In this article, you will discover:
A quiet title action is a lawsuit you file to obtain a court order stating you’re the rightful owner of property. If you have a boat or RV and the paperwork is missing or incomplete, a quiet title action is how you resolve this issue. It’s beneficial when you don’t have a bill of sale.
The state won’t issue you a new title without it, unless you involve a court. The bill of sale is what proves that someone legally sold you the property.
You file a petition in district court and serve notice to anyone who might claim an interest in the property. If nobody objects, the court issues an order confirming that you’re the owner. Then you take that order to the DMV and obtain your title.
First, try to find any documentation—old registrations, canceled checks, or repair records. If you can’t find anything, call an attorney who has experience with quiet title actions. They will help you put together a case that shows the court you’re the rightful owner.
An attorney knows what documents the court wants to see, how to serve the right people, and how to get a ruling quickly. Most people who try to file a quiet title action on their own get stuck or end up having to re-file.
One of the toughest cases I handled involved a client who bought an RV from a family friend years ago, but they never did a proper title transfer. The friend passed away unexpectedly, and the family couldn’t find any record of the sale.
To make matters worse, the RV had been through two moves and was sitting on the client’s property with an expired registration. We had to track down the seller’s heirs, get affidavits from witnesses who saw the original sale, and present a detailed paper trail of repair receipts and insurance records to prove ownership.
After several hearings and objections from a distant relative of the seller, the court finally granted the quiet title. The client left with a clean title and a huge sense of relief.
For more information on quiet title for boats and RVs without a bill of sale in Kansas, an initial consultation is your next best step. Get the information and legal answers you are seeking by calling (913) 243-1426 today.
Attorney Rob Titus is a skilled lawyer based in Overland Park, KS, who has helped numerous clients like you navigate the intricacies of civil litigation and property law. With years of experience, he is prepared to assist you with all of the necessary preparation and steps in bringing a quiet title action for a boat or RV when a bill of sale is missing, so that you can establish rightful ownership.
Still have questions? Ready to get started? Contact Titus Law Trial Attorneys today to schedule an initial consultation.
A better future is possible. Contact us to learn more about our firm and become a client.
