Problem - Lien on Boat !
Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:36 am
Hey Guys,
Sorry if this is in wrong area/non fishing. Trying to help a friend and wondering if anyone has any experience here.
Friend recently bought a boat, thought he had the pink slip, but only had pink for trailer.
- Original owner sold boat to #2
- My friend bought boat from #2, 450 miles from us, realized later that he had only trailer pink, signed release of liability papers, letter from original Lien holder to original owner stating that the loan had been paid off BUT bank did not include Hull ID # in letter !
- #2 swears that boat pink was included with all paperwork; it's lost. #2 now not helpful, no contact info for original owner.
- Original bank/lien holder now gone. Friend was able to locate financial institute that took over and they acknowledge that they are responsible for any old business but haven't been very helpful so far.
- Friend just needs same letter including Hull id# rewritten.
Apparently bank has 30 days to respond. My question is what happens when 30 days passes ? Friend does have email paper trail to institution, as well as Fax report, both with dates proving that he has made the attempt. DMV clerk not very informative - surprise ! I'm assuming that there is some sort of DMV process ??
Any word of experience would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Sorry if this is in wrong area/non fishing. Trying to help a friend and wondering if anyone has any experience here.
Friend recently bought a boat, thought he had the pink slip, but only had pink for trailer.
- Original owner sold boat to #2
- My friend bought boat from #2, 450 miles from us, realized later that he had only trailer pink, signed release of liability papers, letter from original Lien holder to original owner stating that the loan had been paid off BUT bank did not include Hull ID # in letter !
- #2 swears that boat pink was included with all paperwork; it's lost. #2 now not helpful, no contact info for original owner.
- Original bank/lien holder now gone. Friend was able to locate financial institute that took over and they acknowledge that they are responsible for any old business but haven't been very helpful so far.
- Friend just needs same letter including Hull id# rewritten.
Apparently bank has 30 days to respond. My question is what happens when 30 days passes ? Friend does have email paper trail to institution, as well as Fax report, both with dates proving that he has made the attempt. DMV clerk not very informative - surprise ! I'm assuming that there is some sort of DMV process ??
Any word of experience would be appreciated.
Thanks,