Comments on: Where, Oh Where, Can The Title Be… http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:23:03 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: A Few Quick Updates » Blogging Away Debt http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-167102 A Few Quick Updates » Blogging Away Debt Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:35:44 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-167102 [...] never did find the title to our truck so we could get rid of it. We ended up ordering a new one from the Secretary of State at a cost of [...] [...] never did find the title to our truck so we could get rid of it. We ended up ordering a new one from the Secretary of State at a cost of [...]

]]> By: Tricia http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-158949 Tricia Sun, 30 Sep 2007 14:15:37 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-158949 Mandi - I saw the news as well, and it wasn't looking good for Michigan. I had to work Friday so I didn't get a chance to go to town to get it. I can only imagine how busy it probably was! DC Smith - Thanks for the info. I checked and it looks like it is $15 for the instant title, which is only $5 more than the regular one. I was really worried about having to register it, though so I appreciate the info. I guess when Michigan is back up and running we'll go get a title. I still looked this weekend and couldn't find it. Mandi – I saw the news as well, and it wasn’t looking good for Michigan. I had to work Friday so I didn’t get a chance to go to town to get it. I can only imagine how busy it probably was!

DC Smith – Thanks for the info. I checked and it looks like it is $15 for the instant title, which is only $5 more than the regular one. I was really worried about having to register it, though so I appreciate the info.

I guess when Michigan is back up and running we’ll go get a title. I still looked this weekend and couldn’t find it.

]]> By: DC Smith http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-158852 DC Smith Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:46:44 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-158852 You can also get an "instant" title at some Sec. of State (SOS) branches if you need it fast. It's about $15 (maybe $20 now), and you just need the VIN off the car and every person listed on the title to sign the app. and you can walk out with a title same day. You shouldn't need to register it unless you want to drive/insure it. Unfortunately, not every SOS branch does this. I think in the U.P only Marquette offers the service. And it might not be open Monday, which is too bad because with most of the State Police furloughed you could get there really fast. You can also get an “instant” title at some Sec. of State (SOS) branches if you need it fast. It’s about $15 (maybe $20 now), and you just need the VIN off the car and every person listed on the title to sign the app. and you can walk out with a title same day. You shouldn’t need to register it unless you want to drive/insure it.

Unfortunately, not every SOS branch does this. I think in the U.P only Marquette offers the service. And it might not be open Monday, which is too bad because with most of the State Police furloughed you could get there really fast.

]]> By: Feel Good Friday » Blogging Away Debt http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-156253 Feel Good Friday » Blogging Away Debt Fri, 28 Sep 2007 15:57:39 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-156253 [...] Mandi: Tricia, after last nights news cast I’d push for going up the... [...] [...] Mandi: Tricia, after last nights news cast I’d push for going up the… [...]

]]> By: Mandi http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-156012 Mandi Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:30:49 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-156012 Tricia, after last nights news cast I'd push for going up the the Secretary of State today. That is unless you don't mind waiting until "further notice" is over. Good luck. Mandi Tricia, after last nights news cast I’d push for going up the the Secretary of State today. That is unless you don’t mind waiting until “further notice” is over.

Good luck.

Mandi

]]> By: devid http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-155807 devid Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:59:35 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-155807 Good Luck finding the title. Good Luck finding the title.

]]> By: Tricia http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-155469 Tricia Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:28:47 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-155469 Dasha - funny thing is, I do a lot of filing at work and everything has to be perfect. If someone else happens to be helping me and files something a little bit off, I'm right there changing it to how it should be. It drives me nuts sometimes. But, my home filing leaves much to be desired and I'm not sure why. It's only since 2006, though, that everything became a mess with home filing. As for getting a new title, I'm going to wait until after this weekend. We'll be doing some rearranging and maybe it will pop up. But come Monday I'm not sure if our Secretary of State (where I'd get the title) will be open. Michigan is having budget problems and if they can't reach a budget agreement, non-essential services (like the Secretary of State) will be shut down until further notice. Dasha – funny thing is, I do a lot of filing at work and everything has to be perfect. If someone else happens to be helping me and files something a little bit off, I’m right there changing it to how it should be. It drives me nuts sometimes. But, my home filing leaves much to be desired and I’m not sure why. It’s only since 2006, though, that everything became a mess with home filing.

As for getting a new title, I’m going to wait until after this weekend. We’ll be doing some rearranging and maybe it will pop up. But come Monday I’m not sure if our Secretary of State (where I’d get the title) will be open. Michigan is having budget problems and if they can’t reach a budget agreement, non-essential services (like the Secretary of State) will be shut down until further notice.

]]> By: Dasha http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-155300 Dasha Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:43:23 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-155300 Just reading about the piles of papers makes me hyperventilate (I'm a bit ocd... just a bit...) I hope you find it! Just reading about the piles of papers makes me hyperventilate (I’m a bit ocd… just a bit…)

I hope you find it!

]]> By: Mrs. Micah http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-155252 Mrs. Micah Thu, 27 Sep 2007 23:43:49 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-155252 Shay's got a point. I often give up and then the thing finally pops up. Good luck acquiring it, whether by diligent searching or by sheer luck! Shay’s got a point. I often give up and then the thing finally pops up. Good luck acquiring it, whether by diligent searching or by sheer luck!

]]> By: Shay http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-155114 Shay Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:57:32 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-155114 I find when you stop looking for it and start looking for something else you will find it...stop looking at it as a peice of money for you and that way the importance is taken off that item. You will find once you calm down and stop thinking about it constantly you will probley find it shows up..but if you are in a hurry for it I suggest you do what some of the others have suggested get a copy of the title for your motor registery office (sorry don't know what they are called over there I am in australia!) Keep up the good work with the blog I love reading it and it has helped me along the way to finacial freedom! Shay in Australia I find when you stop looking for it and start looking for something else you will find it…stop looking at it as a peice of money for you and that way the importance is taken off that item. You will find once you calm down and stop thinking about it constantly you will probley find it shows up..but if you are in a hurry for it I suggest you do what some of the others have suggested get a copy of the title for your motor registery office (sorry don’t know what they are called over there I am in australia!)

Keep up the good work with the blog I love reading it and it has helped me along the way to finacial freedom!

Shay in Australia

]]> By: Jim ~ mydebtblog.com http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154831 Jim ~ mydebtblog.com Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:44:09 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154831 I keep all the important documents like birth certificates, SSN cards, copy of marriage license, copy of the deed to my house, the title to my car, insurance documents and inventory of property throughout the house, and such in a water/fire proof 2 inch thick safe. My other stuff like bank statements, account statements, paycheck stubs, paid bills, and other paperwork is in my file cabinet. My advice to you would be to get a duplicate title so you can transfer it to the new owner when you sell it. The truck may be old but I'm sure it has a VIN on it somewhere. Do you plan to fix the truck before you sell it? Is it worth selling it to a new owner or could a junkyard take it off your hands as scrap metal? Hope you will be able to find it though. I keep all the important documents like birth certificates, SSN cards, copy of marriage license, copy of the deed to my house, the title to my car, insurance documents and inventory of property throughout the house, and such in a water/fire proof 2 inch thick safe. My other stuff like bank statements, account statements, paycheck stubs, paid bills, and other paperwork is in my file cabinet.

My advice to you would be to get a duplicate title so you can transfer it to the new owner when you sell it. The truck may be old but I’m sure it has a VIN on it somewhere. Do you plan to fix the truck before you sell it? Is it worth selling it to a new owner or could a junkyard take it off your hands as scrap metal? Hope you will be able to find it though.

]]> By: DJ http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154813 DJ Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:16:15 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154813 I have a theory and for the most part, I find it's true: people who are unorganized (ie. messy) are overweight, have money issues, and have social problems. I've seen this so many times now that I believe it to be true. I hope you get organized! I have a theory and for the most part, I find it’s true: people who are unorganized (ie. messy) are overweight, have money issues, and have social problems. I’ve seen this so many times now that I believe it to be true. I hope you get organized!

]]> By: Bethany http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154812 Bethany Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:04:45 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154812 In Maine, if the vehicle is over 15 years old you no longer need a title. Worth investigating for your area? Also, getting a copy of the title shouldn't entail registering the vehicle. In Maine, if the vehicle is over 15 years old you no longer need a title. Worth investigating for your area? Also, getting a copy of the title shouldn’t entail registering the vehicle.

]]> By: Kathryn http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154783 Kathryn Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:00:13 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154783 If you haven't driven the truck since the registration lapsed you don't have to pay a fine or penalty. If the truck is to be donated I know you don't have to get the tags current. And, in Texas - I don't know about Michigan, it is possible to transfer the title to a non-working vehicle with expired tags. Good luck. If you haven’t driven the truck since the registration lapsed you don’t have to pay a fine or penalty.

If the truck is to be donated I know you don’t have to get the tags current.

And, in Texas – I don’t know about Michigan, it is possible to transfer the title to a non-working vehicle with expired tags. Good luck.

]]> By: Jen http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154782 Jen Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:00:11 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154782 I know how you feel. When I paid off my car loan I was between apartments, and I think the title got sent to my brother's, where I was having my mail sent. Well, it either never showed or they lost it. I was in the process of getting the bank to look into where the title went on 9/10/2001. After the events of the next day, my title was the last thing on my mind... I finally got around to getting the duplicate 2 years ago. The hardest part was tracking down the bank that bought the bank that bought the bank that bought the savings and loan that held my car loan to get the lien waiver. I know how you feel. When I paid off my car loan I was between apartments, and I think the title got sent to my brother’s, where I was having my mail sent. Well, it either never showed or they lost it. I was in the process of getting the bank to look into where the title went on 9/10/2001. After the events of the next day, my title was the last thing on my mind…

I finally got around to getting the duplicate 2 years ago. The hardest part was tracking down the bank that bought the bank that bought the bank that bought the savings and loan that held my car loan to get the lien waiver.

]]> By: Kathryn http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154760 Kathryn Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:52:56 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154760 Calm down ... it's okay. If the trash ate it -- well, there's not much you can do about it now except get a replacement. If it is still someplace at home -- it will eventually be unearthed as you continue to knock out piles. How long do you want the truck to continue to smirk at you? Call your local county's tax and title office and see what you need to do to get a copy. It shouldn't be too expensive. I had to get one a few years ago for a car I was giving to a relative. The replacement was less than $10 in Texas. I don't remember if I got the replacement on the spot or if it came in the mail. Call and ask -- getting info is never a bad idea. Calm down … it’s okay. If the trash ate it — well, there’s not much you can do about it now except get a replacement. If it is still someplace at home — it will eventually be unearthed as you continue to knock out piles.

How long do you want the truck to continue to smirk at you? Call your local county’s tax and title office and see what you need to do to get a copy. It shouldn’t be too expensive. I had to get one a few years ago for a car I was giving to a relative. The replacement was less than $10 in Texas. I don’t remember if I got the replacement on the spot or if it came in the mail. Call and ask — getting info is never a bad idea.

]]> By: Tricia http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154755 Tricia Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:45:05 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154755 I'm sure I could order a duplicate. The only catch might be that we haven't renewed the registration on the vehicle since we aren't using it. I'm not sure if they'd make me come up with that money to register it. It is the morning, and I didn't find it. However, I do seem to remember that it is folded in a drawer. I'm not sure what drawer, since I don't normally keep paperwork in them, so I guess I'll check them all tonight LOL. I’m sure I could order a duplicate. The only catch might be that we haven’t renewed the registration on the vehicle since we aren’t using it. I’m not sure if they’d make me come up with that money to register it.

It is the morning, and I didn’t find it. However, I do seem to remember that it is folded in a drawer. I’m not sure what drawer, since I don’t normally keep paperwork in them, so I guess I’ll check them all tonight LOL.

]]> By: Christi http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154750 Christi Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:39:36 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154750 Well...it's the morning. Did you find it? =) Well…it’s the morning. Did you find it? =)

]]> By: Cat http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154675 Cat Thu, 27 Sep 2007 12:05:32 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154675 If it doesn't turn up, you can probably order a duplicate title. If it doesn’t turn up, you can probably order a duplicate title.

]]> By: SingleGuyMoney http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/comment-page-1/#comment-154655 SingleGuyMoney Thu, 27 Sep 2007 11:23:33 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2007/09/where-oh-where-can-the-title-be/#comment-154655 Good Luck finding the title. Good Luck finding the title.

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