In Washington, DC, you are required to have a valid car title if you live or work in the city. New residents have 60 days to register their vehicles. You will also need your car title if you are going to sell, transfer, or gift the vehicle. Your car title is important, but the title recovery process can be tedious. If you want to take this on alone, we have outlined the process below. But if you would rather have a partner who can streamline the process, package the paperwork, and guide you from start to finish, then click the link below to get in touch with our team today.
There are several forms you will need to complete, as well as some key information you need to have ready:
You will also need to pay several fees, including:
Your car title lien release signifies that your lender has been repaid in full, and therefore no longer has a legal claim to your vehicle. Once you finish paying off the loan, your lender will notify the DMV—typically within 10 business days. Lenders using the electronic system, ELT, will notify the DMV directly, and the DMV will send you a new, paper title without the prior lender information listed. If your lender does not use the ELT, they will mail you the original paper title with their stamp and signature on the back. You can then take this along with the other documentation outlined above to the DMV for a new, clear title.
We Help with Car Titles
At CarTitles.com, we are here to simplify the vehicle title recovery process. Our goal is to make this as streamlined and stress-free for you as possible. We will gather the documents, confirm the fees, and send you an easy-to-follow packet complete with return envelopes. Whether you started the process on your own and decided to get assistance, or you are at the beginning of your car title journey, reach out by clicking the link below. We look forward to helping you.
