How long does it take to get the SF97?

[05blackduramax]

I bought a M931A1 out of indy. How long does it take to get the sf97, it has been about three weeks.

 

[Warthog]

Moved to the SF-97 Forum where it belongs with the hundreds of other simular questions.

The answer is : it depends

Did you order an SF-97? (they don't automaticly send them). First timer? Repeat customer? How many people are on vacation? Employees on furlough?

It can take anywhere from a few days to 6 months like my first one 5 years ago. No one has the majic answer.

 

[wreckerman893]

It can take anywhere from a few days to 6 months like my first one 5 years ago. No one has the majic answer.

What he said.

One thing that will slow down the process is if you have moved around a lot in the last few years. This causes extra work for the people at Battle Creek and we all know how much goberment employees like extra work.

The process has been speeded up somewhat but if you are a new buyer and have issues that raise a flag it can take a while.

You have to apply for the SF-97 through GL (there are directions and forms on the site) and it costs about 90 bucks.

The SF-97 is not a title (even if it says it is), you will have to take it to your local DMV and get a title in your name before you can register it. You cannot sign the SF-97 over to a buyer. If you do you will cause the buyer and youself a lot of grief. Your milage may vary.

 

[05blackduramax]

I did apply for the SF-97,after i got the truck home. GL hasn't taken any money out of my account yet. Thanks

 

[lstmate]

When I did mine last week GL said they can take up to 30 days but that right now they are running about 20 days.

What I was told anyways...... I say take it with a grain of salt.

 

[rchalmers3]

GL is pretty good about taking the money, so if it's been more than a week since you made the application, I'd get on the horn and check up to make sure they received your application.

Rick

 

[05blackduramax]

Well i just got my paper work in the mail today and I received an Arizona title.

 

[Suprman]

The sf-97 is already reassigned. The gov sells the truck to GL. And for a stupid low price. It would be more cost effective to sell everything by weight for scrap metal. GL takes the sf-97 and makes a bill of sale transferring the sf-97 to you the buyer. Any dmv that accepts the sf-97 with the first reassignment by GL should not care how many times it is reassigned after that as long as the paperwork trail is in order. In CT as long as you have q1 forms filled out showing the transfer between buyers you are good to go. NY likes to give you a hard time over everything.

 

[porkysplace]

The sf-97 is already reassigned. The gov sells the truck to GL. And for a stupid low price. It would be more cost effective to sell everything by weight for scrap metal. GL takes the sf-97 and makes a bill of sale transferring the sf-97 to you the buyer. Any dmv that accepts the sf-97 with the first reassignment by GL should not care how many times it is reassigned after that as long as the paperwork trail is in order. In CT as long as you have q1 forms filled out showing the transfer between buyers you are good to go. NY likes to give you a hard time over everything.

That may be the case in CT , but the majority of the other states consider it title jumping unless you are a licensed dealer . Most states require a title tranfer between each sale along with sales tax collected .

 

[05blackduramax]

I got a title from GL and a bill of sale,it took about 22 days. Thanks

 

[Castle Bravo]

I put in for a SF97 on 05/13 and got it today. (05/25) The DLA issued it on the 15th and it was signed by the GL guy on the 22nd. 12 days, 9 business days - pretty good, I think.