Datonia

Recently I bought a 1995 Honda Civic from a private party, he had the blue title in hand. I realized he wasnt the original owner whose stated on the front of the title hes the second owner but he never signed His name on the date he got the car which was back in 2011. So Im asking, how do I get the title in my name. I seen this other forum with a similar problem to mine that said all I need is the title with my name and signature on it with the title application signed from the previous owner and they have to match. But the previous owner is way in Pasadena, TX. Do I just forge his name on the app and say the car hasnt worked sense then or what, I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO!

texas94z

I'd burn it to the ground before the police find out about this. You'll easily do 1 to 3 years in prison if you get caught with an illegal title and car. God have mercy on your soul.

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

Happens all the time with bikes... I'm not saying do it, but a lot of guys do forge the sigs/dates.

Datonia

Its not an illegal title, the second owner never signed the title and I did. I just realized his name doesnt match the original owners name on the front of the title. They both have the same first name but the last names are different.

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

Forge that bish.

Datonia

But how do I get the title in my name?

turbopaez

iTrader: (11)

Man first off you get charged 25.00 a month for lates fees and a 5% penilty. I know I just paid 600.00 for a car I bought back in October. Also you can file for a bonded title.

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

You never let someone put the date on it.. They should sign it ONLY.

I'm not understanding why you can't get it in your name I guess.

All it needs is the originals owners name forged.

zero2sixT

iTrader: (4)

Lol, I learned that **** the hard way also.

Op,

Did you get a bill of sale for the car?

Datonia

No, he just gave me the title with the original owners name already signed and dated back in 2011

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

Put your name on it and get it titled.. My town just makes the owner sign some paper if the date is wrong.. Which can be forged as well.

Datonia

I seen in one forum before if you just have the title and the title application then say the car wasnt working at the time then you wont get penalized for the lateness.

Datonia

But I live in Houston, what paper does the owner need to sign if the date is wrong?

roninsonic

iTrader: (3)

So, basically, the ORIGINAL owner signed the title and dated it, and the guy you bought it from never actually put anything on the title?

**** IT, just fill in your info and call it good.

baalic

iTrader: (8)

Also, you could get a bill of sale FROM THE GUY YOU BOUGHT IT FROM, and say that guy sold it to you, and he bought it not working, so never titled it....and now you bought it....there are many options available since you actually have the title. Now if you DIDN'T have the title, that's where things get shitty fast.

baalic

iTrader: (8)

I sold a Bronco to a guy that I never had titled in my name since shortly after I got the truck it was parked for like 2 years..... he had no problems getting it registered.

lemons12

iTrader: (71)

They will give you the paper. Why not just go and see what they say?

If they try to make you pay a fee.. Then say o I forgot... the car hasn't been running.

KissMyTushZ28

iTrader: (4)

ALWAYS!!! Always use a bill of sale and have a copy for each person in the transaction!! C.Y.A!

Bad Chad

iTrader: (94)

Get with a title company to cover your ***. If you do a bonded title I do not think you will get hit with those fees either if you state you just got the car.

If you just sign you name a forge their's your going to get nailed HARD for late fees...

astro11271984

iTrader: (5)

The paper you need to get signed by the owner is called a statement of fact and it needs to say the date on the back was made in error no fraud intended.That with the title signed by both seller and buyer along with a 130u form signed by both parties ten will let you tranfer the title