There have been many threads posted discussing how to obtain titles for bikes that were purchased without one. In the past I have gone through the courts and obtained a Court Ordered Lost Title for my '77 that was pulled from a 35 year barn slumber. That was a nice way that only cost about $150 but took some time for the process, including taking a half day off work to attend the court hearing. I was fortunate and live in a small community where everyone was pleasant and eager to help. Others have used the old Vermont Bill of Sale loophole which has since been closed through government bureaucracy. For my latest acquisition, I decided to try a new route. I had heard of Saints Title Services in the past and read some good reviews of the service, so I decided to give them a shot. Basically the process goes like this...
https://www.saintsengine.com/services/title-service/
Start by going into their website and create a Bill of Sale. You also need to provide a clear picture of the VIN from your frame. I had to use some acetone to remove a few layers of paint for a clear picture. You are transferring the ownership over to them on paper. You can either pay by Papal for $450 or write a check for $400 (as of August 2024). Saints then submits to the TN BMV and claims ownership. In about 4 weeks Saints then sends you back a legitimate TN Title in their name that is signed off along with a signed Bill of Sale that you complete with your information. This is the point where I am in the process. I just need to make the trip down to my local BMV and transfer the title into my name.
I understand the apprehension of signing over a vehicle blindly. I was right there too but decided to roll the dice based on the positive reviews I have read. Everything is legitimate and has worked out just as they have stated it would. I have no issues and am currently very satisfied with the results. I'm off to the BMV on Tuesday to finish this process.
**NOTE -- I just checked their website and they are currently on hold for their services. Apparently they are applying for some new licensing to conform with new laws. They expect to be back in operation in early October '24. I got lucky and mine pushed through just before this took place.
https://www.saintsengine.com/services/title-service/
Start by going into their website and create a Bill of Sale. You also need to provide a clear picture of the VIN from your frame. I had to use some acetone to remove a few layers of paint for a clear picture. You are transferring the ownership over to them on paper. You can either pay by Papal for $450 or write a check for $400 (as of August 2024). Saints then submits to the TN BMV and claims ownership. In about 4 weeks Saints then sends you back a legitimate TN Title in their name that is signed off along with a signed Bill of Sale that you complete with your information. This is the point where I am in the process. I just need to make the trip down to my local BMV and transfer the title into my name.
I understand the apprehension of signing over a vehicle blindly. I was right there too but decided to roll the dice based on the positive reviews I have read. Everything is legitimate and has worked out just as they have stated it would. I have no issues and am currently very satisfied with the results. I'm off to the BMV on Tuesday to finish this process.
**NOTE -- I just checked their website and they are currently on hold for their services. Apparently they are applying for some new licensing to conform with new laws. They expect to be back in operation in early October '24. I got lucky and mine pushed through just before this took place.
