New York Titles

[enio45]

I bought a car recently and got in the mail what looks like to be 2 registration documents - no title that I'm used to seeing.

Can anyone advise me if this is correct for NY titles......

[Woj]

Last I knew, NY only has registration cards, no titles.

Phil Woj

[enio45]

hmmmm, thats what i have....

[m22mike]

Eddie
Found this with a Google search, Wilma where are you ?



Proof of ownership. For cars built from 1973 on, this means a title signed over to you and a bill of sale. For cars older than 1973, the transferable NY registration or the proof of ownership from another state will do.

[x77-69z28]

Yup, what Mike said. Pre 73 the owner just signs the back of the registration to transfer ownership. That's why you can't trace owner history in New York!
Buddy

[m22mike]

OK Eddie what did you buy now... <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/naughty.gif..

[Woj]

Eddie,

I'd check with Steve Shauger. He lives in NY, I'm sure he has a definitive current answer.

When I bought my '59 Chevy in NY about 18 years ago, it hadn't been re-registered in 17 years. NY DMV deletes a car from the database after 5 years of registration inactivity.

Not sure what you bought, but a registration and a notarized bill-of-sale worked for me titling a NY car here in OH.

Phil Woj.

[enio45]

Woj....thanks for the advise - - looks like last registration on the car was 4/30/75 and it is a registration looking card - no title doc as we are used to seeing today.

based on the info you all have provided - looks like the BOS and the registration info signed should do the transfer......

It is a 69Z - HO - RS - White Stripe car, black comfort weave interior, no cowl hood or spoiler car , tach and gauges - needing some TLC

[Woj]

Wow, sounds like a neat car. I'm sure after your TLC treatment, it will be spectacular. Can't wait to see it.

Phil Woj.

PS. Ohio required a letter from NY DMV stating that the car was registered in NY. However, if it hasn't been registered for over 5 years, it will be gone from the database. I had to get an official letter from NY stating their policy for record keeping; and that my car had fallen out of the database. If that becomes a problem, let me know. At that point, OH DMV required a notarized bill-of-sale to complete the re-titling.

[m22mike]

Nice Eddie <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif Hugger W/ white stripes, very cool looking with the flat hood too. TT build date ?

Mike

[mockingbird812]

Eddie's plan (i'm on to you Eddie!) is to own one of each color!!!!!!! This car will be stunning when done! <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif

[Jim Ferron]

The reg is just a small card maybe two inches by two inches...says right on it 'transferrable'.................Just be sure your state will take it...most will but I'm not sure all will...It's like a letter of correction...Make a mistake in Mass, use the right form and notarize and you will be all set, take the same fron to New York and they will tell you to get a corrected Title and start all over again...

[iluv69s]

I bought many a car at Englishtown swap meet back in the day with just a New York registration card. Most I just flipped, but I did register a few. Still I have no problem with old NY reg. with my tag guy here in Pa. as long as you have a bill of sale and a pencil tracing of the VIN.

[x77-69z28]

Eddie, send me a pic, I will let you know if it is correct.
Buddy

[JRSully]

the guy I sold my 69 L78 Nova to would not believe me when I told him there was no NY title, only a transferable reg. Thought I was &quot;duping him&quot;, I told him to go down to his local OH DMV office and ask them. they set him straight, unreal

[enio45]

well I'm finding that some DMV's here in AZ are not sure either......interesting to say the least

hopeful next week ill have the title squared away

[enio45]

all done - used Desert Titles - 3rd party DMV in AZ......knowledgeable people....lady knew right away that old NY titles are like registration cards. She also let me keep the vintage title (for a fee) showing the car was last registered in 1975.

Appreciate all the input and advise on the matter.....thanks SYC guys for the help.

[mockingbird812]

Good to hear Eddie. I have never registered my Chevelle because I did not want to forfeit the original title. Is this Randy's operation (also of Desert Auto Sport)?

[enio45]

i don't think so - they are a group of 5 locations around phoenix -

[OldZ28Owner]

Well, I got all excited when I first saw the subject! My somewhat fuzzy eyes replaced the &quot;L&quot; in &quot;titles&quot; with another &quot;T&quot;. Imagine my disappointment!!!

[x77-69z28]

Good to hear Eddie. Post some pictures of the cleanup.