How to Title a Vehicle

Titling a vehicle is the process of preparing documentation and registering paperwork to prove that you own a vehicle. Titling is normally done in conjunction with registering a vehicle to be driven on the public roads. You may need to visit a local branch of the Department of Motor Vehicles to submit the paperwork and pay any fees associated with titling. While some DMV centers accept documents by mail, it is usually best to submit everything in person, just in case you make a mistake on any of the required forms.

Instructions

1

Fill out the back of the title document for the vehicle. There is a section labeled "buyer" or "buyer information" on the reverse side of vehicle titles. This is the section you will need to fill out.

2

Have the individual who sold you the vehicle fill out her information on the back of the title in the appropriate sections labeled for the seller of the vehicle.

3

Obtain the proper title registration documentation from the Department of Motor Vehicles. You will want to accompany the seller to the DMV to fill out the paperwork on the title registration application. If this is not possible, have the seller fill out the section of the application that is applicable to the seller and take the application to the DMV.

4

Present the DMV with the old title and the application for a new title.

5

Pay any applicable fees for titling. The DMV will charge a fee for the new title. This fee varies by state.