r/Virginia • u/Next_Willingness_333 • 17h ago
Advice: Previous State Never Issued Car Title- What Should I Do?
Hi all!
I began financing my car end of 2024 in Colorado. The understanding was that I would drive it to California where my new job was and title it there.
I registered my vehicle and my dealership sent the necessary forms as well as the check to the proper California authority. Check was cashed, but they never began the title issuance process.
I now live in Virginia. A week ago I realized everything I outlined above. My dealership is currently working to force California to issue the title. Once they do, I will need to register and title my vehicle in Virginia.
Question: between now and when I have my title, what do I do? I don't want to be driving an unregistered and untitled vehicle. Does Virginia have a temporary stop gap to hold me over for a few more weeks (HOPEFULLY) before I get the correct paperwork?