Signed title but didn't send it in to change it over.

[rand_7639]

I had purchased a vehicle awhile back through face to face contact. The title was signed over to me but I haven't got around to switching it over into my name. Time passes and I end up having to sell the same vehicle with the title still not switched over. Can I still hand the title over when it sells or do I need to do something else.?

[pickapaper]

@rand_7639 

Why don't you call your local Motor Vehicle Department and ask them how to handle it.  

[kensgiftshop]

Depending on how long it's been, your buyer might get a big fine when they go to get it changed over.

It happened to me, I was fined over $300 because the guy I bought it off of never got it in their name.

[onlinecentral]

Circumventing the title, registration and licensing procedures opens up other issues.
Prospective buyers test driving the car without valid license plates or insurance.

[caldreamer]

How to Transfer Your Car Title in Tennessee

[stuff4divas]

@rand_7639   what does this have to do with eBay?

[toomuchstuffagain35]

Yeah, sounds more like a DMV issue than ebay.

[toomuchstuffagain35]

Why did they fine you?

Shouldn't they have fined the guy who sold it to you without a valid title?

[tobaccocardyahoo]

I would walk away from a seller who did not have the title in his name.

Many people would.

[richard1rst]

I recently bought 2 antique cars. The owner signed the title over to a dealer, who then signed it over to me. I had no problem getting re-registered in my name through the DMV since the title was clear to begin with. 

There were several blocks on the back of the title which looks it could be transmitted several times.

Sort of like endorsing a check over to someone else. Then they endorse it, then another and another and another etc. Eventually as long as the funds are in the bank the check will clear regardless of how many endorsements there are.

I'm not sure your concern is valid.

More info here:

https://duckduckgo.com/?q=how+many+times+can+a+motor+vehicle+title+be+endorsed&t=newext&atb=v496-1&i...

[janet9988]

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@rand_7639 wrote:

I had purchased a vehicle awhile back through face to face contact. The title was signed over to me but I haven't got around to switching it over into my name. Time passes and I end up having to sell the same vehicle with the title still not switched over. Can I still hand the title over when it sells or do I need to do something else.?

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Just put the title in your name BEFORE you sell. It is very simple.

[tobaccocardyahoo]

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@janet9988 wrote:

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just put the title in your name BEFORE you sell. It is very simple.

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A reasonable suggestion but often the reason owners do not register the transfer of title is that they do not wish to pay the transfer fee. This is part of why I would walk away from the transaction. It would make me wonder what other necessary action was not taken, relative to the vehicle.

[albertabrightalberta]

@rand_7639 

Why skip titling is a bad idea:

• It is illegal: 

  Title jumping is illegal in every state and can result in fines, imprisonment, or other penalties for anyone involved. 

• It causes legal problems: 

  The buyer could have difficulty registering the vehicle in their name and could face legal issues with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). 

• It can lead to tax evasion charges: 

  If the intention was to avoid paying taxes, both the seller and buyer could face tax evasion charges. 

• It is a major red flag: 

  A car with a jumped title is a huge red flag for a potential buyer, and you should be very cautious when considering a purchase. 

• It can be used for scams: 

  Sellers who are trying to hide their identity or avoid their responsibilities can use title jumping to their advantage. 

[meme6253]

You need to go to your local DMV & one of you is going to owe money, I think most likely the seller, That it something that should not be put off from the start, It is important to get a transfer done immediately.

[krazzykats]

Called Title Jumping and is a federal crime in most US states

What is Title Jumping? - CarTitles.com

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