I am looking at a chopped 54 Chevy here in NC that I am considering taking a look at and MAYBE buy (slim chance) but I was talking to the owner of the car and he said that it has a Missouri title and I guess in someone else's name. He said that pretty much it's pointless to have it and does no good and that if I bought the car then in the state of North Carolina I can just apply for a NC title and that's it... For some reason that just doesn't seem right to me. Wouldn't I need an out of state title signed and possibly notarized (if Missouri requires notary) and then take it to the DMV to put a NC title into my name?

Any information or opinions on this? I am not sure if there is something I am missing. I do not like nor will not buy a car without a clear title just for the fact that I do not need the hassle of getting it straightened out and put into my name. Thanks a lot for any info!