Sometime around 1985 I traded some work for an abandoned 1963 Dodge with no title. I am in Ohio and the car was last registered in Virginia and the owner was deceased.

At that time I found that you could get a title from Mississippi by simply mailing a notarized bill of sale to a guy who advertised the service in Hemmings. I think the stipulation was it had to be at least 20 years old. There was a nominal fee involved but I thought it was worth a shot.

Sure enough in a couple of weeks I had a title in my name with the correct VIN and vehicle particulars. I took that title to my BMV where they verified the title matched the car and I was issued an Ohio title in my name.

I kept the guy's information and several years later contacted him to see if the service was still available. I was not surprised to find that he was no longer able to provide that service. I can only imagine how many shady deals went through Mississippi when that procedure was in effect.

You might want to investigate the route people take when they put cars together from parts- hot rods, rat rods, etc. Still today in Ohio I believe you can "sue" the county auditors to issue a title for cars assembled from parts. You need to produce receipts to verify the "parts" are not stolen but I believe the process might be a bit pricey.

Years ago just swapping the VIN tag from one vehicle with a title in your name to a titleless car would allow you to register it, but it probably would allow for some jail time as well.

I had an old Volvo wagon I bought for parts with no title and tried to dispose of the remains two years ago. None of the recyclers would touch it unless I crushed it before bringing it in. It was maddening! Finally found a guy who came and picked it up. He didn't care that it did not have a title, because Kentucky didn't care if it didn't have a title and he took it there.

I wish you the best of luck

Randy
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Any twenty minute job is just a broken bolt away from a three day ordeal