Trailers with no paperwork

[keakar]

Originally Posted by swampman46

OK guys, my Dad bought a tandem flatbed trailer from a friend of his, probably 20 years aog. the trailer has been abandoned in a field for many years. The friend died about 15 yrs ago. Very doubtful there was any paperwork passed on, this was just a transaction among friends. What are the chances of being able to register this trailer?

as I stated above:

Originally Posted by keakar

last time I knew of someone doing a trailer with no paperwork, they could not claim home made unless they provided receipts for all the materials purchased to make it. but then im sure it depends on the guy who shows up to look at it and how strict they want to be.

after they had applied for ownership, they had to wait 30 days to allow for the registered owner to reclaim it, then they had to wait 30 days to be qualified for a new title under some sort of salvage item provision of an abandoned vehicle in your possession on your property.

as long as it doesn't come up stolen, I think you will be able to get paperwork on it, but of course, obviously don't do anything to it, or even put a boat on it, until you get a title in hand.