Title Search

[Rowdy Rat]

Jason,

My personal experience with title searches in recent years is that California is THE WORST state to deal with when it comes to gaining access to registration and title records (worse than Virginia for those that have dealt with the public servants in THAT state). It is my current understanding that records will not be released to non-law enforcement personel without a court order directing them to do so.

I'd say unless you have a police officer friend in California that is willing to trace title/registration records, you are out of luck. Consider yourself fortunate that the original owner is still around, they are usually a wealth of information if they still have any interest in cars.

Good luck with your research!

Regards,

Stan Falenski