Most states require you to make a good faith effort to contact the previous owner, DMV can provide you with last know address. If you're unable to locate previous owner you can be issued a ghost tittle but if previous owner comes forward title will revert back to them. Idaho requires a judge to sign off on on the ghost title so you have to file a motion to get it in front of a judge. It's pretty simple paperwork, your county courthouse should have a public assistance office that will help you fill out the paperwork. Usually a small fee involved. Or you can get a lawyer to do it. If you find the previous owner DMV will provide you with a power of attorney form that old owner can simply sign and return to you. I went through all this on a 72 nova that was given to me without the title but with a bill of sale from old owner. Bill of sale was worthless as far as getting a title.
Last edited by Chevy's till I d; 05/05/2021 3:39 PM.
