Vehicle title not signed-does that still work for scrapping?

Its a long story, but I have a vehicle that I need to get rid of. I have the original title in hand, but the owner did not sign it. I am not sure if I am going to be able to get in touch with them to sign it. And since its an out of state vehicle, that means I'll need to get it inspected to get a Ohio title in my name.

I've never scrapped a car before, but the word I have heard is you need a title when you take it in, presumably in my name, right?

Thanks!

I second jghilino's comment, You don't have to sign title nor transfer it into your name, and all my yards here in Indiana, all they do is check the title to the VIN on the car being hauled in. If you have title- it is like having the keys so to speak- If you want to be doubly safe- run a VIN check, print it out and bring it in with you to the yard with title, that way you can show it is not stolen, you have the vehicle, presumably the key, and the title.

I just sign them when needed
No one knows what Joe Car owners signature looks like

the law is the title must match the the person scrapping the car and title signed, or you can do a mv-35 at the yard and claim ownership of the car or truck with a valid government issued id. example license. most scrap yards pay the processing fee. when a title does not match the id a mv 35 is attached. but this not valid for tow truck company's or drivers and they should know the correct procedures. this best to my knowledge in NY

All great points. As far as paper trails. I keep a copy of EVERYTHING:
1. Title
2. Bill of Sale
3. VIN Check
4. Registration (If still in the glovebox)

It may be overkill: But Having the paperwork is much better than NOT having proof of some part of that vehicle transaction- months or years down the road. I heard a story about a guy here that was given a car by a property owner, he had rights as abandoned property.. 2 years after the car went to the crusher he got arrested- apparently some people "saw him take it- steal it" He didn't have proof he was given the car, and it took him $2k to fight it- if he had just kept good records and copies of everything- Bill of sale with "property owners" signature with Drivers License # on it- it would have been open and shut.

In Ma >> Same as >> In Louisiana if it's older than 10 years you don't need a title

And if the vehicle is less then 10 years old, I need the title but does not matter who's name the title is in
Or if it has been signed
as long as the VIN on the title matches the VIN on the vehicle >> Good to go!

in ontario all you need is your drivers lic. but they want the vin, so if it comes up stolen your in the crap house...i always ask for the owner ship if they don't have it cause its been in the barn for 20 years just ask to take a pic of the front and back of they guys/gals drivers lic...so if i get arrested for scraping stolen cars i can pass the sh!t storm down stream

In TN it is called an open title. It is illegal.

Hi I have a question about a 1990 Buick with two names are on the title. I live in sc does anyone know how it works in sc. Can one person scrap it without the other person? Please and thank you in advance.

I can't comment for South Carolina law, but in Wyoming, that would be illegal. To sell or transfer a vehicle, everyone on the title must sign it over (At least here).

Now, in divorce proceedings, that gets pretty hairy!