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pologreen1

I don't know about legal trouble, but Identity theft perhaps? That is my thoughts.

cdm747

All the notary is doing is verifying that your signature is on the document - not anything that is actually stated in the document. I wouldn't worry about it.

Cruisinfanatic

How?
I'm sure the OP is not writing down his date of birth, SS number, etc....

Patsgarage

As many before have stated, there is no need for a notoraized statement if all he wants it for is a display. I don't know what he could do with such a statement, but I would be leery of providing one as well.

Black 03 Z06

I just struggle to see an up side for you Mark. Lots of reasoned thoughts and ideas here but are you dragging yourself into a situation that could potentially come back to haunt you?

Maybe the current owner just wants some history but the minute that any type of legal issue is brought into the picture I think I would want to cover my ***. I am certainly not saying you have done anything untoward. I would send him the information as you know it and leave it at that.

Good luck with this.

aklim

I wouldn't give him the time of day. I wouldn't even talk anymore to him. Block his number. Seriously. If you were a famous movie star or something like an NFL quarterback of last year's championship team, I understand. It increases the value of the car. Sorry, but if you are Joe Blow, it isn't going to matter. You said all you are going to say and I would leave it at that. Best case scenario, YOU get a notary for free, type up all this crap and nothing happens. Worst case scenario, you get issues. Whatever for? Who is he to you?

elwood13

Do you still have the contact info for the guy you sold it to? I would call him and ask how the sale went with the current owner. If he says they are having a dispute then you know something is up. If he said it went fine then maybe this guy is trying to document history for a future sale thinking it will bring more money. Who knows.

Dan Hampton

The first thing they teach you in Law School is to never commit ANYTHING to writing.

Railroadman

As I see it you have nothing to gain. You gave the info, you did your good deed for the day, quit while you are ahead.

When your gut feeling says something just does not feel right, listen to your gut.

phil2302

Might be overthinking this.
Did you think tocontact the guy you sold it to 6 mos ago to verify that he sold it and to whom?
Having a letter to document history is nice but honestly I wouldnt be so desirous of it unless it was from an original owner with docs its just another story.

morly1963

You gave him the story of the car thats all I'd give him. Not that I'm leary of getting stuff notarized but having a story motorized is stretching it to me.

tgtexas02

I find this situation, attitudes and advice to be perplexing both pro and con. I personally would be cooperative and helpful if I was contacted today about the 1968 Corvette Convertible I owned in the 80's. After all, the hobby promotes and owners make such a big deal about car history. Seems to me you were a legitimate titled owner (the original or later) and know the car for a given period of time and what you rightful did to it. Unless this was a theft vehicle when you purchased it or you misrepresented your sale, I don't get the big deal? The notary issue just seems silly and pointless to me.

aklim

You don't even know if the the sale to this new supposed owner is even legit or there is an issue. Why even get involved in it. The money did NOT come from him to you. Let the first seller take care of the second. There is no good that will come out of this.

car junkie

Just say NO

belairbrian

That is not necessarily accurate.

aklim

What else do you think it does? I'm curious. Thanks

GTOguy

Nothing good can come to you out of this. Don't waste your time with this guy. Politely say that you don't have the time or motivation to grant his request and hang up the phone. The guy COULD be legit, but probably is not. Your chances of being dragged into a can of worms is very, very, high. Walk away from this one. YOU do NOT need anything.....he does.

64Scout

I wouldn't send him anything I signed and notarized. I'd be concerned that he might be a scammer and whitewash the paper leaving only your signature and notary stamp. Then after that... Who knows?

bmans vette

How much is he willing to pay you for doing this?