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Title Transfer Process:So how do you change a vehicle title from one person to another like put a vehicle title into your name is this something you want to do yourself if it is you’re going to need a transfer form from the prior owner of the vehicle if they have that title and they sign it to you you can usually present that to the DMV in many states that have to be notarized take a look at that title document to see if there’s a notary stamp required under the seller signature also if there’s a lien on the vehicle even if it’s paid off at the bank there has to be a lien release authorizing that title to be transferred if you have that documentation ready to get to the DMV double check to make sure it’s proper because if it’s sent to them and there’s an error in addition to fixing that error many times the DMV will then require a vehicle inspection which you may not want to do so make sure it’s right the first time so it doesn’t trigger you to have an inspection.
Sales Tax Considerations:Also what might be triggered as sales tax in some states sales tax is established by the transfer of a vehicle it’s a sales and use tax if the vehicle has jumped title or skipped title there may be more than one sales tax due on the car.
Options for Title Transfer:If you are looking to get the title transfer to your name first determine if you have the prior owners assistance if you do it’s gonna make it much much easier if not look at your options maybe bonded title maybe title recovery maybe even something like a power of attorney might help you get that vehicle title into your name.
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