I want to buy a 1997 from New Hampshire doesn’t have a title just bill of sale and registration how do I get it registered in Maine?
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SadExtension524 t1_jee0170 wrote
You mean IF the vehicle were older than 95, right? According to the statute cited previously?
Ottobahnrichtofen t1_jeed17j wrote
95? I thought it was 20 years but I could be mistaken. Call your town office and run it by them. There are ways to get a title, probably be a reconstructed title but you can get one.
ZingZongZaddy t1_jeehgzz wrote
https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/titles/index.html
False. Any car newer than 1995 requires a title.
Spresti1 OP t1_jed0oft wrote
Sweet thanks!
beachlover77 t1_jee0wxs wrote
My son bought a car from New Hampshire without getting a title. Stupid I know, but lesson learned (I hope). Well it turned out to be a salvage vehicle which led to more hassle. One more thing to watch out for.
HoodratHoochiemama t1_jed6kn7 wrote
A bill of sale is acceptable for that age car when being bought from a state that doesn’t issue titles for that year. Make sure it’s detailed and includes the date of sale, make, model, year and VIN. Also include the name and address of both the seller and purchaser as well as have both parties sign it.
Former bmv employee.
SadExtension524 t1_jee03ki wrote
NH didn't have titles in 1997? That's wild!
HoodratHoochiemama t1_jee71x2 wrote
NH doesn’t title vehicles older than 2000 I believe
SadExtension524 t1_jeecwcb wrote
They only started issuing vehicle titles in 2000? That's a really foreign concept to me!
HoodratHoochiemama t1_jeesacq wrote
No, sorry I didn’t explain that well. They don’t reissue titles for cars that are older than 1999. So if someone bought a 96 Ford Taurus that year, registered and titled it that year and still own it, they should still have that title. I imagine the state of NH decided to stop reissuing titles for older vehicles to cut down on paperwork or something.
fredezz t1_jedclib wrote
If it's a1997, I hope it's a Porsche or a BMW
pdevo t1_jedz1fd wrote
Hopefully not a 1997 Porsche 996
Guygan t1_jecw5f5 wrote
Are you buying from a dealer?
Spresti1 OP t1_jecwuos wrote
No private sale
Guygan t1_jecwej5 wrote
siebzy t1_jecxsaj wrote
OP says he doesn't have a title, and the vehicle is newer than 95, so your Google fu has failed you this time guygan
siebzy t1_jecy7ya wrote
OP, look up "bonded titles". You will probably have to put up some money for a bond unless the car is a total junker.
Guygan t1_jecyd94 wrote
Read the text:
> How to Register a Private Sale Purchased Passenger Vehicle:
> Pay excise tax at your town office. Excise tax is a municipal tax. Please contact your local municipal office for additional information.
> Documents needed: Signed bill of sale (bill of sale template) Title, if the vehicle is model year 1995 or newer, signed over the title to new owner from the previous owner(s)
siebzy t1_jecymi7 wrote
Read again - "Title, if the vehicle is model year 1995 or newer"
siebzy t1_jecyzrc wrote
OP stated the model year is 1997 and the seller does not have a title.
The statute you cited is therefore not relevant to his situation.
It is possible to obtain title to a vehicle through a bonded title process. This is actually less onerous than it sounds for most used vehicles.
Guygan t1_jedrxww wrote
Then he needs a obtains title.
It’s like following a cake recipe.
“Put in oven”
Don’t have an oven? Then acquire one, or don’t make a cake.
Ottobahnrichtofen t1_jecxy94 wrote
Take the bill of sale to your town office to register the vehicle. Because it is so old you don’t need a title, one will be issued in ME.