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Originally Posted by Ray 911s
Found a great little CB 400F that I want to buy, but the owner (?) doesn't have a title. From what I read in a quick Google, there's no way to get a title in Wisconsin. Any Tips on how/where I can title and register?
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First you should really, really want that bike. Then prepare to do one of these:
1. Do your best to make sure the bike is not stolen. Then make sure WI really has no means to retitle a vehicle. Most states will do what is called a "bonded title" you post a bond, get a conditional title, and if no one claims the vehicle after a certain period of time, you get a regular title. Vehicle can be registered and driven during that time.
2. Find a friend in Maine. Maine does not title vehicles older than 15 years. You "sell" the bike to someone in Maine who then registers the bike. They then sell it back to you. You take the bill of sale and the Maine registration and then you can get a title in your state. Double check to make sure your state will accept the Maine registration before you do this. Most do.
3. Use these guys:
Lost Car Title, No Car Title at All, We Can Help! - Broadway Title Company Here is how it works. In Alabama you need only a bill of sale to transfer ownership. You sell your vehicle to the title company on paper. They in turn obtain an Alabama title and registration. Then they sell it back to you on paper, they send you back all the documents. Then all you do is transfer the title to your name and state. The whole thing takes about three weeks.