NJ: Titling car without previous title, rather with bill of sale???

[mike87]

looking to buy a car without a title, owner bought it with a bill of sale from an auction. is it possible to title it in NJ?

[JeffNJM3]

I once tried to use Broadway Title and they took all of my paperwork at DMV and I was contacted by a DMV special investigator. Then they blacklisted the vin. It wasnt as much fun as it sounds

[mike87]

I once tried to use Broadway Title and they took all of my paperwork at DMV and I was contacted by a DMV special investigator. Then they blacklisted the vin. It wasnt as much fun as it sounds

well sh*t that doesn't sound like fun... looks like i'll wait til tomorrow and give the DMV a call :(

[MrSlacker]

NO, you can NOT register the car without a title in NJ. Reason he got it with bill of sale from auction is because he purchased it from a salvage auction (Copart or IAAI) as PARTS ONLY car. These cars do not come with title and are meant to be taken apart.

[Naplm00]

yea, its not possible. THe only way would be to buy a title from anoter car and swap over the dash

[MrSlacker]

yea, its not possible. THe only way would be to buy a title from anoter car and swap over the dash

That gets into illegal and potentially dangerous situation. I know a way to do this, but unfortunately cannot share it online. All I can say is a junk yard has an ability to get you a salvage title.

[jr325es]

I also live in jersey... I bought a 1966 impala ss without a title. You can get a title but it is a long process. Also if the owner that the car is in the name of wants the car back their is a possibility that they can get it. This is regarding a vehicle with a clear title. You have to call Dmv they send u the paperwork. Also get the vin and check if the car is stolen. You can also pay some companies to do it for you.

I have so many plans for the impala but Im not wasting dough on it until the title issue is clear.

[mike87]

thank you all, i definitely appreciate everyone's help and thoughts. gonna pass on this deal. you guys are the best

[bmwpower]

I once tried to use Broadway Title and they took all of my paperwork at DMV and I was contacted by a DMV special investigator. Then they blacklisted the vin. It wasnt as much fun as it sounds

Can you explain what you mean by blacklisting the vin?

[Victorymike18]

Although not directly related: After I went to initially title my E30 almost a year ago, I found that one letter in the VIN was incorrect (someone typo'd a B into an 8 (or vice-versa)). You wouldn't believe what a RIDICULOUS pain in the ass it was to rectify that situation. It didn't help that I got the car from out of state, and the PO disappeared for over a month with all my original documents in-hand...

Anyways, have you gone to the NJ DMV and asked a supervisor this question? Be very up-front about the situation, and don't lie about any facts. They may know a way to get it done.