Minnesota Title??? how tough

[karasmer]

Anybody recently got a title in Minnesota for an old car that never had one, what were the procedures and fees? was there an inspection, I hate to trailer the car to get it inspected. How long did it take to get the title? Thanks much

[flat-v8]

Don't know about Minn. but I wouldn't think up there is a big deal getting a new title. I thought here in Houston, big big city, with lots of rules, it was gonna be a major pain, but it was very easy and fast, with only a Bill of Sale, last for 5 years, and NO Inspection!

[karasmer]

I am getting different answers at each dmv I call in MN???geesh

[1931 flamingo]

Try going online (they must have a web site?). You'll then probably see what's required in black and white.
Paul in CT

[karasmer]

I was on that website, very vague. I had one dmv office say: take two photos, another say take four, and another say you have to go to the insurance comp. to get a bond.....these are some really crabby people that work there.

[1937pickup]

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What do you mean by never had a title? Is the car made of parts? Do you have a bill of sale for the car? I purchased a car from Geogia on a bill of sale and I had to go through the bonding process. I also used the DMV at the county court house-not one of those stand alone contract places. Are you a member of MSRA? If so you can contact them for help. I know there is a way to get a title based on an inspection, for cars put together from parts.

[karasmer]

Cars that have been sitting on a farm or in a barn for 40 tears, were never issued titles.

[havi]

4 photos, 1 of each side. Maybe take a pic of the serial number on the frame to be safe. A bond is probable, and costs around $300.... may have gone up since then. No inspection needed up here, I don't think. It's been awhile.

The bond is merely a way for the DMV to not be liable in case if the vehicle was stolen. (dragged off of someone else's farm field that only appeared abandoned, etc...)

The Duluth DMV kinda suck, not as bad as Two Harbors. I go to Vicki in Silver Bay.

The title card was something that was around since the mid 1940's, or maybe even earlier. I have two KB2 IH's from the Duluth maint. dept., and one had a title card in the cab (1947).

All in all, MN ain't bad for getting a title. WI sux.

[karasmer]

Thanks Havi, I will go visit the Silver Bay office since I drive by there almost every other day.

[havi]

I should mention she is not a full fledged DMV office, but more of a licensing agent. But she's a lot easier to talk to, to get answers to any questions, IMO.

[Donald Hickerson]

I've got a couple of titles for vehicles in Mn. with bill of sales. You have to bond the vehicle for three years and then you get a regular title. Don

[Donald Hickerson]

I've got titles for a couple vehicles in Mn. with bill of sales. You have to bond the vehicle for three years and then you get a regular title. Don

[35to56fords]

I also am in Minnesota and have two cars without titles. Both sedans, a 35 & a 36. Both very rough. How do you get a bond? Do you do that before ging to the DMV?

[trulyvintage]

Pay a visit to your local DMV

Get your questions answered in person

Every office is a little bit different

Be polite and respectful



Jim