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Is it possible or even legal to title the car in another state that's more hot rod friendly- then after it's done, transfer the titled car to your state?

Originally Posted by Steves32

Is it possible or even legal to title the car in another state that's more hot rod friendly- then after it's done, transfer the titled car to your state?

That's fine and will work - but unfortunately you'll have a residency requirement in the titling state - you'll need move twice to title a car .

Originally Posted by Steves32

Is it possible or even legal to title the car in another state that's more hot rod friendly- then after it's done, transfer the titled car to your state?

Lawful yes...legal in the the eyes of the law no. In WA. many people would by an RV in Oregon title and license it there to avoid paying the at the time exorbiant taxes and fees for WA plates .WA DMV soon caught onto the scam and many owners were fined big time plus had to license the RV and pay the WA taxes/fees if they wanted to use the RV.
Several Cobra owners a few years back were caught in CA using title companies and/or registering their cars out of state. Some of them faced stiff fines and impoundment of their vechicles. Several had their plates and registration pulled and the car could no longer be licensed in CA so they ended up getting sold out of state or sat in the garage.

Stay away from title companies most state DMV offices anymore will not accept a title company title, to many bogus titles and claims to avoid taxes, etc. Think about it you spend your hard earned dollars to build/buy your dream ride then risk it all to avoid paying taxes or fees? Doesn't seem worth it to me.

I talked to a guy at work today about a '35 Sedan he's been driving occasionally. He bought it at auction here in KC with an Iowa title. When he went to register it the DMV told him that the VIN plate was obviously not an original, and that they would not approve the transfer to Kansas. After a bit of conversation they told him his alternative was to get a court order. He researched a bit and completed the process without hiring a lawyer, going to state court to petition for the title from Iowa to be recognized. Worked out OK, and cost him between $200 and $300.

Problem for my situation is that I would be trying to convince the Judge that the guy I bought the untitled roller from was honest, that nothing on the vehicle is less than legitimate, and petitioning for a VIN - not quite the same.