Bonded titles....

[slickum01]

Anyone have any experience with getting bonded titles? Ive got a roller from a trade many moons ago... Ive read everything on the txdmv site, need help on finding the best place to purchase the bond......thoughts ideas problems ?

[slickum01]

Wanted to see if someone can help me out with a vin search on it also.....?

[YALE]

Tony Dominguez is your man. He's also a board sponsor. Hit his subforum up.

[Baba Ganoush]

That's the easiest option. I went through my insurance agent. Piece of cake.

[GrayStangGT]

I've got an 88 Mitsubishi Minicab, that was imported without a title for off road use. Does anyone know if it is possible to get a bonded title and then toss antique tags on it to cruise it on the streets.

[BLAKE]

I don't have any fresh answers, and I don't know if this still works, but 10 years or so ago people rescuing long-dead hot rod bodies would get a title from Alabama because their title process was much more flexible, then transfer the title to their home state. Not sure if that's still easy these days though.

[homealone]

I don't have any fresh answers, and I don't know if this still works, but 10 years or so ago people rescuing long-dead hot rod bodies would get a title from Alabama because their title process was much more flexible, then transfer the title to their home state. Not sure if that's still easy these days though.

They pretty much closed the loop hole on that one. Last time I looked into it the price skyrocketed and they require an inspection in Alabama to do it.

As stated, the bonded title is the easiest route. Your insurance agent should be able to sell the bond.

If you have time for a little extra leg work, go the title hearing route. It's cheaper and you get a normal title. This is the route I take.

[whitetrash]

I've got an 88 Mitsubishi Minicab, that was imported without a title for off road use. Does anyone know if it is possible to get a bonded title and then toss antique tags on it to cruise it on the streets.

Antique tags are no good for cruising. You can be ticketed

[Stng5Pnt8]

Anyone have any experience with getting bonded titles? Ive got a roller from a trade many moons ago... Ive read everything on the txdmv site, need help on finding the best place to purchase the bond......thoughts ideas problems ?

http://www.dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53492

I've done several bonds for board members here as well as for some from the ol canadian board that i havent seen around here anymore.

Hit me up if you have any questions, I'll help you out with any questions even if you don't do the bond with me. (Prefer you do of course )

-Tony Dominguez

I can more likely respond via e-mail faster, or send me your contact info and i can give you a call

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[samuel642000]

They pretty much closed the loop hole on that one. Last time I looked into it the price skyrocketed and they require an inspection in Alabama to do it.

As stated, the bonded title is the easiest route. Your insurance agent should be able to sell the bond.

If you have time for a little extra leg work, go the title hearing route. It's cheaper and you get a normal title. This is the route I take.

What is a title hearing?

[GrayStangGT]

Antique tags are no good for cruising. You can be ticketed

I've been cruising with antique tags for years and have yet to get pulled over, I'll take my chances if I can just get a plate for it. Once the weather gets warm I drive an 83 jeep with antique tags almost every weekend.

[homealone]

What is a title hearing?

It's similar to a Bonded title process except for a few things. The biggest being that you do not have to get a bond.

Basically, you fill out the forms like you would a bonded title and then you will need to send a certified letter to the last registered owner. If they do not reply or the letter is returned non-deliverable, you take that unopend letter and the paperwork to TXDOT and sit down with a specific person there, explain where you got it, how much you paid, etc and then if it is approved, they issue you a title. Clean and clear. No bonded note.

[whitetrash]

I've been cruising with antique tags for years and have yet to get pulled over, I'll take my chances if I can just get a plate for it. Once the weather gets warm I drive an 83 jeep with antique tags almost every weekend.

Maybe just my luck. I got stopped going a mile to a buddies house

[Baron Von Crowder]

Maybe just my luck. I got stopped going a mile to a buddies house

To work on it, or for a car club meeting, right?

[46Tbird]

Antique tags are no good for cruising. You can be ticketed

You can cruise all you want with Antique tags.

Texas Antique Vehicle Provisions:
Antique license plates are issued for cars, trucks or motorcycles that are at least 25 years old and are a collector’s item. The vehicle must be used exclusively for exhibitions, club activities, parades or other functions of public interest. Vehicles displaying Antique plates may not be used for regular transportation or carry advertising. The vehicle may be driven to and from a location for routine maintenance.

Since that bolded line is intentionally vague, it's officer discretion if he wants to screw with you.