In Texas Fords are registered by the frame number. I think they are on the passengers side around the cowl. You might have to look under the inner fender to find it. You can pick up a VIN plate from Mid Fifties. I'm not saying you couldn't get by with a VIN plate and title from Texas (not saying you could either), but all vehicles that come in from out of state have to have a "Green Sheet" (includes VIN) inspection to get a Texas title Larry T
I bought a complete truck that has been sitting for about 15 years that was suppose to have a clear title, now the sellers can't find it. Trying to figure out what the next step is if they can't locate it.
If the title is still in the system, the original owner can file for a lost title. If he won't help, you're best bet might be to go through a title service that knows all of the hoops to jump through to get a title. I don't know where you live but there are several in the state without going through the out of state companies. But they are an option too. Larry T
I recently went through this, I didn't need the "green sheet" or aka "vi-30-a". I took a picture of the vin with a digital camera, filled out a bunch of forms; lost title being one of them. You'll need proof that you purchased the vehicle, canceled check worked for me. They will search the stolen vehicle records, just to make sure. You'll need to tell (ask about ) the county personel that you want to do a "title hearing" and let them give you all the info. They may not want to do the title hearing, but it is the cheapest and easiest way to do this. I have a Texas blue title for my car, took a couple weeks. Do a search here on the HAMB, this is where I found a ton of info. Good Luck.
You'll need a "Green Sheet" if you transfer a title from out of state (or at least you used too), not to file for a lost title. And deeddude is right, you can go through the state office and do a title hearing deal. The only problem is finding someone behind the counter that wouldn't rather be on coffee break. If you do find the right employee that will do the work without acting like they are on the way to the dentist, get their name and be very, very nice to them. They're hard to come by. That's why I suggested a title company. They have their contacts in the system and know how to get things done minimum hassle. Larry T
The lady I talked to at the office wanted me to get the car inspected, (green sheet) but at the time I was working 7 days week and I asked if the picture of the vin would work, she said we could try. IIRC I also told her it didn't run. I think the lost title issue might have trumped the green sheet. As previously stated be very nice, hence the in the first post.
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