DMV challenges add to fraud risks, slow sales

State lockdowns stemming from the pandemic created backlogs in processing vehicle titles and registrations.

September 14, 2020 04:00 AM

Coronavirus-related closures of state motor vehicle departments this spring put a wrench in vehicle title work and registration processing, producing a backlog of unverified documents key to finalizing car sales.

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