How do I Change a Car Title in Broward County, Florida?

You must present the required documentation when changing a car title in Broward, County Florida. Additionally, you are required to carry at least $10,000 for personal injury protection and a minimum of $10,000 for property damage liability according to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles website. When changing a title, you must also register the car and get a tag for it. You are required to pay the fees associated with the registration, taxes and tag.

Instructions

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Obtain a copy of the original title for the vehicle with the seller's and buyer's information completed on the back on the title. Make sure the seller signs the title exactly the way it is printed on the title.

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Get a bill of sale for the vehicle. Include the make and model, vehicle identification number, sales price and names of the parties involved to adhere to Florida state law. Also, make sure the bill of sale is dated and signed.

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Purchase insurance for the vehicle. Insurance is required in the state of Florida before changing a title or registering a vehicle. For a personal vehicle, such as a car, you must supply a binder, certificate of insurance, copy of a policy or the automobile identification card as proof.

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Visit the Florida Department of Motor Vehicle Department for Broward, County at the nearest office listed in the resources below. Make sure the office has a Tax Collector's office by scrolling to the bottom of the page. The tax collector's office changes your title.

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Provide the clerk with the documents required to change your title, including the original title, bill of sale, proof of insurance and photo identification. Pay the fee as directed.