Vehicle title issue resolved in Wayne County

A vehicle title dispute involving a Wayne County resident and an out-of-county dealership has been resolved nearly three years after the original truck purchase.

Daniel Delarosa purchased a truck from an out-of-county dealership in 2023. Although the dealership facilitated the sale, it never properly transferred the vehicle title to Delarosa as required by law. Shortly after the transaction, the dealership went out of business, leaving the matter unresolved.

Vehicle titles serve as the legal proof of ownership for automobiles and are essential for protecting both consumers and financial institutions. Without a permanent title, Delarosa was unable to establish legal ownership of the vehicle and relied on temporary permits for nearly three years while seeking answers.

Delarosa later filed a complaint with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, which obtained a default judgment against the dealership after discovering it had failed to transfer titles to multiple buyers.

In March 2026 Delarosa contacted the Wayne County Clerk of Courts seeking further assistance in resolving the matter.

Chief of Staff Greg Bolek led the effort to review the complicated ownership history of the truck. Drawing on his investigative background, Bolek determined multiple entities including two dealerships and a lending institution had potential connections to the vehicle and needed to be examined before ownership could legally be established.

After carefully reviewing the case and confirming no other parties retained a legal claim to the truck, the clerk’s office was able to issue Delarosa a permanent title nearly three years after the original purchase.

“There were times I didn’t know if this situation would ever get resolved,” Delarosa said. “The clerk’s office stayed committed to helping me through the process and made sure everything was done the right way. I’m very grateful for their work.”

Wayne County Clerk of Courts Scott Wiggam said staff members worked carefully to review the case and resolve the title issue.

“This case demonstrates the professionalism and persistence of our staff,” Wiggam said. “Greg Bolek and our Title Chief Diana Charbonneau showed a genuine dedication to doing what is right. They didn’t take the easy route. They took the thorough route. I’m incredibly proud of their work and the way they serve the people of Wayne County every day.”