Title Problems

notations · 01-23-2011, 08:58 AM

I purchased my E92 a while back from a private party. First off, the sale went perfectly and it has been an awesome car. I received the title in the mail bc it was financed perviously. Alllll good.

Here's the problem: I was dating a girl for a while who is quasi-new to LA, so we planned to go to the DMV together to wait in the lines. We went and there was a problem with my smog cert. getting reported so I was going to have to make another trip to the DMV by myself to get it taken care of. I accidentally left my documents (title, bill of sale) at her place that night - the night that happened to be the night I broke it off with her! Since then she has told me she has no idea where the documents are and is being an absolute b*tch about helping me at all. She says they're not there - 100% bullshit.

I've called the DMV asking what I should do and they're telling me I need to get the original owner to fill out a lost title form and bill of sale and send it to me - such a hassle and an embarrassment to do. Do any of you guys have any idea of how I could handle this differently by myself? The reg has been expired and I really need to get this taken care of. Thanks in advance.

DoPedUpM3 · 01-23-2011, 01:20 PM

I just spoke with my title clerk, said there is no other way. GL

notations · 01-23-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DoPedUpM3

I just spoke with my title clerk, said there is no other way. GL

Thanks for the heads up. Think I am going to offer the guy $100 for his troubles.

UncleWede · 01-24-2011, 12:06 PM

The title was officially transferred to you already, or hasn't been completed due to the smog?

If it was completed, YOU are the owner and just need to file that lost title form.

notations · 01-24-2011, 12:41 PM

I am not the "owner" in the DMV's eyes. The title hasn't been transferred - that's what you do when you register the vehicle.

01-23-2011, 08:58 AM	#1
notations A Dap 'al do ya 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: E92 328i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hollywood Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Title Problems - Any DMV Experts? I purchased my E92 a while back from a private party. First off, the sale went perfectly and it has been an awesome car. I received the title in the mail bc it was financed perviously. Alllll good. Here's the problem: I was dating a girl for a while who is quasi-new to LA, so we planned to go to the DMV together to wait in the lines. We went and there was a problem with my smog cert. getting reported so I was going to have to make another trip to the DMV by myself to get it taken care of. I accidentally left my documents (title, bill of sale) at her place that night - the night that happened to be the night I broke it off with her! Since then she has told me she has no idea where the documents are and is being an absolute b*tch about helping me at all. She says they're not there - 100% bullshit. I've called the DMV asking what I should do and they're telling me I need to get the original owner to fill out a lost title form and bill of sale and send it to me - such a hassle and an embarrassment to do. Do any of you guys have any idea of how I could handle this differently by myself? The reg has been expired and I really need to get this taken care of. Thanks in advance. __________________
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01-23-2011, 01:20 PM	#2
DoPedUpM3 El Carpe Diem 16 Rep 219 Posts Drives: Porsche Turbo/ 335i Coupe Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Cali. iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	I just spoke with my title clerk, said there is no other way. GL __________________ 08' AW e92 335i 6mt, Performance sterring wheel (non-electric)/ Performance SSK/ M-tec wheel trim/ BMS DCI/ Bimmian Interior LEDs/ Side-marker LEDs/ WeissLicht PY24 LED Turn Signal/ GPThunder/ Debadge/ Painted reflectors/ Matte black grills/ Aero front lip/ Rear bumper/ Stock.. much more fun to come.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18462 Rep 9,429 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	The title was officially transferred to you already, or hasn't been completed due to the smog? If it was completed, YOU are the owner and just need to file that lost title form.
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01-24-2011, 12:41 PM	#5
notations A Dap 'al do ya 2 Rep 27 Posts Drives: E92 328i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hollywood Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	I am not the "owner" in the DMV's eyes. The title hasn't been transferred - that's what you do when you register the vehicle. __________________
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