How to get a title without using one of the title companies

[Kawtriplefreak]

There was one person ahead of me in line today at the VA DMV. The lady who waited on me said I remember you; you are the guy with the old bikes, then she got the big yellow book out and verified that VT is a non-title state. 10 minutes and $140 later I have a VA tag good for one month until my new Antique tag arrives in the mail and a VA title

[pidjones]

Ain't it great to live in a free state?

[Kawtriplefreak]

I got my permanent VA Antique tag and registration in the mail yesterday. All told it was about $280 in fees and well worth the effort.

[Srhiskx]

Just saw as of July 1st 2023 the Vermont title deal is done. They got tired of stolen cars being flipped thru Vermont and the state shut it down.
 I heard South Dakota easy.

[rvt2002]

Just saw as of July 1st 2023 the Vermont title deal is done. They got tired of stolen cars being flipped thru Vermont and the state shut it down.
 I heard South Dakota easy.

     where the go to now?

[Redleader]

Has there been any updates for this?
Have an old bike that needs a title, and don't know where to go anymore.

[rearwheelslider]

I resurrected my bike from the dead, last registered in 1985. I have no title or proof of ownership. The bike needs a VIN verification by CHP, and of course I paid the state their $200.

The vermont deal is no longer.

I looked into plating a newer two stroke dirt bike. South Dakota and Montana are the states where an out of state owner can plate a bike in their states. For a fee, the third party company will create an LLC on your behalf and take your info to the DMV and get you a plate for a motorcycle. Cost is $400-500.

[grcamna3]

I used to live in PA. for 3 1/2 yrs and went up to W. NY state to purchase a low miles little 80' Honda CB125S w/ less than 300 miles on it.
The little bike had some cosmetic issues(fixed them)but ran and rode like new.
I did the VT. thing w/ a Bill of Sale which I wrote using the seller's name and just changed the price to make it worth more so the state of VT. wouldn't reject it.
I sold the bike to a buyer from MO. and he was able to take it back there and transfer to MO. and get a title there.
The MO. DMV would not do it at first, until he had someone go in w/ him and educate the supervisor on VT.'s Bill of Sale policy.

I really miss not being able to use the VT. process.

[1976RD400C]

The Vermont thing can still be done by a Vermont resident.

[grcamna3]

The Vermont thing can still be done by a Vermont resident.

I see    that's good to know 

[dgorms]

So, my friend used one of the Tennessee title co.s for his JDM 81 RZ 350. The bike is in pieces and slowly being restored. The agreed value for the Tenn. title was $1500. When he took it to the Washington DMV they insisted on finding a comp. value for tax purposes. The only one they could find was "yup",
PDXJims BaT listing! So,$1200 later he has a clear Wash. title.