Date:         Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:29:43 -0500
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Buying with a bill of sale only
Comments: To: craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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---- craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> So i'm looking into buying a vehicle that is sold with a bill of sale only.
> It's on the other side of the US, so I will have no chance to meet with the
> seller. Does anyone know the process (in summary) of how I go about getting
> this vehicle titled in my state (PA) later on?
>
> The reason I ask is....
> my brother purchased a vehicle project a year ago out of state with a bill
> of sale only. Now he went to go get it titled. Having waited a year, they
> said they needed a letter or something from the seller, the seller can no
> longer be found, and they have told him flat out "We can't title this
> vehicle". While i'm sure there are loop holes and I'm sure he will get it
> titled in the end, I do not wish to go down this same path.
> Thanks
>
> -Craig

So, why do such a thing?  A legitimate seller has title, and can transfer it to you.  Not true?  Methinks it is.

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David McNeely