Q: Need help getting a title for a motorcycle that was registered in the 1970 but can’t be found in any system
Hello really weird question that no one has been able to figure out, but my girlfriend’s dad passed away and she is an only child who inherited everything and she is trying to give his motorcycle to her uncle/ his brother. There is no title for it and it’s showing that it’s not registered in any system even though it was registered in the 1970s. She has the bill of sale and an older picture of the first license plate. How can we get it registered or find the title for the motorcycle so she can transfer ownership to her uncle
A: You're right; that is a tough one. The estate planning attorneys here would know best, but your question remains open for a week. In terms of registration, there probably wouldn't be any records that come up if the motorcycle was last registered in 1970, over fifty years ago. If there is a title somewhere, even though you mention your girlfriend not having a copy, there could be ways to transfer ownership (DMV Form 349 and a couple of others) - death certificate could be needed, no one else in the family having claims on the motorcycle, and other possible info. I believe that's the way it works for vehicles with a value of less than $25,000. You could contact your local DMV office - it could require making an appointment, coming in with notarized forms, and paying applicable registration fees. They should be able to advise what forms needed, based on full details. Good luck
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