Description
Peck’s Title Book Table of Contents:
- Color sample documents and information for all 50 states plus Washington DC
- Lien Information by State quick reference guide
- Motor Vehicle Directory
- Odometer Disclosure Requirements/Truth in Mileage Implementation dates
- Social Security Number allocations/Vehicle Identification Number information
- Title Issuing States quick reference guide
- Title Fees/Taxes by State quick reference guide
- Transfer Requirements by State quick reference guide
- Full color digital Driver License Guide
Sample Documents shown for Each State:
- Front and back of Certificate of Title in full color
- Registration card in full color
- Application for Title
Information for Each State Contains:
Department of Motor Vehicle contact information including address, phone numbers, and links to their website address.
Title and Proof of Ownership – Which vehicles are required to be titled, including passenger vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, commercial vehicles, ATVs, recreational vehicles, mopeds, snowmobiles, watercraft, manufactured homes; where application for title is made and fee; links to required applications and forms; online title inquiries, if available; whether electronic signatures are accepted; what ownership documents are required; how brands are shown on titles; requirements for obtaining title to salvage, rebuilt, junk, and abandoned vehicles; how to obtain duplicate and amended titles; and when VIN inspections are required.
Lien Law – Filing requirements for protection of secured party; adding and assigning liens; filing mechanic’s/garageman’s liens; requirements for releasing liens; location of records; title retention showing lien; UCC filing information; and electronic lien & title procedures and links.
Transfer of Title – Procedure for transfer; how to add/remove a party from a title; whether or not damage disclosure statements are required and for what vehicles; how joint ownership is shown on titles and the requirements for transfer; how to transfer from a deceased owner; when notarization is required; power of attorney requirements; and instructions when there is no additional assignment space on an title.
Repossession – Information for both home state and out-of-state repossession.
Registration – Which vehicles are required to be registered; where vehicles are registered and renewed; expiration dates of registration and late fees; special registration permits issues; military registration exemptions; and plate, dealer’s plate, and manufacturer’s plate information.
Taxes – Sales tax, use tax, property tax, and heavy vehicle use tax information. Links to available tax calculators.
Registration/Plate Fees – Registration fees for passenger vehicles, pickup trucks, trailers, mopeds, motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, boats and mobile homes; commercial fee charts; personalized plates; plate refund information; and duplicate and replacement fees. Links to available fee calculators and fee charts.
General Information – Leased vehicle information; insurance requirements; emission inspection; motor vehicle safety inspection; how to obtain records; law enforcement addresses, phone numbers, and links to websites.
Driver’s License – Fees; expiration and duration; renewal; security features; classifications of licenses; military personnel; where licenses issued.
This subscription includes access to the Peck’s Title Book Online.
Peck’s Title Book is revised periodically and supplemented as changes in laws occur. Subscriptions are valid for one year and content is updated on a continuous basis.
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