No title or registration

[Casty514]

I won a storage unit auction with a 18' sailboat in it. It didn't come with a title. There is a license plate on the trailer from 2013. I have to use a court order to be able to get it registered and a new title. I was wondering if people buy boats with no title before I went thru the court hassle? I'm from Cleveland Ohio if that helps. TIA

 

[robert graham]

I understand that the level of hassle may depend on what state you’re in….and how much time and hassle you’re willing to spend on this issue….

 

[Casty514]

I live in ohio. I got the previous owners info but he hasn't returned my calls or emails. I got the forms to file a court order. I was just trying to find out if i sell it for a low price if anyone would even be interested in it just to get rid of it

 

[JimS123]

If you like hassle, jump thru hoops. If you want to live in comfort put it on your front lawn with a sign that says: "FREE".

Storage wars are a gamble. My neighbor does that and his garbage pile is HUGE every week.

Just be sure that if you do sell it, you put the profits on your income tax.

 

[jbcurt00]

The storage place should be able to file for abandoned property or help you do it to get title or registration in their/your name. If memory serves they did it already to allow them to auction unit off.

Ohio is known to be difficult to deal w when the paper trail is defunct.
Need to address all 3 if it has a small outboard on it:
Boat
Motor
Trailer

And w out paperwork expect it to be challenging at best

 

[Davetowz]

Trailer is easy, just get it weighed. The no title on boat is not as easy in Ohio. If you can reach the previous owner it is easier.