I have three bikes with zero record in the DMV system. I need to submit an 'Application for Title' for all three, along with a 'Statement of Facts' explaining why I have the bikes. What's the most hassle-free explanation to give the DMV for my ownership?
Here's what happened:
DudeA bought an old industrial lot that was foreclosed, and found a bunch of rustbucket motorcycles in the back - they were left behind by DudeB, the original owner. DudeA needed them gone, so I took them off his hands for pennies on the dollar (they're in pretty bad shape... restoration threads to come! )
My concerns:
This was a totally informal, no-paperwork transaction. If I tell the DMV I bought them, will DMV require a Bill of Sale? That sounds like a pain. If I tell DMV the bikes were a gift (which they practically were) are there any weird considerations I need to include in my Statement of Facts?
Again, there is zero record of the bikes, so as another member said in another thread, Mickey Mouse could be the previous owner, and a stork could have dropped them down my chimney for all the DMV knows. Love to hear everyone's thoughts!
Here's what happened:
DudeA bought an old industrial lot that was foreclosed, and found a bunch of rustbucket motorcycles in the back - they were left behind by DudeB, the original owner. DudeA needed them gone, so I took them off his hands for pennies on the dollar (they're in pretty bad shape... restoration threads to come! )
My concerns:
This was a totally informal, no-paperwork transaction. If I tell the DMV I bought them, will DMV require a Bill of Sale? That sounds like a pain. If I tell DMV the bikes were a gift (which they practically were) are there any weird considerations I need to include in my Statement of Facts?
Again, there is zero record of the bikes, so as another member said in another thread, Mickey Mouse could be the previous owner, and a stork could have dropped them down my chimney for all the DMV knows. Love to hear everyone's thoughts!