been damaged. In this process the state titling agency will issue you a legal vehicle title in your name upon providing them with an affidavit of ownership and appropriate bond.

Examples:

You will need to obtain a title surety bond.
You file an affidavit of ownership with the DMV..
Provide any bill of sale if you have one.
Owner notices may be required
You DO NOT have to pay 2x the value of the vehicle

More description:

States where bonds titles are valid
Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois	Indiana Iowa Maine Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Jersey*	New Mexico New York North Carolina Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington Wisconsin Wyoming

2. Court Ordered Title

In cases where all other vehicle title recovery methods are not available, you may be able to use the court system to pursue a vehicle title. You would need to file a court case with your local county or circuit court. These cases are similar to lawsuits, and are sometimes referred to as “writ of mandamus” or “in rem” lawsuits. You would be suing the vehicle to have the judge declare you the owner of the vehicle.

Examples:

You can file a petition package with the court clerk to override the DMV
The court does not have pre-made forms, you need to prepare these on your own.
The magistrate can grant title even when DMV requirements can not be met.
You normally DO NOT have to go to court.

More description:

Complete description of Court Ordered Title at this link

Court ordered titles are valid in all 50 states

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We believe getting a car title should be made easier. That is why we support the EStart title advocacy coalition.

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