Sold vehicle is still under my name 10 yrs later

[Carbine]

What is the name of your state? Oregon/Washington

I had a 1970 Mustang that i sold 10 years ago. It was registered in Oregon, and sold in Washington state.

Ten years later, today, I get an email from someone saying that he is looking for the title of a 1970 Mustang registered under my name. This person is looking to buy it. I obviously don't have the title anymore, and I don't have a copy of the bill of sale, it's been so long.

It concerns me that this car is still registered under my name, and I wonder what my options are. Is there a way to remove my name from the car, or do I still have a legal right to the car. (Not that I want it, just curious)

Thanks for your help.

 

[divgradcurl]

What is the name of your state? Oregon/Washington

I had a 1970 Mustang that i sold 10 years ago. It was registered in Oregon, and sold in Washington state.

Ten years later, today, I get an email from someone saying that he is looking for the title of a 1970 Mustang registered under my name. This person is looking to buy it. I obviously don't have the title anymore, and I don't have a copy of the bill of sale, it's been so long.

It concerns me that this car is still registered under my name, and I wonder what my options are. Is there a way to remove my name from the car, or do I still have a legal right to the car. (Not that I want it, just curious)

Thanks for your help.

The current owner should be able to file for new title under a "lost title" claim with their state DMV. The state DMV may contact you to determine if title really has transferred.

You don't have a legal right to the car -- you sold it.

 

[Carbine]

I contacted DMV to try to get some more information and to let them know that the car is no longer mine. Apparently I was supposed to tell them in 10 days or something, but I was unaware of that. Young and dumb.

 

[racer72]

The current owner should be able to file for new title under a "lost title" claim with their state DMV. The state DMV may contact you to determine if title really has transferred.

That won't work if the vehicle is still in Washington, only the legal owner of a vehicle can file for a lost title. What the OP can do is give the current vehicle owner a release of interest. If the car is in Washington, print out the form linked here and follow the instructions.