No proof of ownership vehicle title application
When proof of ownership cannot be established a person may still apply for a Certificate of Title from Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS). There may be options of obtaining a certificate of title if you acquire a vehicle through the following situations:
- No certificate of title for the vehicle.
- You do not have the most current certificate of title.
- You are unable to obtain the lien release.
- You are unable to obtain one or more required signatures on the title.
If the vehicle is more than five years old, you may be able to apply for a bonded certificate of title. DVS will review your application and you may need to obtain a surety bond from an insurance company. Once DVS determines the value of the vehicle you will need to purchase a surety bond that is one and a half times the value of the vehicle. The bond will be held by DVS for three years and the certificate of title will be branded with the term “BONDED.” If there are no ownership claims made against the vehicle’s title for three years, the bond may be returned to you and new certificate of title may be issued without the title brand.
DVS will determine which documents are necessary based the presence of a vehicle record in the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System. To verify there is no record, you may visit your local deputy registrar office or contact DVS.