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69'454 · 02-21-2008, 06:28 AM

Hey guys. Just passing on a lil info here. This title issue used to be a big deal to me as well but I strongly urge that you do some homework with your stae DMV. In Arkansas (and several other states) any vehicle that fits "antique" status that does NOT have any current registration (I.E. cannot be found in the state database) only requires a bill of sale to be registered. The state will print you a new title in your name AFTER you register the vehicle. If you're worried about getting stuck with stolen property have the VIN run thru the state police. If it hasnt been reported then whats the problem?

Like I said though, this is the law HERE. But my local DMV had never heard of it. A friend of mine in the used car business clued me in and it took getting the ladies at my dmv to make a couple phone calls to verify it, but it is a LAW.

02-21-2008, 06:28 AM	#32
69'454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: hope ar Posts: 3	Re: Found a steal on a 72 SWB..but no title! Hey guys. Just passing on a lil info here. This title issue used to be a big deal to me as well but I strongly urge that you do some homework with your stae DMV. In Arkansas (and several other states) any vehicle that fits "antique" status that does NOT have any current registration (I.E. cannot be found in the state database) only requires a bill of sale to be registered. The state will print you a new title in your name AFTER you register the vehicle. If you're worried about getting stuck with stolen property have the VIN run thru the state police. If it hasnt been reported then whats the problem? Like I said though, this is the law HERE. But my local DMV had never heard of it. A friend of mine in the used car business clued me in and it took getting the ladies at my dmv to make a couple phone calls to verify it, but it is a LAW.