The other side of that coin is that if the state didn't exercise due diligence all a thief would have to do is home stamp an aftermarket tag and get a legal title after stealing your ride. Making it brain dead easy to get a title makes it too easy for potential thieves IMHO. A vehicle with a changed engine is understandable. One with no Data Plate raises a red flag to me. Why would anyone with legal intentions remove & dispose of it? Anyone who buys a vehicle with all identifying numbers removed is only making a thief's life easy.
Exactly!!!!
not for two tiny (no pun) fasteners on my door post my truck could be gone and legally owned.
the O.P.'s truck has a title
just cannot pass vin inspection.
