[beekrock]

State of NJ

Someone sells a car (including a written contract to sell the car) , the money is exchanged, the car is given to the purchaser, BUT the title is never put in the new owner's name. The new owner "signs" the seller's name on behalf of the seller, on the necessary paperwork to have the title switched without the consent or knowledge of the seller.

I would think this would be considered forgery and/or fraud. Or, does the fact that there is a contractual agreement to sell the car somehow give the buyer the authority to sign the seller's signature for the title? As the seller, is there any monetary recourse that can be taken? Would it help if I called the Department of State, or would he just get a slap on the wrist?

[Mr. Knowitall]

Explain why somebody would "sell" a car and turn over the title, but refuse to sign it.

The seller was paid, right?

[beekrock]

The seller was paid, but it never crossed his mind to sign the title over. A few months went by and I guess the buyer must have gotten frustrated and just signed/forged it himself.