need help with title for outboard

[TLW64]

i have purchased a 1974 glassmaster 15 foot boat with a 1974 85hp evinrude . the lady gave me the title to the boat but cannot find the title for the outboard motor.i am about to replace the floor in this boat but want to know what is the best way to go about getting the title for the outboard motor. i have the model# and the serial# for the boat motor. can anyone please help me with this? thanks tlwilkes.

 

[ZmOz]

Re: need help with title for outboard

There are no titles for outboards here in Oregon, and I've never heard of them in any other state, either...

 

[AMD Rules]

Re: need help with title for outboard

I believe -some- states do require outboard motor titles. South Carolina is one of them, according to this document:<br />List of States that Title Watercraft/Outboard Motors (32kb PDF file)<br /><br />You may find this site helpful, for additional information:<br />SC DMV Department of Motor Vehicles Guide

 

[phatmanmike]

Re: need help with title for outboard

say you bought it in florida. we dont require them here. just get a bill of sale. heck, ill even make you a bill of sale

 

[PuddleJumper]

Re: need help with title for outboard

I had the same issue here in Missouri. I came from a state that didn't title motors and I had no bill of sale. MO had a form/affidavit that I declared myself the owner for x years and had it inspected for serial # by F&G officer and got a title issued. Check with your states titling authority for mechanism there of titling motor in your situation.

 

[CATransplant]

Re: need help with title for outboard

Find a friend or relative in one of the states that doesn't title outboards. Have them make you out a signed bill of sale that includes the model and serial number of the outboard. <br /><br />Since most states don't title outboards, the states that do have to deal with outboards from out of state. A bill of sale from one of those states generally works.<br /><br />Just make absolutely sure that the outboard isn't stolen. If it is, the serial number will turn up in a stolen property list and you and the bill of sale signer will be in beaucoup trouble.

 

[TLW64]

Re: need help with title for outboard

thanks for all the advice. i found out the boat was registered in the ladies husbands name and he has long since been passed away. but i talked with a lady at my local boat dealership and she said all i needed was for the lady to show power of attourney and i shouldnt have any problems. i will keep you all posted of this . p/s the lady thats helping me with this checked and all taxes have been paid and everything is up to date .

 

[timmathis]

Re: need help with title for outboard

Check with your local DNR.(Not the DMV) They have a form that she can sign and with it and a bill of sale you can get a tittle in your name.<br /> Also you need to do it before 15 days or thier is a $25.00 fine + the normal tittle fee and S.C. sales tax.<br /> I just had to do the same thing with a ob.(From a fellow that just passed away. (God Bless him.) A little tip here! Just get her to put a good date on it, and you will have no fine!!!<br />Good Luck, Tim

 

[gtmerrick]

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The easiest way to resolve the problem,IF the lady was original owner and IF she ever had the title is to have her file for a lost title.

 

[PuddleJumper]

Re: need help with title for outboard

gt,, this thread is almost 6 months old.I'm sure he has resolved by now