I had to obtain a bonded title in order to get my 1954 Suburban registered in NC (5-7 years ago).

I had the NYS title and resignation in my name.

BUT

The door-frame VID-plate that had been removed and replaced by me when the Suburban was painted. He could tell that the attachment hardware was not original.

The DMV officer did not have to offer me the opportunity to obtain a bonded title; but, I have so much documentation he was willing to offer me this option/opportunity.

He actually visited my house/garage. He had told me that there was a code stamped on the frame - I told him that no code was stamped on frames until 1956. I showed him the frame on the 1954 5-window pickup (with Hydra-Matic transmission) that is in primer and is ready to paint. I could move the cab (to see the frame) because all parts are in primer and are ready to paint.

I hope they will let me get a bonded title for that 1954 5-window pickup, too.