Something “stinks” about this article.
In Texas, when you sell a vehicle you sign the original title of the vehicle over to the buyer. Your signature is upon the face of that document showing transfer to the one who bought it. You are also advised to notify the DMV of the sale to protect yourself from liabilities.
Now, the next part: Each year you have to purchase two things. One is an inspection sticker and the other is the yearly license plate renewal.
The inspection sticker is no problem...just go in and have the vehicle inspected. No paperwork required. However, to get plates you must have 2 things. 1. Your title or the renewal form mailed to you from the DMV AND proof of current liability insurance.
To insure your vehicle you must be the owner and the insurance company will not grant the policy unless you are. As a matter of fact they will not issue the policy until they receive a complete report from their investigative source which discloses all driving history and certification of ownership.
This “dufus” was too lazy to notify the state of the sale and is reaping the rewards he so deserved by ignoring the simple act of filling out a very simple form and mailing/emailing/or online the document.
Boo-Hoo!
Around here, paperwork is required - you have to show proof of insurance. So at least the buyer is running around with insurance on the vehicle, or the stickers are expired.