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H. L. Chauvin · 01-02-2013, 01:18 PM

Mike,

Try calling your local Justice of the Peace.

I just did recently in a Model A title case similar to yours -- very glad I did.

You may be surprised to learn that many states have laws to allow Justices of the Peace to order DMV to provide a title for you, even when DMV has refused to give you a title.

As such, DMV has no choice but to comply with the order from a Justice of the Peace.

user151 · 01-02-2013, 02:02 PM

The vehicle was abandoned on your father's property 20 years ago by persons unknown?
Use the court method, see post 11 for the form. You don't need a lawyer. It will cost you court fees and publication of notice charge.
You father can get the title in his name.

Tom H. · 01-02-2013, 05:07 PM

I also recommend the court method

oliverguy · 01-02-2013, 06:06 PM

Yea it's like over500 bucks now

01-02-2013, 01:18 PM	#21
H. L. Chauvin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,179	Re: Pennsylvania Title Woes; How did YOU get your A legal? Mike, Try calling your local Justice of the Peace. I just did recently in a Model A title case similar to yours -- very glad I did. You may be surprised to learn that many states have laws to allow Justices of the Peace to order DMV to provide a title for you, even when DMV has refused to give you a title. As such, DMV has no choice but to comply with the order from a Justice of the Peace.

01-02-2013, 02:02 PM	#22
user151 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 8	Re: Pennsylvania Title Woes; How did YOU get your A legal? The vehicle was abandoned on your father's property 20 years ago by persons unknown? Use the court method, see post 11 for the form. You don't need a lawyer. It will cost you court fees and publication of notice charge. You father can get the title in his name.

01-02-2013, 05:07 PM	#23
Tom H. Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 64	Re: Pennsylvania Title Woes; How did YOU get your A legal? I also recommend the court method __________________ Rear fenders and running boards for 1932 131" single wheel Express Body needed.

01-02-2013, 06:06 PM	#24
oliverguy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reading PA Posts: 241	Re: Pennsylvania Title Woes; How did YOU get your A legal? Yea it's like over500 bucks now