How to get title on motorcycle in CA?

You might have a problem! Most states these days are only what

is called 'Title states'. What this means is that if you do not have

the title you might not get one.

This is very complex of an issue. In some cases you can bond

out the vehicle for a period of three years during which time you

will not have registration to operate it, but if no owner comes to make

a claim against it after the three years have passed you would be

issued a title so you could register it to claim ownership. In some

states, such as Illinois, you cannot get a title to a motorcycle

without turning in a valid title to that Mcy. IF you know the last

license plate that was valid on the mcy, you could then contact

that state's vehicle division and have them get you the last

owner of record. When you can find out the last registered owner

you could then contact that person to have them sign a power

of attorney paper to allow you to order a new title in his name,

and at the same time order a new one in your name. You would

sign his title application with his name adding "by PA", and then

attach that for to that title. A title would then be issued back to you

in your name. You might also have some luck in a search for

people with the name on the bill of sale that sold it to the one

that sold it to you. Search the city directory of the city where he

might live, find his address and phone. Give him a call, or go to

see if that is the correct person. If you can find that person you

can get them to give you a PA, and a bill of sale to you to get a

title issued.

Unfortunately, most all states are coming in line with the Illinois

method to obtain a vehicle title. It is even harder on a motorcycle.

Also, unfortunate today is with all the junk motorcycles out there,

and all kinds of parts the titles never stay with the machine, or

the machine never had one because it was built from parts, and

never went through the process to get a home-made title. Even

then a home-made vehicle must have had a significant number

of new parts to get such a title. It is a real shame that places

like Craigslist are allowed to allow listings that are not legal.

It is not legal to sell a vehicle without a title in most states today.

If the ad does not tell that it has no title, or is for parts only,

you should demand information on a valid title before you pay

a thing for that vehicle. Ask for them to send a photocopy of

the title showing it in the name of the person selling, or signed

by the registered owner. If the person does not do that don't

pay one cent above a 'parts only' machine.

As for you passing the CHP inspection ..... Two chances ....

Fat & Slim.

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California Motorcycle Title

Why might your motorcycle be at a body retailer. It must be on the motorcycle hold. Body stores have no idea jacks**t approximately solving bikes. What is the damage and why did the insurance plan corporation complete it.

Get the police involved. Run the VIN, determine if its stolen. Nothng else matters until you're sure it isn't.

Once again NEVER BUY A VEHICLE WITHOUT A SIGNED TITLE IN HAND!