I second everything QD just said. The officier should have the paperwork with him, he does a very quick non thorough inspection. He checked my vin on my dash, I asked him if he was going to check the door vin or the body and he said he never knew they had one other than the dash.
Also, do not tell the DMV you bought a car without a title. Thats a 10,000 dollar fine. You "lost/couldnt find/havent accuired" it.