rvrtrash said:
I call BS on this one. Even if they didn't require titles before '74, I'm sure they would've issued one when he went in to license it. The part that really gets me is "Balance to be wired to my lawyer's escrow account before it can be picked up". I smell something and it ain't pretty.:tongue:
Steve
Just realized this car is right near where I work. About 10-15 minutes away.
That's true though.
There are no titles in NY for cars manufactured prior to 1973 actually.They do not require you to get a title when you register it either.
For a car older than 1973, ownership is transferred by signing the back of the registration. There is a short paragraph on transferring ownership on the back where you sign.
From the NYS DMV Site:
Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles - model year 1972 or older
The acceptable proof of ownership is a NYS transferable registration
or the acceptable proof of ownership for that vehicle issued by another state.
NYS does not issue title certificates for 1972 and older vehicles. NYS DMV normally issues a transferable registration for proof of ownership for a
1972 or older motor vehicle. The owner can use the transferable registration to transfer ownership to another person. If the proof of ownership is a NYS registration document, make sure the registration document is marked "transferable" on the front. The person whose name appears on the proof of ownership must sign the transfer section of the proof of ownership.
