How much is a bonded title?

Can i File For a Bonded Title?

• i live in Jacksonville,Florida......can i file for a bonded title, if so how do i make that start because i called the tax collectors place were u do title and registrations for your ...show more

• Answer:

  Well, first you would have to move to Texas, because a bonded title is a very specific Texas law thing. 1. What is a Bonded Title? A bonded title is a process used in Texas to provide title to vehicles when the proper evidence of ownership is not available. The bonded title law was past by the Texas Legislature in the late 1980’s to provide an alternative to a Tax Collector Hearing to secure a Texas title for Texas residents. Many counties in the state no longer hold hearings. 2. Who can apply for a Bonded Title? Someone who has purchased or was given a vehicle and did not receive a title or bill of sale. Someone who purchased a vehicle and only received a bill of sale. Someone who purchased or was given a vehicle and only received an improperly assigned title. Someone who purchased a vehicle and received a title and has since lost that title and can’t locate the previous owner to obtain a copy. Out-of-state residents may only apply for a Bonded Title if the vehicle is titled in Texas. As to your second question, if you purchased a vehicle from someone who didn't have a title in their name, you will have to go back to that person and have them refund your money or get you a clear title. If they didn't have the title in their name it was not theirs to sell. Period. Someone owes the state the state tax or excise tax plus registration on the first sale. I'm sure you don't want to be the one paying those fees. Plus a vehicle must be transferred within 30 days of the date of sale in most states, or there is a penalty to pay, and I'm sure you don't want to pay that either. Never ever, under any circumstances, buy a car without a clear title in the name of the seller. Memorize that. I wish you well.