How can I remove my ex-spouse off my vehicle title if he is in another state and I can’t contact him?
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How can I remove my ex-spouse off my vehicle title if he is in another state and I can’t contact him?
We got divorced through the mail and there is nothing in it about who gets what. We have been divorced for over 2 years and I have no idea where he is I only know he lives in OH. I need to get his name off the title so I can sell the vehicle. I have called lawyers here, the state department of transportation and the court house. All i fet is the run-around or just told that I need a power of attorney.
Asked on September 25, 2010 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If one does not have clear title to anything (a car, house or other item) it is difficult if not impossible to sell. If you were divorced by mail, you need to see what the divorce grant indicates (if it is pro forma or not) on who gets what. If you were ordered to split assets, you need to probably go back to divorce court and file a motion and serve him to obtain title. If he does not respond or you cannot locate him, the court may have a state statute available to you to declare the vehicle your vehicle and allow you to use that order to obtain some sort of transfer of title by your state's department of transportation. If that is not an option for you, try contacting your state or local rep to see if a field representative can help you seek the resolution you need.
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