Having a bit of a freakout - please help! - Horizons Unlimited

**Obadiah_M** · #1 12 Sep 2009

Hello all,
I am planning to leave New York in 3 days for Tierra del Fuego. I was under the impression that I needed to have my motorcycle title with me as proof of ownership, but due to a screw-up with the post office, I am fairly sure that my title was lost in the mail on the way from the Department of Motor Vehicles. So my question is: Is my registration sufficient for border crossings in Central and South America? I have my license and registration showing the bike registered to me, international driving permit, insurance card, and the bike is inspected and bearing a New York State license plate. The only thing missing is the damn title. Will I be okay

. I've searched through the forum, but have been unable to find a definite answer-
Thanks in advance - I'm freaking out!!
Obadiah

**hmadams** · #2 12 Sep 2009

Why can't you get a duplicate title? Here in Colorado they print you one while you wait.

**mailking** · #3 12 Sep 2009

You can print a copy of your original and laminate it.
Adventurous greetings,
Coen

**MotoEdde** · #4 12 Sep 2009

I would get color copies of your title made...and have them notarized...it will look official

**Obadiah_M** · #5 13 Sep 2009

Thanks for your responses, but perhaps I was unclear - I just registered the vehicle, and I'm waiting for the title certificate to come in the mail, so all I have is the registration card. I'm pretty sure that the title has been lost in the mail, and I won't have time to get a new one sent before I leave, so my question is: Can I cross borders in Central and South America with my registration card, but WITHOUT an original/copy of my title of ownership. I've seen conflicting answers on the forum, and I'm not sure what is needed. Thanks!!
O.

**garethredington** · #6 13 Sep 2009

hey

read recently on advrider (i think) someone had gone through all of central america with just registration. i came to mexico with just registration with no problem

**Obadiah_M** · #7 15 Sep 2009

I checked out Advrider and according to every post I saw, it seems that a notarized copy of the vehicle title OR the registration is sufficient. This has put my mind more at ease, though I am still going to try to get the title business sorted out as well.
Thanks!!
O.