Car Title Dispute Resolution

Summary

If you purchased a car that was later marked as stolen, you should request a copy of your paperwork from the Indiana BMV, contact the auction house for sale documents, and consult with a lawyer to navigate the situation. For legal advice, consider contacting the New York State Bar Association.

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I purchased a car that an individual had purchased from Manheim auction in Chicago. He gave me the title, repossession papers, and a bill of sale. I registered and licensed the car in Indiana. Indiana BMV took the paperwork and sent it off to get me an indiana title. However, the Chicago PD has the car marked as stolen because the person it was repossessed from reported it stolen. They said to bring in paperwork and they would reclaim the vehicle but the state of Indiana took the paperwork and will not give me copies.
I understand your situation, ****. Here are some steps you can take:
*. Request a copy of your paperwork from the Indiana BMV.
*. Contact the auction house for a copy of the sale documents.
*. Consult with a lawyer to help navigate this complex situation.
For legal advice, consider contacting the New York State Bar Association at (*) *-*.