Car Title Transfer Issues

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In Florida, the vehicle title must be in the sellers name for a legal sale. Maine also generally requires the title to be in the sellers name. If the title is not properly transferred, you may face legal issues when registering the vehicle in Florida. Consult a Florida-based attorney for specific guidance.

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I purchased a car and am not finding out that it is not titled in the sellers name. They claim they have an open title/ open bill of sale.
Hello ****, I understand your concern. To provide accurate information, could you please let me know where this situation is taking place? Laws regarding vehicle sales may vary between locations.
I live in Florida. The van is in Maine
Hello ****, thank you for explaining your situation.
* In Florida, the title must be in the seller's name to sell a vehicle.
* Maine, however, allows for open titles.
You may need to contact a Maine DMV or a Florida attorney for specific guidance.
Maine DMV tells me that it has to be in the seller's name
It seems there's a misunderstanding. In Maine, the law generally requires the vehicle title to be in the seller's name. If it's not, you might face legal issues when trying to register the vehicle in Florida. I recommend consulting a Florida-based attorney for advice.
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