Suggestions? Bike title question

[TPERedNeck]

So, I will make this brief.

Bought a bike, lost the title to the bike, have the original bill of sale, can't get a hold of the seller.

WHAT DO I DO?

[Jlea]

I dont think you can do anything, the bill of sale means nothing to the DMV. They only want the title....with your signature and the sellers.

TAKEN FROM THE DMV'S WEBSITE

Vehicles Previously Titled in Florida

The purchaser must furnish a properly assigned Florida Title to the Tax Collector’s Office for transfer. The Transfer of Title area will include the Purchaser(s) name(s), selling price, and correct odometer information completed by the Seller. All owners must be present to sign the appropriate applications and show proper identification (driver license or appropriate photo ID). If one of the persons whose name will appear on the title cannot be present a Power of Attorney may be used. Proof of Florida insurance is required to purchase a license plate. The 6% state sales tax applies to the full purchase price less any trade-in, and the 1% Pinellas County local option sales tax (applicable to the first $5,000 of the taxable amount) will be collected for Pinellas residents.

[voodoo]

was it transferred to you prior to you losing it?

[Jlea]

was it transferred to you prior to you losing it?

if it was, all he'd have to do is show his DL and get a new title ........

[BobTheBiker]

I believe that short of tracking down the seller to obtain a new title, which you should PROMPTLY transfer to your name upon recipt of, you have no real alternatives honestly.

[ctate]

So, I will make this brief.

Bought a bike, lost the title to the bike, have the original bill of sale, can't get a hold of the seller.

WHAT DO I DO?


I lost the title to my car a few years back.
I went to the DMV paid the fee and got a new one.

Simple.

[voodoo]

Yeah, if it was transferred he could get it with his DL from the DMV but if it wasnt... tsk tsk tsk, I have no idea how you would get a new title.

[Sniper]

What year bike exactly... cuz STAAB Gave a me a new one for mine... my ex250 and my rd... didnt ask to many questions eather