getting a title
- Thread starter jkelsh
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Hold on someone here will help you.First get the engine nunber than the chassic number,
1931 flamingo
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contact your local DMV office
Paul in CT
Paul in CT
Mike V. Florida
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I would think someone would need a little more information.
Do you have an old title for the car?
Do you have a bill of sale?
Did you build it from parts?
Is it stock or modified (non Model A engine)?
This information wouls lead to different routes to take.
Check here as well;
http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1670
MikeK
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In Illinois you will need to apply for a bonded title. That will require a certified appraisal and a deposit of 150% of that value. If your appraisal is unrealistic they may wait up to three years and decide your appraisal is invalid. Upon doing so, your title will be revoked. Their average reappraisal of a Model A is $38,000. You will then need $57,000 plus fees, plus sales tax due on the new value, plus late fines to create a new bonded title, unless they decide to seize the vehicle. Then it gets more expensive. So make sure your appraisal is accurate and documented, and capable of standing scrutiny at a hearing. You will pay sales tax on that amount.
If you have an out of state title that is more than 10 years old, or has been generated new within the last 2 years, (one of those 'title' services) you will initially walk away from the DMV with a title and plates, but later you will be notified of reappraisal and/ or revocation of title.
This will get you started, (two pages of reading) then you need the bonded title app.
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/sos_dop173.pdf
If you have an out of state title that is more than 10 years old, or has been generated new within the last 2 years, (one of those 'title' services) you will initially walk away from the DMV with a title and plates, but later you will be notified of reappraisal and/ or revocation of title.
This will get you started, (two pages of reading) then you need the bonded title app.
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/sos_dop173.pdf
msmaron
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Actually a bit different as i am going through it right now. IF you an out of state title, sign and apply for your registration to get you plates and apply for a title transfer, about 3 months later you will get a letter from the Illinois State Title POLICE DEPARTMENT!!!! dont be alarmed.
What you are going to do when you call her is LIFT THE CAR and call them. In other words they ONLY and ONLY ONLY will allow the Frame number to register the car, they do NOT anymore care about the engine number and what it is. In Illinois NOW the car MUST be registered to the FRAME NUMBER...You have NO choice you must lift the car, call them to see it. Now you will NOT have a rush to do this, i have some friends that have waited 2 years to do it. BUT that is it, in the mean time you are going to get a letter from the IRS telling you, that you figured you sales tax WRONG.. and you owe them $$$$.$$ all you need to do is supply a bill of sale, send it in and your done. But that is what you need to do.
Charlie Stephens
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Please don't tell me that the IRS is collecting sales tax now. I think you meant the state tax board. The IRS doesn't get into your pocket until you sell the car and make a profit (keep your receipts as you work on the car). I got the sales tax letter from the State of California a couple of years back. I sent them a copy of the bill of sale, several photos and a copy of the Old Cars Price Guide with the appropriate number highlighted. I never heard anything more from them.
Charlie Stephens