Over here in I DEE HO they're getting more stringent on titles in all aspects of the vehicle's life. The scrappers have to have a MATCHING title or the vehicle body has to be cut up, literally, and brought in at different times for each chunk.
I've had issues with a 'clear' title but the vehicle has been through several owners who did not register or change the title into they're name. Getting a useable title several layers down is a REAL pain in the patooty. I've just 'found' a '52 Stude that I'm interested in Pro Streeting but, again it's several layers down . I will NOT buy it if it doesn't have a title in the CURRENT owner's name. Legally, the bill of sale has to be in the same name and matching signature as on the title release line.