Jeep theft Document problem, ATTN Canadians.
Lets hope the morons stay off here long enough to not get the thread closed too early. DO NOT carry the original documents proving ownership in your vehicle. Where and how you should keep them I...
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colochoclab wrote:
Are you referring to the title or the registration? Two things completely different in Colorado.
Registration is required to be in the vehicle, but title paperwork is not.
Titles to my stuff are kept at home under lock and key.
This is also true for the states of WA and CA. Driving the Baja, when we come to a military checkpoint, we are sometimes asked for our registration - this allows us to drive a foreign plated vehicle legally (because we don't need a TIP here). We also keep a copy of our title in the vehicle, but not the original. We've never been asked for the title or copy of title - only the registration.
When checking the WA State DOT website, they do reissue titles when lost or stolen but not when a vehicle is reported stolen. This is probably to prevent the thief from obtaining the title.
I see that in Canada there is not a separate document for Certificate of Title and Registration. It seems the insurer covering a Canadian vehicle should know that you are required to carry these documents when they write your policy.
Do you have a Department of Insurance or equivalent where you can file a complaint? Let your insurer know you are going to start that process and often they change there tune. It has worked for me in the past.
I wish you much luck and am so sorry about this situation. Am interested in the progress you make and what you learn. Like BrianSue, I would never purchase coverage from this insurer.
