In CA? Sure:
23.020 Motor Vehicle Ownership Surety Bond (CVC §§4157 and 38050; CCR 152)
A Motor Vehicle Ownership Surety Bond (REG 5057) or alternative must be submitted when:
the required supporting evidence of ownership is not available and the value of the vehicle is $5,000 or more
23.010 Bond or Undertaking-(CVC §§4157and 9923)
When regular evidence of ownership is not obtainable, the department may accept a Statement of Facts (REG 256), or a bond or bond alternative (see section 23.060) to support the issuance of a California vehicle Certificate of Title or vessel Certificate of Ownership.
Determination of document (the REG 256, or bond or bond alternative) to submit is based on:
the value of the vehicle or vessel, and
whether the application is being submitted by a dealer, dismantler, or registration service.
The Statement of Facts (REG 256) and the bond are conditioned to protect the department and any future owner against loss resulting from any defect in, or undisclosed claim upon, ownership of the vehicle or vessel.
Sounds like CA is a bit easier... but may cost more.
