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I had a hard time getting the title corrected on a "grey market" car

It was brought into the country by a army guy, and he originally titled/registered the car in North Carolina. It turns out that whoever entered the data into the computer, they dropped one character off of the vin. I bought the car in Florida, and kept trying to get the title, but kept getting denied. I was finally able to contact someone in the Florida DMV who told me what was wrong. I ended up having to get the VIN verified by the FHP. Thankfully that cleared up the mess!

I still have no idea how in the world the NC DMV titled and registered the car with an invalid VIN. It would be one thing if they entered an incorrect character, but they were one character short. How in the world could that happen?????

(In response to this post by No Clue)

Posted: 06/14/2021 at 6:00PM

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Seeking Lounge advice - Legal, DMV, and life... -- Riverguy 06/14/2021 11:37AM

I had some success going through my state delegate -- No Clue 06/14/2021 2:33PM

I had a hard time getting the title corrected on a "grey market" car -- EDGEMAN 06/14/2021 6:00PM

You haven't had to deal with the NC DMV...have you :) ** -- CLT Hokie1 06/14/2021 10:06PM

This is actually good advice. -- Tafkam Hokie 06/14/2021 2:42PM

I was always told that driving in VA is a privilege not a right -- IB4TECH 06/14/2021 1:56PM

There has to be a person in mid-level DMV management that has some amount -- Tuckahokie 06/14/2021 1:09PM

LOL!!!!!!! -- Tafkam Hokie 06/14/2021 1:11PM

I got a crazy amount of help from the DMV a few months back when trying -- reestuart 06/14/2021 2:00PM

As a more serious response, maybe try a DMV in a different, preferably -- Tafkam Hokie 06/14/2021 1:14PM

I know...I had a weak moment and thought there could be a chance ** -- Tuckahokie 06/14/2021 1:13PM

Did you notify your insurance company of the change of ownership?... -- vthhhi 06/14/2021 1:04PM

Man, I must have missed that, and I am so sorry for your loss. The DMV -- reestuart 06/14/2021 12:39PM

My condolences again, and sorry you have to live through that again... -- EDGEMAN 06/14/2021 12:06PM

We're talking about hiring an atty for the DMV stuff -- Riverguy 06/14/2021 12:35PM

If he's not owning up to his responsibilities as 1-time possible SIL or... -- EDGEMAN 06/14/2021 12:46PM

You know... I get it.. -- Riverguy 06/14/2021 12:53PM

Can you get the boyfriend's dad involved? -- MP4VT2004 06/14/2021 2:41PM

I just heard from boy. He said he'll get me a copy. If it is suddenly -- Riverguy 06/14/2021 2:48PM

Best of luck. That entire situation sucks. You have my continued sympathy. ** -- MP4VT2004 06/14/2021 2:49PM

Does your bank record show a deposit when he bought the car? ** -- EDGEMAN 06/14/2021 12:15PM

Nope. Not that DMV would accept that, anyway...** -- Riverguy 06/14/2021 12:32PM

Sorry for your loss and what sounds like a mess. If you had a bill of sale -- fordham 06/14/2021 11:45AM

Do you have anything with his signature that could show the transfer? ** -- One4VT 06/14/2021 11:45AM

Not any more. Another of our failings- the contract of -- Riverguy 06/14/2021 11:58AM

What about text/emails? ** -- One4VT 06/14/2021 12:01PM

Nope ** -- Riverguy 06/14/2021 12:01PM

If he BF has possession of the title with RG's signature, there is no doubt -- Guy LeDouche 06/14/2021 11:51AM

He hasn't returned Riverwife's calls. -- Riverguy 06/14/2021 11:59AM

Sounds like BW needs to step in... ** -- EDGEMAN 06/14/2021 12:02PM

EDGE, I could use a guy like you ** -- Brown Water 06/14/2021 2:06PM

Yeah I like that... disreputable person has every reason In world -- One4VT 06/14/2021 11:59AM