Buying a car without a title is a risk, and will require extra effort to get a valid title before you can register it. Bought a Vehicle Without A Title?Failure to title a vehicle within 30 days from the date of sale may result in delinquent transfer penalties. Locate your original title or request a certified copy from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. The new owner must give the original bill of sale to the DMV along with the other required proofs of ownership when they title and register the vehicle.