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speed_ga
06-05-2012, 09:10 PM
I'm thinking of buying a older motorcycle(like 1988) and the owner has a bill of sale. Is that all I need to get a tag for the bike to make it street legal?

Bacon
06-05-2012, 09:14 PM
Where is the title?

Call the DMV in the morning and ask. The search I just did (which you can do yourself) said that it would be a couple hundred just to get that squared away.

speed_ga
06-05-2012, 09:24 PM
thanks. I did the search too but just didn't feel I got straight forward information.

Bacon
06-05-2012, 09:27 PM
Your best bet is to call the DMV and get information. Basically, you will have to get a notarized BOS from the seller, go to the title office and explain what is going on, get the title to it in your name, and go from there.

Honestly, stay away from it or take someone with you that knows bikes. Get the VIN and run it.

Boosting EG
06-06-2012, 08:52 AM
^x2

slowinmidga
06-06-2012, 09:47 AM
If bikes are like cars the cutoff was like 1985 or 1986 to not need a title but bikes could be diffrent. If the bike requires a title im not sure why the owner wouldnt have a title...that would just be to sketchy unless its a track only bike. Just call your local tag office or drop by....

clumsy_smurf
06-06-2012, 10:33 PM
my uncle had the same prob with one his bikes but where i live since his bike was an 84 they let him get a tag

_The_Mutt_
06-06-2012, 10:36 PM
What I would do is run the VIN! If it comes back clean then they should register it with just the Bill Of Sale.

Bacon
06-07-2012, 09:52 AM
It doesn't matter if the VIN is clean or not. His question concerns the title; not the VIN.

EclipseE16g
06-07-2012, 11:59 AM
get a title bond for $125 Georgia Title Bond & Georgia Surety Bond & Georgia Lost Title Bond (http://www.georgiatitlebond.com/)

clumsy_smurf
06-07-2012, 03:06 PM
^if it comes down to that lol.
but hey good luck

SouthSide Tay
02-16-2013, 11:24 AM
i had to title bond my bike when i bought it really wasnt a bad process it just took forever to actually get my title almost six months (this is not normal)

Sinfix_15
02-16-2013, 02:13 PM
Usually what happens in this scenario is that the title comes back with a lien on it, in which case you are responsible for the lien if you ever want to tag the vehicle.

ed1380
02-16-2013, 02:56 PM
You can apply for a bonded title. They'll let you register right away and if everything checks out a couple months later you get the title.

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