Vehicle Sale Forgery Concerns

Summary

In Illinois, if both names are on a vehicle title, both signatures are usually needed to sell it unless a court awards it to one party in a divorce. Forgery is a criminal matter, and you should report it to the police. Contact the Illinois Secretary of State to dispute the sale and ensure the court order is documented. For further assistance, reach out to legal counsel.

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Yes, my husband and I divorced last year. I found out today that he sold one of our vehicles, my name was on it as well as his name. I beleive he has forged my name on the title though. Can anything be done?
Since you are located in Georgia, here is some general legal information that may help:
- In Georgia, forgery is a serious crime.
- You can report the forgery to the police.
- Contact the Department of Driver Services (DDS) to dispute the sale and title transfer.
- You may also wish to seek legal counsel for personal advice.
Would you like details on contacting the local police or DDS?
i live in illinois
I apologize for the confusion. Since you are located in Illinois, here is some general legal information that may help:
- Forgery is a serious crime in Illinois.
- Report the forgery to the local police.
- Contact the Illinois Secretary of State to dispute the sale and title transfer.
- Seek legal counsel for personal advice.
Would you like details on contacting the local police or the Illinois Secretary of State?
But do both of our names have to be signed on the title one just one of us for it to be sold?
In Illinois, if both your names are on the vehicle title, then both signatures are typically required to sell the vehicle legally.
- Check the vehicle title for specific requirements.
- Report any suspected forgery to the local police.
- Contact the Illinois Secretary of State for further assistance.
Would you like details on contacting the local police or the Illinois Secretary of State?
what if he was awarded the vehicle in court after the divorce, do there still need to be two signatures or just one
In Illinois, if the court awarded the vehicle to your husband after the divorce, typically only his signature would be required to sell the vehicle. Ensure the court order is properly documented with the Illinois Secretary of State.
Would you like details on contacting the Illinois Secretary of State?
but if it wasn't awarded to him, then both signatures are needed?
In Illinois, if the vehicle was not awarded to your husband in the divorce, typically both signatures are required to sell the vehicle if both names are on the title.
- Confirm the title requirements.
- Report any suspected forgery to the local police.
- Contact the Illinois Secretary of State for further assistance.
Would you like details on contacting the local police or the Illinois Secretary of State?
is this more criminal or civil?
Since forgery is involved, this situation is primarily a criminal matter. However, there could also be civil aspects concerning property rights and the terms of the divorce agreement.
- Forgery: Criminal
- Vehicle ownership dispute: Civil
Would you like further information on reporting the forgery or resolving the vehicle ownership issue?
how would I contact the SOS office
To contact the Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) office, you can use the following details:

Illinois Secretary of State~
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com


Would you like information on contacting any other office?