04-10-2018, 09:37 AM
I had a somewhat similar issue back in 2005. The credit union I was trying to get a loan through wouldn't give me a loan because the trailer wasn't registered or didn't have a title. The previous owners had never registered the trailer and didn't have a title. they bought it from a dealer that had since gone out of business.
When I talked to the DMV it sounded like it wouldn't be too much trouble to get a new title. The owners would have to fill out a form or a couple of forms and have the trailer inspected. One of the forms states: Only a DMV employee, designated contractor, Utah peace officer, licensed dealer or a certified safety inspector may sign below verifying that the officer or agent has physically inspected the identification number (VIN/HIN) as it appears on the unit. Inspection by out-of-state peace officers and authorized agents of other state motor vehicle offices will be accepted.
However, the vin on the trailer I was trying to buy was printed in ink and had faded to the point that it wasn't legible. Getting a new vin seemed like a hassle so at that point I gave up and just got a different type of loan.
I'm not sure whether or not I can post links on here but you can find the info on the DMV website under trailers.
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When I talked to the DMV it sounded like it wouldn't be too much trouble to get a new title. The owners would have to fill out a form or a couple of forms and have the trailer inspected. One of the forms states: Only a DMV employee, designated contractor, Utah peace officer, licensed dealer or a certified safety inspector may sign below verifying that the officer or agent has physically inspected the identification number (VIN/HIN) as it appears on the unit. Inspection by out-of-state peace officers and authorized agents of other state motor vehicle offices will be accepted.
However, the vin on the trailer I was trying to buy was printed in ink and had faded to the point that it wasn't legible. Getting a new vin seemed like a hassle so at that point I gave up and just got a different type of loan.
I'm not sure whether or not I can post links on here but you can find the info on the DMV website under trailers.
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