Into the Wilderness - The "Vehicle"
The stark reality related to property converted to vehicles through registrations, plates, and titles
Do you Like the Dealership?
Ever gone to a dealership for an automobile? Did you know it is unlawful for the dealership to make you register your automobile with the State? Did you know it is unlawful for the man or woman acting as agent for the dealership to force you to get State-of-State tags for the automobile? Do you need a driver’s license to purchase that automobile?
Let’s first cover the adhesion contracts in the form of the certificate of title and registration.
Understanding “Certificate of Title” and Color of Title Ownership Including Registration
A Certificate of Title issued by a State of State organization does not constitute true ownership of a vehicle, but rather a color of title—meaning it appears to confer ownership but does not convey actual legal title. The Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) or Manufacturer's Statement of Origin (MSO) is the original title, which is surrendered to the State at the time of vehicle registration. The plates are jurisdictional control proof that you contracted into their system with the license and registration.
1. Key Legal Definitions
Color of Title
Black’s Law Dictionary (5th Edition) defines “color of title” as:
“That which in appearance is title, but which in reality is no title.”
This means that while a Certificate of Title appears to give ownership, it does not transfer actual ownership.
Registered Owner vs. Legal Owner
“Registered Owner”: The person or entity listed on the Certificate of Title who has the right to use the vehicle but does not hold true legal title.
“Legal Owner”: The entity that actually holds the true ownership of the vehicle. In most cases, this is the State of State organization that holds the original Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO/MSO).
2. The Certificate of Title as an Indication, Not Proof of Ownership
Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO/MSO) and Vehicle Ownership
The MCO or MSO is the original document that establishes title to a vehicle before it is transferred to the State.
When purchasing a new car, the dealership is required to surrender the MCO/MSO to the State’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in exchange for a Certificate of Title.
The State keeps the original title and issues a Certificate of Title to the registered owner.
The Certificate of Title is not actual ownership but evidence that ownership has been transferred to the State.
Legal Precedent Supporting This Concept
Hale v. Henkel, 201 U.S. 43 (1906)
“The individual may stand upon his constitutional rights as a citizen. He is entitled to carry on his private business in his own way. His power to contract is unlimited. He owes no duty to the State or to his neighbors to divulge his business, or to open his doors to an investigation, so far as it may tend to incriminate him. He owes no such duty to the State, since he receives nothing therefrom, beyond the protection of his life and property. His rights are such as existed by the law of the land [i.e., common law]. They are not derived from the [state] Constitution, but existed long before it. They are rights which the state Constitution only recognizes and guarantees.”
Implication: Since an individual is not required to surrender their rights, the forced registration of property under a “State of State” entity transfers control to the government, limiting private ownership rights.
Shuttlesworth v. Birmingham 394 U.S. 147 (1969).
"A municipal ordinance which makes the peaceful enjoyment of freedoms which the Constitution guarantees contingent upon the uncontrolled will of an official—as by requiring a permit or license which may be granted or withheld in the discretion of such official—is an unconstitutional censorship or prior restraint upon the enjoyment of those freedoms."
Implication: Once a vehicle is registered, the right to use the vehicle is converted into a State-granted privilege. U.S. Supreme Court says No License Necessary To Drive Automobile On Public Highways/Streets
Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1914 Edition) – Title Definition
“Title is the means whereby the owner of lands has the just possession of his property.”
Implication: A Certificate of Title is not title itself but merely a document that represents the existence of a title elsewhere—in this case, retained by the State.
3. Statutory and UCC Basis for State Ownership of Registered Vehicles
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
UCC 1-201(35) – “Security Interest”
“‘Owner’ means a person having the right to use and enjoy property subject to the security interest of another.”
Implication: When a vehicle is registered with the State, the State retains the primary interest in the title, while the registrant only has the right to use the vehicle.
UCC 9-203(a) – Attachment and Enforceability of Security Interests
States that a security interest attaches when value is given, and the debtor has rights in the collateral.
Implication: When an individual registers a vehicle, the State assumes a superior security interest, reducing the registered owner to a mere user or operator.
State Codes and Regulations
Most DMV regulations explicitly state that a "Certificate of Title" does not represent full ownership.
The actual title is retained by the State, making the registrant a mere user.
4. Conclusion: The Certificate of Title as a State-Controlled Document
A Certificate of Title does not confer actual ownership; it is only evidence that a title exists elsewhere.
The true title (MCO/MSO) is surrendered to the State at registration, making the State the de facto legal owner.
The “Registered Owner” is merely a trustee or beneficiary who is allowed use of the vehicle, not actual ownership.
This system creates a “Color of Title,” appearing as ownership while the State retains the actual title.
I would also caution the use of the term "natural person" as that has been changed in statutes to mean an individual and human being which is an infant at all stages of development.
1 U.S. Code § 8 - “Person”, “human being”, “child”, and “individual” as including born-alive infant
(a)
In determining the meaning of any Act of Congress, or of any ruling, regulation, or interpretation of the various administrative bureaus and agencies of the United States, the words “person”, “human being”, “child”, and “individual”, shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development.
And... a human is having the form or character of a man per Ballentine's Law Dictionary. The etymology is "hu-man" or "hue-man" is the color of man. It is not a man. This was used by the 1302 Papal Bull Unum Sanctum to gain jurisdiction of people by reclassifying them as "human" rather than man and woman.
State of State Example
Specific to Pennsylvania:
In Pennsylvania, the legal framework governing vehicle titles indicates that a Certificate of Title serves as evidence of vehicle ownership but does not necessarily confer absolute ownership rights to the holder. The true ownership may be subject to security interests or liens, reflecting a division between legal title and equitable ownership.
1. Definition and Purpose of Certificate of Title
Evidence of Ownership: The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code requires that every vehicle operated within the state have a Certificate of Title issued by the Department of Transportation. This certificate serves as prima facie evidence of vehicle ownership. However, it does not, in itself, negate the existence of security interests or other claims on the vehicle.
Reference: 75 Pa.C.S. § 1103.1(a)
2. Security Interests and Liens
Perfection of Security Interests: Under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), a security interest in a vehicle is perfected by indicating the lien on the Certificate of Title. This process ensures that the lienholder's interest is publicly noted, establishing priority over subsequent claims.
Reference: 13 Pa.C.S. § 9102
Implication: The presence of a lien noted on the Certificate of Title signifies that while the individual possesses the vehicle and holds the certificate, the legal title may reside with the lienholder until the security interest is satisfied.
3. Transfer and Assignment of Title
Owner's Responsibilities: Upon the sale or transfer of a vehicle, the owner must execute an assignment and warranty of title to the transferee. This process involves endorsing the Certificate of Title to reflect the change in ownership.
Reference: 75 Pa.C.S. § 1111(a)
Dealer Transactions: Licensed dealers may handle titles differently, especially when a lien is involved. In such cases, the dealer is not required to deliver the Certificate of Title at the time of vehicle delivery but must obtain the necessary powers of attorney to execute the transfer appropriately.
Reference: 75 Pa.C.S. § 1111(a.1)
4. Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) and Initial Ownership
Initial Title Issuance: When a new vehicle is sold, the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO) is surrendered to the Department of Transportation to obtain a Certificate of Title. The MCO represents the vehicle's origin and initial ownership before any state-issued title.
Reference: PennDOT Form MV-1 Instructions
Implication: The surrender of the MCO and issuance of a state Certificate of Title signifies the state's recognition of the vehicle's ownership status, subject to any recorded liens or security interests.
Conclusion
In Pennsylvania, a Certificate of Title is a crucial document evidencing vehicle ownership but does not necessarily confer absolute ownership free of encumbrances. The existence of liens or security interests, as noted on the title, indicates that the vehicle is subject to claims by secured parties. Therefore, while the certificate holder has possessory rights, full legal ownership may be contingent upon satisfying any outstanding security interests.
Now, ask yourself, what is the definition of "person", "owner", "vehicle", "motor vehicle", "drive", "driving", etc... Are they the same as "man", "woman", "claim", "property", "Automobile", "travel"?
If it is not spelled the same, it does not mean the same thing.
How to revoke the invalid contract
This information, as always, is NOT legal advice as “legal” is the undoing of God’s law. Providing knowledge is never legal advice.
You had no idea you did not actually own the automobile they renamed a “vehicle”, did you?
Below are two options if you wish to take full title back. Send back your driver’s license, plates and registration back to your DMV with the following Notice:
Example 1 - correspondence similar to the Errant Sovereign’s Handbook example:
John-Michael: Doe, a man
c/o PO Box XXX
City, State
Without USDC [XXXXX]
License/Account
No. XXXXXXXX
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of Motor Vehicles
BMV Return Tag Unit
P.O. Box 68597
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8597
RE: Notice of Praecipe, Contract Termination, Notice to Principals is Notice to Agents; Notice to Agents is Notice to Principals,
Greetings,
You will please take notice that i, recently discovered that there are certain political liabilities which attach to the above numbered driver’s license account which, if they had been fully disclosed to me at the time i, was induced into said consent contract, would have dissuaded me from consenting same. i, am not a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and obtain no consideration for the consent contract. As evidenced by enclosed wallet card, which is being returned to you, said contract is void for lack of residency. For these reasons and on that basis i, am hereby expressly terminating said consent contract and do hereby rescind my signature from and declare void any and all forms, cards and instruments which may evidence anything to the contrary. My sovereign consent is hereby expressly withdrawn and reserved until further notice. This includes all revocable trust contracts for care of title and license plates, if applicable, included herein. All Certificate of Title are null and void on their face. All MCO/MCS currently held in safe keeping are to be immediately returned to my PO Box return address or destroyed with proof of said action.
You, will also forthwith please notify any and all interested parties of this termination action as well as direct/order that all forms, cards, documents and instruments bearing my signature in connection with said account be amended to well and truly reflect this change. No answer to this instruction is required, but acknowledgement of compliance would be appreciated. If any MCO/MCS/Title shall arrive at a future date to your office, you will immediately return to the PO Box return address referenced herein as your services to hold in safekeeping are no longer required.
To the event you are unable or unwilling to comply with this instruction, i, shall alternatively require of you evidence of your Article VI Oath of Fidelity as well as the policy number and name and address of the underwriter of your Bond.
Respectfully,
By:______________________________©
John-Michael: Doe, a man
Without Prejudice, Without Recourse, All Rights Reserved
State Elector
Example 2 - more formal notice:
Notice Of Rebuttal Of Registration, Revocation Of Driver’s License & Plates, And Demand For Return Of Mco/Mso
To: [State Department of Motor Vehicles]
From: [Your Name], a man/woman
Date: [Date]
Subject: Rebuttal of Registration, Revocation of Driver’s License & Plates, and Demand for Return of Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) or Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO)
I. Notice Of Rebuttal
1. i, [Your Name], a man/woman, hereby rebut the presumption that my private automobile is lawfully subject to State registration without full disclosure and voluntary consent.
2. i, revoke any prior presumption that i, knowingly and voluntarily surrendered my absolute ownership rights by registering my private automobile and accepting a Certificate of Title.
3. As no valid lien or financial obligation exists between myself and the State, the continued retention of the MCO/MSO constitutes unlawful conversion of property.
4. i, also revoke and surrender my Driver’s License and Vehicle Plates, as they were obtained and used under the false presumption that i, am a resident subject to the statutory laws of the 50 States, when in fact, no such agreement was made with full disclosure.
5. The issuance and enforcement of the Driver’s License and Plates were done without full disclosure of their contractual and jurisdictional implications, making them invalid as they were entered into under fraudulent misrepresentation.
II. Command For Return Of MCO/MSO
6. i, formally command the return of the Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO) or Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin (MSO) for my private automobile, as i, am the rightful and absolute owner without lien or encumbrance.
7. Provide documentation proving the lawful authority under which the State retains my MCO/MSO if no lienholder exists.
8. If no such authority exists, i, demand the immediate release and return of the MCO/MSO within ten (10) days from receipt of this notice.
9. Furthermore, i, command official confirmation of the cancellation of my driver’s license and the deregistration of my vehicle, as i, no longer consent to be classified as a statutory resident subject to the jurisdiction of the 50 States.
III. Notice Of Fraud And Unlawful Conversion
10. Failure to return the MCO/MSO or provide a lawful justification for its retention shall constitute fraudulent conversion and deprivation of property rights under color of law.
11. Any continued withholding of the MCO/MSO shall be construed as an unlawful financial scheme involving securities fraud, as it enables unauthorized financial activity related to my private property.
12. Any party failing to rebut this notice point-for-point shall be held personally and financially liable and may be subject to legal consequences under:
· 18 U.S.C. §§ 241 & 242 – Conspiracy against rights and deprivation of rights under color of law.
· SEC Rule 10b-5 – Fraud in connection with financial securities transactions.
· UCC 1-305 – Remedies to be liberally administered to prevent injustice.
IV. Final Declaration & Notice Of Default
13. This is a lawful demand, and failure to comply within ten (10) days shall constitute agreement and acceptance that: - No lawful claim exists for the State to retain my MCO/MSO. - The State has engaged in fraudulent conversion of private property. - Further legal action will be taken to enforce my property rights. - My Driver’s License and Plates have been formally revoked and should be removed from any State records.
Dated: [DATE]
By: ______________________________________________
Without Recourse, All Rights Reserved Without Prejudice
[Your Given and Family Name]Notice To Principal Is Notice To Agent, Notice To Agent Is Notice To Principal
Additional Steps
If there is any attempt at rebuttal by the State-of-State business, although they are usually NOT point-by-point rebuttals which results them being in acquiescence in common law, they typically send things back stating they cannot satisfy the request. So, if you are motivated, you can file some of the following:
CLAIM FOR SECURITIES FRAUD UNDER SEC RULE 10b-5, and then an;
AFFIDAVIT OF STATUS ASSERTING NON-RESIDENCY AND REBUTTING JURISDICTION OVER RIGHT TO TRAVEL and then a;
NOTICE OF FRAUD REGARDING LICENSING, REGISTRATION, AND TITLE FRAUD and then a;
DEMAND FOR RESCISSION OF FRAUDULENT AGREEMENTS DUE TO LACK OF FULL DISCLOSURE and then a;
FORMAL CLAIM AGAINST THE STATE FOR SECURITIES FRAUD AND DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS UNDER COLOR OF LAW
Conclusion:
Driver’s license, Certificate of Title, License Plates, and Registration are all unlawful adhesion contracts, color-of-title, security violations, and unlawful property registration under coercion. This all occurs with the State entity taking unlawful title to property in which that same State entity never paid a single dime to toward equitable or intrinsic lawful claim to said property.
What!?
Great article. Great work. Great information. Informative. Concise and succinct. Thank you. Someone has to do this and you just took the pressure off me. Thanks! And once you do these things, and establish your standing, they will leave you alone. You may have to "apply some pressure" in the beginning, but once they know you know who you are and what you are doing, they will note your file and an officer receiving a State National passport will simply return the passport, wish you a good day and leave. Keep up the good work please. This is the one thing Americans most need to learn, other than Real Truth.
Where would one go to have such claims heard? It seems unlikely that any administrative court could or would hear those claims, and likely the judge would attempt to identify "you" (as the strawman) and then reject the claims, despite the affidavit of status.
I had a CMO in my hands after purchasing my most recent vehicle out of state for cash, but then what? I knew I should not surrender it (donate) to the State, yet attempting to travel without plates or a license seems a recipe for recurring conflict with ignorant policy enforcers.
I'm curious if there are men and women who are able to navigate this realm without a driver's license, as it used for identity for so much in daily commerce.
As distasteful as it is, this is one of those situations where one may just have to accept being the grantor beneficiary and play their game.