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can anyone give me information on how to get a title for a 1953 chevy pickup 3100 i bought in georgia all i have is a bill of sale and the original motor has been change it does have the serial number plate on the left door jamb. isi need and how do i go about applying for a title ?please be specific as im am new to this. i would really like to get this taken care of before i put any money into this project.any help would be great.i bought the truck in GA but i live in SC.Thanks for your help
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John, welcome to the Stovebolt.

Your right. Don't spend a dollar on it until you have a title in your hand.
When you bring a vehicle here from out of state you have to let the highway dept verify the info on the title before you can get on in your name. Most of the time folks either drive, or pull the vehicle to the Highway Dept and let them check.
BUT, as has been my case on TWO seperate ocassions I could NOT take my vehicle to them.
So, I had to go to the Highway Dept. and they will set up an appt time/day for someone to come to your house. This was done on my last vehicle (2005) but I was lucky. The original engine was still in the truck so the number on the title matched the number on the engine. (my panel had come from Florida) The guy then filled out a little slip of paper and I took it to the highway dept and did the transfer.

Now, can you get the previous owner to get a copy of the GA. title?? If so that would be nice and you could also see if the old engine # is on the Ga. Title. IF the old engine # is not on the title it will make things a lot simpler.
If you cannot get a duplicate Ga. title then personally go to the highway dept and ask what you need to do.
At most of the highway depts here in my area, they have someone that sits at the door when you come in to help answer questions and give you the correct forms and tell you what to do. They have always been helpful to me..... Just remember to be nice and innocent looking when you go in, talking about how your going to resurrect and old piece of Americana.

NOW..since your from S.C. just where are you from. If you live close to me give me a call. I know someone that "might" be able to help or tell you just what to do...but give the Highway dept a try first.

Alvin

Welcome to the 'Bolt.

If all GA. has for older vehicles is a bill of sale..meaning they did not issue a title for the older vehicle you have, then just take the bill of sale to your local highway dept. tag/title office and you are good to go. Call the GA. tag/title office or check their website under a FAQS section if possible to confirm whether or not they issue a title for that year.

Hank

BTW John, where ya located in the Palmetto state?

I am in Gray Court south of Greenville

I am pretty sure Ga is a no title state for that year butt what about the vin the original motor is no longer in the truck so all i have is the serial number on the door jamb which is what the bill of sale has in the vin location is this still going to be ok?

....as we mentioned about checking in the DOT office you can also pickup the form you fill out for the transfer. Just answer the questions on the form. If there is something you need then as while there.

From your last post above you say "..the serial # on the DOOR JAM is what the bill of sale had in the VIN location".... then your good to go. Just take the Bill of Sale down to the DOT, fill out the transfer/new title form and pay the lady. The title will be here in about 10 days or less.

I second that motion Alvin. You are clear to get your title.

Great I work soom crazy hours but I am off tomarow so im gonna head to the dmv.ILL let you know how it turns out.Thanks guys I really appreciate it!

Since its out of state I think they will still want to actually see it. As I posted earlier if you can't drive it to the DMV they qill send a guy/gal out to check it and give you a slip of paper to turn in with the transfer.
We look forward to hearing from you to see if they have changed anything. Never know with the DMV!!!