Title for a tractor ??

[Rmart30]

Had a out of state buyer ask me if I had the title for a tractor I posted for sale for a friend of mine. Alabama doesnt have such. Any of yalls state have titles on tractors?

 

[nybirdman]

None in New York state;hard to believe they ding you on everything else.

 

[jeff9366]

No states provide tractor titles because the Feds do not data base tractor serial numbers. There is no VIN protocol for tractors.

You have to make do with your Bill of Sale and, if tractor was financed, release document from financier when last payment is processed.

 

[Rmart30]

No states provide tractor titles because the Feds do not data base tractor serial numbers. There is no VIN protocol for tractors.

You have to make do with your Bill of Sale and, if tractor was financed, release document from financier when last payment is processed.

Yeah, its a 62 model so I think its paid for Id never heard of such for a tractor down here , but I know some other states have some weird stuff so wasnt sure.

 

[CobyRupert]

Is this a craigslist sale?
Beware, scam buyers may just be using the standard "I'll buy it. You got the title? I'll pick it up soon" bogus Craigslist reply that they use for cars and trucks and are too lazy or too stupid to change it for a tractor.

 

[PJSprog]

Yeah, like nybirdman, it's hard to believe, but Illinois doesn't do tractor titles either. I would think they'd do anything they could to get some manner of income beyond sales tax, as it seems they do with everything else.

Looks like Jeff may have the answer.

 

[scdeerslayer]

I guess a title could be helpful for proof of ownership but that would be about it. Some of the safeguards of titling won't be there because there's no required registration or really anybody who would check for a title other than a prospective buyer. The main reason autos, trailer, boats, and outboard motors are titled and registered is that they are used on public roads or waterways, so you're basically paying a fee to use those items on public property. You don't need a title for a vehicle on private land, or for a boat in a private pond. I could maybe see states trying to require tractor titles and registration if they are driven on public roads but that better not happen until after it's required for bicycles.

 

[Rmart30]

Is this a craigslist sale?
Beware, scam buyers may just be using the standard "I'll buy it. You got the title? I'll pick it up soon" bogus Craigslist reply that they use for cars and trucks and are too lazy or too stupid to change it for a tractor.

it is a CL but its not a typical spammy reply... this guy asked normal questions, gas or diesel, steering type and for pics. I assumed it just might be a first time tractor buyer and not familiar with them, but then i thought some of the northern states do have crazy rules and stuff on things like tags on ATV's etc so I figured id ask.

 

[Looking4new]

No title required in Ontario.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

No title in AZ or ND either.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

No titles in Ohio, never heard of one before.

My bank had a vin number and a address, they can't put a lean on a title.

Bill of sale is as good as it gets.

 

[Ron of Va]

I am sure glad there is no title on my tractor. If the city knew I had it, I would get a personal property tax bill.

 

[cat fever]

No title in Utah for tractors.

 

[BrokeFarmerJohn]

I am sure glad there is no title on my tractor. If the city knew I had it, I would get a personal property tax bill.

Idk if it works out to the same or better than what I pay but the personal property tax is stupid, that tax would rub me wrong.

I pay income, property and sales tax, those are the 3 biggest.

 

[Polarisjunky]

Same with Michigan. No title

 

[Tractor Seabee]

WA state has no titles but levy an annual excise tax on personal property which a tractor and implements are by definition. Enforced and collected by the counties. Businesses get nailed all the time due to having various business licenses to track them by. Businesses selling tractors have to collect the 8-11% sales tax but no other records exist unless it has a recorded lean. Lenders have an enforceable contract so do not record that. Homeowners are ignored unless they are after you for something else and the revenue wouldn't cover collection costs.

Ron

 

[randy41]

I am sure glad there is no title on my tractor. If the city knew I had it, I would get a personal property tax bill.

farm equipment is exempt from personal property tax in VA