Dispute Over Truck Title

Summary

If you possess a signed and notarized truck title in Louisiana but the original owner filed for a duplicate, it may invalidate your title. You can report the vehicle as stolen and may need to sue for damages or theft in civil court. Its advisable to transfer the title to your name promptly. Consult a local attorney to clarify your rights and guide you through the process.

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I have a signed and notorized truck title but the person filed for a new one saying they traded it to someone else 2 months later and went and took it out of the impound lot where it had been taken to what can I do?
Hello ****. To better assist, could you provide the state where this took place? Laws regarding vehicle title and possession can vary by location.
Louisiana
Hello ****, in Louisiana:
- If you've proof of ownership (signed & notarized title), you can report it stolen.
- You may also sue for damages or theft in a civil court.
- Consult a local attorney for additional advice.
I hadn’t been put in my name yet I was working on the vehicle
Hi ****, in Louisiana:
- Even without the title in your name, if you have the signed and notarized title, it's proof of ownership.
- It's advisable to transfer the title to your name as soon as possible.
- Contact a local attorney for detailed advice.
I tried they said I couldn’t since she filed for a new one
Hello ****, in Louisiana:
- If the original owner filed for a duplicate title, it may invalidate your signed title.
- Consider seeking legal counsel to clarify your rights and to guide you through the process.