What to do if I purchased a car and I lost the title that the owner gave me?
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What to do if I purchased a car and I lost the title that the owner gave me?
I purchased a car and I lost the title that the owner gave me. I asked him to get a duplicate copy since he owns an insurance and title company. He said that would be fine but the charge for the service would be $100 and it would take 15 days to get the title in. It has been 5 months and every time I call the business they tell me it will be ready the following Monday. I call the following Monday they say it is not ready but will be ready by next Monday. The registration is expired and I am not sure what to do.
Asked on September 7, 2012 under Business Law, Texas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
What you need to do is go down to the loacl department of motor vehicles where you reside and explain the situation as to what happened and see what can be done for the issuance of a new pink slip for your vehicle issued to the prior owner. Have the new registration sent to the former owner by the department of motor vehicles.
Follow up with the owner and the department of motor vehicles as to status and transfer of the ownership of the vehicle into your name.
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