In Texas Fords are registered by the frame number. I think they are on the p***engers 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 ***le 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 ***le Larry T
I bought a complete truck that has been sitting for about 15 years that was suppose to have a clear ***le, now the sellers can't find it. Trying to figure out what the next step is if they can't locate it.
If the ***le is still in the system, the original owner can file for a lost ***le. If he won't help, you're best bet might be to go through a ***le service that knows all of the hoops to jump through to get a ***le. 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 ***le 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 "***le hearing" and let them give you all the info. They may not want to do the ***le hearing, but it is the cheapest and easiest way to do this. I have a Texas blue ***le 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 ***le from out of state (or at least you used too), not to file for a lost ***le. And deeddude is right, you can go through the state office and do a ***le 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 ***le company. They have their contacts in the system and know how to get things done minimum h***le. 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 ***le issue might have trumped the green sheet. As previously stated be very nice, hence the in the first post.
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