Some States do not issue Titles. Connecticut

[Edward M.]

Re: Some States do not issue Titles. Connecticut

Generally, you need two things:

1. A Bill of Sale showing the the current owner is transferring ownership to the buyer.

2. A vehicle registration (this can be a tax receipt, a title, etc.), proving that the person selling the car actually owns it.

Step one is to find out what documents are issued by the state DVM where the seller is currently residing.

Step two is to find out what documents are accepted by the state DMV where the buyer is currently residing.

Step three is the get a copy of those documents, and a Bill of Sale. Some states require that the Bill of Sale be notorized.

A few years ago I sold a 1974 Corvette (I am in Alabama) to a buyer in Tennessee. 1974 is the last year that Alabama does not issue titles for. The vehicle registration is proof of ownership.

Tennessee required a copy of the Alabama registration, and a notorized Bill of Sale. Tennessee then issued a title to the buyer.

[Stephen P.]

Re: Some States do not issue Titles. Connecticut

I checked with the North Carolina DMV on titling requirements for my 65 before purchasing in Alabama (2002). Alabama either did not issue titles for cars that old or did not issue car titles for any car. NC DMV indicated that I needed the registration card for the car, a notarized bill of sale for my purchase and a copy of the bill of sale from when the owner purchased the car. With that documentation in hand, titling in NC went smoothly. North Carolina also taxes you when you register/title a car from out of state. Luckily, they just used a book value for a 65 Chevrolet, so the taxes were not that bad.

[Gerald C.]

Re: Some States do not issue Titles. Connecticut

Ken,

I live in CT and have registered and sold several older cars and they do not issues titles at all. I just gave the buyer a Bill of Sale and everything went well with the buyers registration. I even sold a 1956 TBird to a person in Canada. All they wanted was my Bill of Sale and the previous registration.


On another point, I'd like to know about the 1963 that is for sale because I collect 63's primarily. Can you provide any info on the car for me? I will send you a PM with my direct numbers.

Thanks,

Jerry Coia