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What is the process for getting a classic car titled and registered in GA?

While I was home on leave last year I purchased a '66 Buick Riviera. I'd like to finally get the car titled and registered so I can drive it. Here's my issue:

I purchased the car from a lawyer in CT. He provided me with a notorized bill of sale from me to him, a notorized bill of sale from the previous owner to himself, and the original title from the original owner to man #2. The problem is that the title was never transfered. At some point the car was sold AS-IS for parts or restoration. (IE Non-running/drivable). The man I purchased the car from had a new engine and transmission installed to make the vehicle operational.

I trailered the car from CT to GA and now I'd like to be able title it in my name. I have a definitve paper trail from owner to owner, each step notorized. I currently have insurance on the vehicle, even though it doesn't leave my driveway.

I have no way to contact the previous owners. The only person I'm in contact with is the lawyer in CT.

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  • 10 years ago
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    The lawyer in CT defrauded you. Vehicle ownership is transferred by title in the name of the seller, not bill of sale, and in fact from what you say, the lawyer didn't ever own it to be able to sell it.

    Add to that the title is likely as not to be a junk title, where it is never allowed on the road due to it not being inspected and changed to salvage rebuilt.

    You can try the complicated and expensive GA bonded title process, but there is no guarantee you won't just lose both your money and and vehicle if it turns out to have a lien holder or be stolen.

    But that from is here: http://www.georgiatitlebond.com/applyforgeorgiatit...

    If it were me, I'd hire a local attorney to go after the attorney that sold it to you in the first place.

    Have a look here too: http://www.georgiatitlebond.com/files/title_bond_i...

    Good luck.

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