how do I get a title for a title-less Bike?

[Guest]

Currently I'm in the middle of a basket case. I've acquired a frame from a more than generous user from this site. only problem is it does not have a title. Im in Virginia, can anyone chime in on how to go about this.

[Cipher]

You could marry it to Prince Harry mebbe?

[Captsquanch]

You could marry it to Prince Harry mebbe?

He's engaged :/

[exdirtbiker]

each state is different. In NJ, you need to have the "Abandoned vehicle" on your property for ...6 mos? a year? before starting paperwork.
call your DMV. I've found the workers on phone are a bit more pleasant than the witches behind the counter. Your mileage may vary :-)

[gsrick]

Chris, read these two threads. http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...st-title-bikes

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?246537-VERMONT-REGISTRATION-Our-email-exchanges

[jabcb]

You can get a Vermont registration by mail. Vermont doesn’t issue titles for vintage bikes. Then wait a year & get a Virginia title.
See http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...st-title-bikes

[exdirtbiker]

You can get a Vermont registration by mail. Vermont doesn’t issue titles for vintage bikes. Then wait a year & get a Virginia title.
See http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...st-title-bikes

Applies to dirt bikes, too !

[mnferwerda]

I believe Vermont has recently changed their policy in that you can get a temporary registration through the mail, but you have to take it to Vermont and get it verified for a permanent one.

[Jedz123]

I believe Vermont has recently changed their policy in that you can get a temporary registration through the mail, but you have to take it to Vermont and get it verified for a permanent one.

Correct,
Anything that is registered from out of state is now mandated to have a VIN verification up to 3 months after purchase or Registration is null in void... It needs to be verified by a VT DMV official. Also needs to pass state inspection if it is to be road worthy.
I've had to do it a couple times this year. the VIN checks is a big ole PITA now...

[jabcb]

Interesting. Was curious so I checked out the Vermont DMV website.


The temporary registration looks like its only for bikes that are 15 years old and newer.

http://dmv.vermont.gov/registrations/new/temporary-registrations

The website page for VIN verification has a date of 10/11/2016, so something presumably has changed.

http://dmv.vermont.gov/document/verification-vinhin

But the actual VIN verification form still allows for out-of-state VIN verification.

http://dmv.vermont.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/VT-010-Vehicle_Vessel_ID_Verification.pdf

Since October 11 was just a few weeks ago, it may be that the VIN verification form has not yet been updated to reflect new regulations.
There might be a relatively narrow time window where you can use the existing form because they haven’t issued the new one.

[Jedz123]

I had a 80 GS750L VIN checked this year... But hey what do I know I only live, pay tax and register my vehicles here

[jabcb]

Oops. Must be half blind today. The website date of 10/11/2016 was over a year ago.


The form instructions are pretty picky for Vermont in-state VIN verification and not so picky for out-of-state VIN verification.

[Jedz123]

Oops. Must be half blind today. The website date of 10/11/2016 was over a year ago.


The form instructions are pretty picky for Vermont in-state VIN verification and not so picky for out-of-state VIN verification.

I say give it a whirl. Worst the happens is your out $60...

I know it's pulling F-ing teeth at the DMV office to register bikes...

[jabcb]

I did it once but that was before 10/11/2016, and was for a 40+ year old bike.
The VIN verification was done by a local state inspection mechanic that I use.

[Captsquanch]

Chris, read these two threads. http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...st-title-bikes
http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...mail-exchanges

Thanks rick. I appreciate it.