What is Title Correction?
Title correction rectifies either simple registration or administrative mistakes or complex fraudulent criminal schemes related to a vehicle’s title. The title correction process may require action within the Department of Motor Vehicles or complex multi-party litigation. Title correction may correct issues involving Duplicate Title Fraud, Title Washing, Title Jumping, VIN Swapping, Municipal Release, and Dealership Errors & Omissions.
Title Correction in Illinois
Illinois has established laws and procedures to handle title correction issues. The Department Motor Vehicles (DMV) is essential in overseeing and ensuring the accuracy of title information to prevent and resolve discrepancies.
Common Signs of Title Correction
- Inconsistent Information: Discrepancies between the vehicle identification number (VIN) on the title and the vehicle itself.
- Errors in Ownership Details: Misspelled names, incorrect addresses, or wrong ownership dates on the title.
- Omitted or Extra Liens: The title shows liens that have been paid off or fails to list existing ones.
- Altered or Illegible Documents: Signs of tampering, such as erased or rewritten information, or faded and hard-to-read text.
- Title Status Errors: The title incorrectly shows the vehicle’s status, such as marking it as salvaged when it is not.
How to Legally Address Title Correction Matters in Illinois?
Report the Issue
Notify law enforcement and the Illinois Secretary of State’s office about the title correction issue.
Gather and Document Evidence
Collect all relevant documents, including the original title, proof of ownership, and any related paperwork showing discrepancies.
Seek Legal Advice
FS CORPS will evaluate your case, clarify your legal options, and create a customized plan to address the title correction.
File a Complaint
FS CORPS will assist in filing a formal complaint with the Illinois Secretary of State to correct the title records.
Pursue Legal Action
FS CORPS will represent you in legal proceedings to resolve the issue and secure the correct title for your vehicle.
Title Correction Expertise
Litigating title correction matters require a multi-layered strategic approach. For title correction matters, we have experience bringing and naming all responsible parties in a lawsuit, and oftentimes the fraudulent customer who gained title by filing fraudulent documents with the Department of Motor Vehicles.
At FS CORPS, based in Illinois, our experienced attorneys specialize in litigating title correction matters. We understand the challenges and urgency of correcting title errors and are committed to resolving these issues swiftly and effectively.
Recent Title Correction Cases
October 2024
Courts can order the surrender of vehicle titles for correction of mistakes to protect lienholders’ rights, as seen in In Re Roach lawsuit.
September 2024
The impact of state law on vehicle title issuance and correction is evident in key disputes, including the case of In re McHaddon.
September 2024
Discover the federal process for title correction, essential for preventing fraud and maintaining accurate ownership records.