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Here is the "latest' info on how things work in GA.
A car that's never had a title never gets a title in the Sate of GA as we are a non-title state (her words). The state just verifies or gives you a certified Bill of sale. If you resale the car; that is all you have to offer the buyer.
SO I am sure that would scare some out of state buyers off. GA started issuing titles in 1963. SO I suppose any vehicle prior to that time won't have any sort of 'title'
You pay for your tags based upon the
purchase price of the vehicle. I paid $250 for my old truck (with no motor, no running gear, no etc). I can spend $50,000 restoring it (
ROFLOL),.. but the cost of my title is based on the bill of sale. SO my tags would cost about two dollars ($2) [cl
NOW starting as of March 1, 2013.. the state of GA is changing the law to where you basically pay all your ad velorm tax on a vehicle at the time of sale. SO anyone wanting to purchase a car would save money to do it between now and then.
As far as not having a VIN number, the lady told me that I just need to get a form and have the local police come and verify the vehicle has no VIN Number. Then that gets sent in and the state assigns a VIN number to the vehicle. [P
When it's time to drive/register the vehicle (in my area) there is a certified state inspector that comes to MY house to inspect the vehicle for safety. In many areas you have to find a way to get your vehicle to them.