For the Aussies around here, or those who have imported from there...what documentation did you get when you purchase a car? Do you have traditional "certificate of titles" that show ownership of a vehicle? The used dealership I purchased from told me that the invoice shows I own the vehicle, and said there aren't titles per se, you just take the invoice to register the vehicle and you're done.
I was able to export and import the vehicle using the invoice, but the Nevada DMV isn't having any of it. They can't specify what I need because none of them know what the Australians use, but they are more than happy to decline to accept the invoice as proof that I own the vehicle. They are adamant there is some official document showing ownership of the vehicle, but can't specify what it is. This is after multiple trips to the DMV trying to fish for a different person, but always ending up speaking to the manager because no one knows how to deal with gray market vehicles at all.
Here is what the NV requirements are:
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All of the following documents are required to register and title a gray market vehicle:
o The foreign Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin or outstanding Certificate of Title; or
o A statement signed by the manufacturer indicating an MSO/MCO was never issued; or
o A statement from the manufacturer indicating to whom they assigned their interest in the vehicle; and
o Bills of sale to establish a complete chain of ownership
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I don't have anything before the AND. What can I do? Is this just a state issue and I'll have to find somewhere else to title and license? I have residency in FL but I'd have to drive it all the way there to do it, assuming I won't run into the same issue.
Any help would be appreciated.
I was able to export and import the vehicle using the invoice, but the Nevada DMV isn't having any of it. They can't specify what I need because none of them know what the Australians use, but they are more than happy to decline to accept the invoice as proof that I own the vehicle. They are adamant there is some official document showing ownership of the vehicle, but can't specify what it is. This is after multiple trips to the DMV trying to fish for a different person, but always ending up speaking to the manager because no one knows how to deal with gray market vehicles at all.
Here is what the NV requirements are:
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All of the following documents are required to register and title a gray market vehicle:
o The foreign Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin, Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin or outstanding Certificate of Title; or
o A statement signed by the manufacturer indicating an MSO/MCO was never issued; or
o A statement from the manufacturer indicating to whom they assigned their interest in the vehicle; and
o Bills of sale to establish a complete chain of ownership
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I don't have anything before the AND. What can I do? Is this just a state issue and I'll have to find somewhere else to title and license? I have residency in FL but I'd have to drive it all the way there to do it, assuming I won't run into the same issue.
Any help would be appreciated.