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  1. Car and Driver
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    How to Sign Over a Car Title: Everything You Need to …

    • If you sell your car, you'll need to sign over the title to the new owner. Signing over your car title is important because the buyer will need this information to register the vehicle with their DMV office. The ca… See more

    Release Ownership of The Vehicle

    The seller can release ownership of the car by signing the title. It's important that the person listed as the owner on the title is the one to sign it. If the vehicle's title has more than one n… See more

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    Create A Bill of Sale

    Some states require a bill of sale when you transfer a car title. It may be a good idea to always create a bill of sale, just in case. A bill of sale is a document that tells the Departmen… See more

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    Take The Signed Title to The DMV

    Once signed, the buyer takes the signed title to the DMV to register the vehicle. With this document, the state then creates a new title and registration. The DMV may ask for additional i… See more

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    How to Sign Over A Car Title in Unique Situations

    Sometimes, signing over a car title can be more difficult, especially if the vehicle belongs to deceased owners or there's a lien on the vehicle. Here are a few unique situations:… See more

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    Who should sign a car title?
    It's important that the person listed as the owner on the title is the one to sign it. If the vehicle's title has more than one name, both people listed need to sign it when releasing ownership. This is not the case if the title lists the first person's name and then the word "or" followed by the second person's name.
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    Release Ownership of The Vehicle
    Create A Bill of Sale
    Take The Signed Title to The DMV
    How to Sign Over A Car Title in Unique Situations
    Who should sign a car title?
     

  1. Steps For Signing Over a Car Title

    • 1. Locate your title
    • 2. Meet the buyer for a test drive
    • 3. Sign the bill of sale
    • 4. Get paid
    • 5. Sign over the title
    • 6. Take off license plates (except CA and MN)

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    How do I sign over a car title?
    The state will issue the new ownership form to the beneficiary, who can then sign the title when selling it to a new owner. Signing over a car title without signing in the proper place or having all the information your state requires can slow down the process. Here are a few tips for signing over a car title:

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    What does it mean to sign over a car title?
    Signing over a car title means that you're transferring ownership to a new buyer. Transferring ownership is important whether you're selling your vehicle privately or to a dealership. Some states may have unique requirements, including a bill of sale. If you sell your car, you'll need to sign over the title to the new owner.

    How to Sign Over a Car Title: Everything You Need to Know - Car and D…

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    Who should sign a car title?
    It's important that the person listed as the owner on the title is the one to sign it. If the vehicle's title has more than one name, both people listed need to sign it when releasing ownership. This is not the case if the title lists the first person's name and then the word "or" followed by the second person's name.

    How to Sign Over a Car Title: Everything You Need to Know - Car and D…

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    How do I take a name off a car title?
    To take a name off of a car title, first check how the names are currently listed. If the car is owned by one owner "and" the other, both owners need to sign to make the transfer; if they're listed as "or" or "and/or," only one owner needs to sign.

    How to Take a Name off a Car Title: An Easy Expert Guide - wikiHow

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    Where can I register a vehicle after signing a bill of sale?
    After signing, the buyer must keep an original copy of the bill of sale and certificate of title to register the vehicle with their local DMV office. DMV Offices By State – Where to register a vehicle. What is a Vehicle Bill of Sale? A vehicle bill of sale records a transaction between a buyer and seller to purchase a motor vehicle.

    Free Motor Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form - Word – eForms

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    How do I know if my car is a co-owned vehicle?
    Prior to purchase, the buyer should also verify the status of the title using their DMV’s online title check feature or a third-party vehicle history report. Often, a vehicle is co-owned by two people. In that case, the title of the vehicle will jointly list both names with either an “and” or an “or” connecting them.

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  3. WikiHow
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    How to Take a Name off a Car Title: An Easy Expert Guide - wikiHow

  4. DMV.ORG
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    Vehicle Release of Liability & Notice of Transfer

    On this page you'll find information about how to submit a release of liability to your state's DMV (or motor vehicle agency) when selling a used vehicle. You can also refer below to find out what other documentation you'll need during …

  5. Kelley Blue Book
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    Car Title Guide: Everything You Need to Know - Kelley …

    Oct 2, 2024 · Car titles show information about the vehicle, including the make and model, VIN, odometer reading, date of sale, the owner’s name and address, and the lienholder if the car is being financed.

  6. DMV.ORG
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    Vehicle Title Transfers - DMV.ORG

  7. WikiHow
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    How to Fill Out a Car Title Transfer: 11 Steps (with …

    Oct 24, 2024 · If the owner has the title, they will need to sign off as the seller, and the person receiving the vehicle will sign as the purchaser. For the sales price write "gift" or "zero $0 dollars." The purchaser can then take the title to …

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    5 Documents Needed to Finish the Sale of a Car - Sell …

    If you already have the vehicle title, you simply need to sign it over to the new owner. If you’re still paying for the car you’re selling, you need to obtain the title from the lienholder (usually a bank).

  9. Autohitch
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    How To Sign Over A Car Title - Autohitch

    Mar 25, 2024 · Sign Over The Title. As the current owner and seller, you’ll need to release your interest and ownership of the vehicle. There is typically a “Transfer of Ownership” or similarly named section on the title where you’ll …

  10. J.D. Power and Associates
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    How to Sign Over a Car Title - J.D. Power and Associates

    Oct 1, 2024 · How to Sign Over a Car Title with a Loan. Transferring ownership is straightforward when only one name is on the title, but in many cases, a seller may have an outstanding loan on their vehicle, which means the lienholder or …

  11. eForms
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    Free Motor Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form - Word – …

    Motor Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form. A motor vehicle bill of sale is between a buyer and a seller of a car, truck, or motorcycle. It is signed as the last step in the sales process after both parties have received possession of the exchange.