states that require title in car

I just purchased a vehicle in OK and was told that while in the state that I
am not required - or encouraged - to carry the original title in the car.

They went on to say, however, that when I travel to certain states that do
require titles in the car that I should take mine along.

If OK does not require it, can another state expect me to have the original
title with me on a trip? And if so, how would I go about finding out if the
states in which I drive most frequently are those that require titles in the
car?

Thanks.

Ako wrote:
> I just purchased a vehicle in OK and was told that while in the state that I
> am not required - or encouraged - to carry the original title in the car.
>
> They went on to say, however, that when I travel to certain states that do
> require titles in the car that I should take mine along.
>
> If OK does not require it, can another state expect me to have the original
> title with me on a trip? And if so, how would I go about finding out if the
> states in which I drive most frequently are those that require titles in the
> car?
>
> Thanks.

I'm not aware of any state that would require you to carry the
original title in the car. If nothing else that would make transfer of
title of a stolen car fairly easy for the thief. However, there are
quite a few states that will require that you have the registration
card in the car at all times. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm
mistaken, but I can't imagine any reason why you'd have to have the
title.

nate

"N8N" > wrote in message
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>
> Ako wrote:
>> I just purchased a vehicle in OK and was told that while in the state
>> that I
>> am not required - or encouraged - to carry the original title in the car.
>>
>> They went on to say, however, that when I travel to certain states that
>> do
>> require titles in the car that I should take mine along.
>>
>> If OK does not require it, can another state expect me to have the
>> original
>> title with me on a trip? And if so, how would I go about finding out if
>> the
>> states in which I drive most frequently are those that require titles in
>> the
>> car?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> I'm not aware of any state that would require you to carry the
> original title in the car. If nothing else that would make transfer of
> title of a stolen car fairly easy for the thief. However, there are
> quite a few states that will require that you have the registration
> card in the car at all times. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm
> mistaken, but I can't imagine any reason why you'd have to have the
> title.
>
> nate
>
The OK agent I spoke too said that OK requires only the insurance card in
the car. So what you say makes sense and would make me less nervous that
worrying about having the title with me while driving 4K miles.

Ako wrote:
> I just purchased a vehicle in OK and was told that while in the state that I
> am not required - or encouraged - to carry the original title in the car.
>
> They went on to say, however, that when I travel to certain states that do
> require titles in the car that I should take mine along.
>
> If OK does not require it, can another state expect me to have the original
> title with me on a trip? And if so, how would I go about finding out if the
> states in which I drive most frequently are those that require titles in the
> car?

No state requires you to carry the title since most often it is held by
a lending institution. They probably won't even provide you a copy.

All states require you have in your immediate possession a valid
driver's license, registration and proof of insurance.
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- gpsman

In article <s7FNg.11994$JR5.6562@dukeread11>, "Ako" >
wrote:

> "N8N" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
> >
> > Ako wrote:
> >> I just purchased a vehicle in OK and was told that while in the state
> >> that I
> >> am not required - or encouraged - to carry the original title in the car.
> >>
> >> They went on to say, however, that when I travel to certain states that
> >> do
> >> require titles in the car that I should take mine along.
> >>
> >> If OK does not require it, can another state expect me to have the
> >> original
> >> title with me on a trip? And if so, how would I go about finding out if
> >> the
> >> states in which I drive most frequently are those that require titles in
> >> the
> >> car?
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >
> > I'm not aware of any state that would require you to carry the
> > original title in the car. If nothing else that would make transfer of
> > title of a stolen car fairly easy for the thief. However, there are
> > quite a few states that will require that you have the registration
> > card in the car at all times. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm
> > mistaken, but I can't imagine any reason why you'd have to have the
> > title.
> >
> > nate
> >
> The OK agent I spoke too said that OK requires only the insurance card in
> the car. So what you say makes sense and would make me less nervous that
> worrying about having the title with me while driving 4K miles.

When in doubt, check the web site of the DMV of any state where you
intend to drive that car.

A certificate of title is a statement about who owns the car.
Registration is permission to operate it on the public roads.

Every state where I've glanced at such rules actively discourages you
from keeping the title in the car, probably for just the reason Nate
suggested: having access to it would make a stolen car a lot more
saleable through a simple act of forgery (that'd be a crime, but then,
so are stealing cars and selling stolen property; in for a penny, in
for a pound...)

Usually you are required to have three things in/on a private car or
on your person when operating it (as opposed to a commercial vehicle).
They are registration (either temporary sale paperwork or the "real"
card that the state's department of motor vehicles sends you); a
sticker on the license plate that shows the outside world that the
registration is current (dunno if any states still use the old scheme
of actually issuing new plates) or else a temporary "paper plate"; and
proof of financial responsibility (preferably a standard card issued by
an insurance company).

In some states, residents also have to have a current safety inspection
sticker and/or an emissions inspection sticker (many states have no
concept of an official safety inspection, and emissions certification
is often hidden as one of a chain of registration prerequisites).


When you are visiting or transiting other states, fulfilling the
requirements of your state of residence is sufficient as far as I know,
though I don't know if this is by Federal statute or just universal
custom. (If you are buying the car out of state and bringing it home,
check the requirements of your state of residence.)

And the driver, of course, has to have a license on his/her person.

One layman's opinions, worth what you paid if your connect time is
cheap,
--Joe

"Ad absurdum per aspera" > wrote in message
ups.com...
>A certificate of title is a statement about who owns the car.
> Registration is permission to operate it on the public roads.
>
> Every state where I've glanced at such rules actively discourages you
> from keeping the title in the car, probably for just the reason Nate
> suggested: having access to it would make a stolen car a lot more
> saleable through a simple act of forgery (that'd be a crime, but then,
> so are stealing cars and selling stolen property; in for a penny, in
> for a pound...)
>
> Usually you are required to have three things in/on a private car or
> on your person when operating it (as opposed to a commercial vehicle).
> They are registration (either temporary sale paperwork or the "real"
> card that the state's department of motor vehicles sends you); a
> sticker on the license plate that shows the outside world that the
> registration is current (dunno if any states still use the old scheme
> of actually issuing new plates) or else a temporary "paper plate"; and
> proof of financial responsibility (preferably a standard card issued by
> an insurance company).
>
> In some states, residents also have to have a current safety inspection
> sticker and/or an emissions inspection sticker (many states have no
> concept of an official safety inspection, and emissions certification
> is often hidden as one of a chain of registration prerequisites).
>
>
> When you are visiting or transiting other states, fulfilling the
> requirements of your state of residence is sufficient as far as I know,
> though I don't know if this is by Federal statute or just universal
> custom. (If you are buying the car out of state and bringing it home,
> check the requirements of your state of residence.)
>
> And the driver, of course, has to have a license on his/her person.
>
> One layman's opinions, worth what you paid if your connect time is
> cheap,
> --Joe
>
Good advice, thanks.