The Expert Podcast

• Typical processing time is 10–14 business days if paperwork is correct.
• Incorrect paperwork may result in a rejection letter after 30 days.
• What to do if you lose a title purchased from an auction?
  • Understand the difference between insurance auctions (e.g., Copart, IAA) and regular auctions (e.g., Manheim).
  • Options for retrieving a duplicate title by contacting the legal owner.
  • Practical tips for mailing duplicate title forms and return envelopes.
• Handling salvage titles purchased from insurance companies.
  • Steps to request a title when dealing with brokers or multiple ownership transfers.
  • How our service can assist in recovering auction titles.
• What to do if the owner of a vehicle is deceased?
  • Consider filing for a bonded title or court order title instead of declaring the vehicle abandoned.
  • Detailed steps for both options, including dealing with the DMV and the court.
• Replacement title requests after moving to another state.
  • Why 24-hour title services are not possible.
  • The specialized nature of title certificates and steps for rush titles in certain states.
• Renewing a vehicle registration when the dealer didn’t provide the title.
  • Investigating if a lien exists and how to resolve it.
  • Importance of lien mitigation and getting a lien release for DMV title issuance.
• How to get a title for a boat.
  • Titles for boats are similar to vehicle titles, with minor differences (e.g., Hull Identification Number vs. Vehicle Identification Number).
  • Understanding Coast Guard documentation for larger boats.
• Does a bill of sale need to be notarized to get a title?
  • Clarification on state-specific requirements for notarization.