lost title before transfer

hi i lost my title before making it to secretary of state to put in my name.

Yes I have, all you have to do (in my case) is go to your insurance agency and bond a title, they will know what you are talking about. basically  they provide a bond  for the title and the title company (sec of state) makes you a new title. As long as no one ever comes back on the car and says its stolen you are ok.

Bought a volkswagon years ago and like cj5 stated earlier, you get a title bond which at that time was around $50.00. If some one came up and claimed the car, you would have to give up the car but the insurance company would reimburse the price you paid ( I think ) is the way it works. Someone correct this if I'm wrong

Yeah its something like that , mine was 50 bucks too. I didn't listen too much to all the details. I was too happy to get a title.

Thanks guys i'm going to take the pencil trace of the vin up to sos tommorrow and if they still can't do anything i'll try the bond thing.know any agents in michigan.

Be very careful using any Title Service.  In many states they are not recognized as a legitimate means for obtaining a title.  If you are not able to find your title, or get a bonded title, you can file in your local circuit court for a declatory judgement.  You will have to explain the circumstances and provide evidence that you legally possess the vehicle.  The judgement forcs the DMV to issue you a title without recourse.  This avoids anyone coming back later and saying that you took the car from their property.

title is in mail used form tr-205 at sos along with national database stolen vehicle check done my lansing sos..thanks for all the info guys...