{ "dataset": "vehicle-title", "title": "Car title transfer and notarization rules by state", "description": "Whether a car title must be notarized for the seller or buyer in each state and DC, bill of sale rules, buyer deadlines, plates and title fees, as free open data.", "url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/data/vehicle-title", "publisher": "MCC Solutions", "license": { "name": "Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)", "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "attribution": "Credit \"MCC Solutions\" and link to https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/data/vehicle-title" }, "checked": "2026-11", "row_count": 51, "accuracy": "Facts come from official government pages as they read on the checked date. Anything not confirmed there is null and named in the row's unconfirmed list. General information, not legal or tax advice; MCC Solutions is not a law firm and we are not lawyers.", "fields": [ { "name": "jurisdiction_code", "type": "string", "meaning": "Two-letter postal code of the state or DC." }, { "name": "jurisdiction", "type": "string", "meaning": "State name (or District of Columbia)." }, { "name": "agency", "type": "string", "meaning": "State motor vehicle agency. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "agency_url", "type": "string (URL)", "meaning": "Its page on selling or titling a vehicle. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "seller_notary.required", "type": "string (code)", "meaning": "Whether the seller's title signature must be notarized." }, { "name": "seller_notary.basis", "type": "string (code)", "meaning": "Whether that answer is stated outright or read from the state's steps." }, { "name": "seller_notary.text", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The seller rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "seller_notary.wording", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "buyer_notary.required", "type": "string (code)", "meaning": "Whether the buyer's signature must be notarized." }, { "name": "buyer_notary.basis", "type": "string (code)", "meaning": "Whether that answer is stated outright or read from the state's steps." }, { "name": "buyer_notary.text", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The buyer rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "buyer_notary.wording", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "bill_of_sale.required", "type": "string (code)", "meaning": "Whether a bill of sale is required." }, { "name": "bill_of_sale.notarized", "type": "string (code)", "meaning": "Whether the bill of sale must be notarized." }, { "name": "bill_of_sale.text", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The bill of sale rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "bill_of_sale.wording", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "odometer.text", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "Odometer disclosure rule. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "deadline.days", "type": "integer", "meaning": "Days the buyer has to title or register." }, { "name": "deadline.unit", "type": "string (code)", "meaning": "Calendar or business days." }, { "name": "deadline.text", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The deadline in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "deadline.wording", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "plates.stay", "type": "string (code)", "meaning": "Whether plates stay with the seller, go with the car or it varies." }, { "name": "plates.text", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The plate rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "plates.wording", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "fee.amount", "type": "number (US dollars)", "meaning": "Title fee." }, { "name": "fee.text", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "Detail on the fee. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "seller_report.days", "type": "integer", "meaning": "Days the seller has to report the sale." }, { "name": "seller_report.text", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The seller report rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "seller_report.wording", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "notes", "type": "string (free text)", "meaning": "Other points from the official source. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site." }, { "name": "unconfirmed", "type": "array of strings", "meaning": "Fields the official sources read did not confirm for this row. Those values are null." }, { "name": "source_urls", "type": "array of strings", "meaning": "Links to the sources (all of them for jurisdictions with their own page; the main linked source for the others)." }, { "name": "source_kinds", "type": "array of strings", "meaning": "What each link in source_urls is, in the same order: \"official\" (a government page: state agency, legislature, court, county or city) or \"secondary\" (a vetted secondary source, used only where no official page could be read: Cornell LII, Justia (statute text only), FindLaw Codes, Casetext, NCSL, the Uniform Law Commission, the American Bar Association and state bar associations, legal aid networks (LawHelp.org and the state legal help sites), Nolo, the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel, the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the National Center for State Courts, the Eviction Lab, the Tax Foundation, the Sales Tax Institute, the American Payroll Association, SHRM, ADP, Paychex, Bloomberg Tax, Thomson Reuters, Avalara and Sovos). A fact backed only by a secondary source is shown on the site as \" (secondary source)\"." }, { "name": "checked", "type": "date (YYYY-MM-DD)", "meaning": "When the row's sources were opened (YYYY-MM or YYYY-MM-DD). A row with no official source carries the date of the check that found none." }, { "name": "page_url", "type": "string (URL)", "meaning": "The page on mcc-solutionsnj.com that explains this row." } ], "rows": [ { "jurisdiction_code": "AL", "jurisdiction": "Alabama", "agency": "Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division", "agency_url": "https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faq-categories/titles/", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "No. The Department of Revenue says a title assignment doesn't have to be notarized.", "seller_notary.wording": "No, the state of Alabama does not require the assignment of an MSO or title to be notarized.", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.text": null, "buyer_notary.wording": null, "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": null, "bill_of_sale.wording": null, "odometer.text": "The mileage on the buyer's title application has to match the mileage written in the title assignment exactly.", "deadline.days": 20, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer gets a plate within 20 calendar days of buying, and the title application comes first.", "deadline.wording": "shall obtain a license plate within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of acquisition", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "The registrant removes the plate at the sale; it may move to a replacement vehicle.", "plates.wording": "License plates are to be removed by the registrant upon the sale or disposal of the vehicle.", "fee.amount": 15, "fee.text": "$15 title application fee; a designated agent may add a $1.50 commission.", "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": null, "seller_report.wording": null, "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "bill_of_sale" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faq-categories/titles/", "https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/i-just-acquired-a-vehicle-how-many-days-do-i-have-to-title-and-register-this-vehicle/", "https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/when-i-sell-or-otherwise-dispose-of-my-vehicle-does-the-license-plate-remain-on-the-vehicle/" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-alabama" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "AK", "jurisdiction": "Alaska", "agency": "Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles", "agency_url": "https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/selling-a-vehicle-in-alaska/", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "seller_notary.text": "Alaska DMV's seller steps: sign where indicated on the title, complete the Assignment of Vehicle Title by Owner, and send in the Notice of Vehicle Sale; no notary step.", "seller_notary.wording": "the seller(s) must sign where indicated on the title and complete the assignment to the new owner", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.text": null, "buyer_notary.wording": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "no", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": "A bill of sale doesn't move ownership; the signed title does.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "A Bill of Sale is not valid for ownership transfer.", "odometer.text": "The seller certifies the odometer reading on a vehicle less than ten years old.", "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer transfers the vehicle into their name within 30 days of the sale.", "deadline.wording": "you are required to transfer the vehicle into your name within 30 days of the date of sale by obtaining an Alaska title.", "plates.stay": "varies", "plates.text": "Personalized or specialty plates come off at the sale. The page doesn't say what happens to standard plates.", "plates.wording": "If your vehicle has personalized/specialty plates, remove the plates upon sale.", "fee.amount": 15, "fee.text": "$15 title fee, plus $15 to record a lien.", "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": "The seller sends the DMV a report of the sale as soon as possible; no day count is given.", "seller_report.wording": "Send or deliver this to DMV as soon as possible.", "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary" ], "source_urls": [ "https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/selling-a-vehicle-in-alaska/", "https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/titles/", "https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/new-vehicle/" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-alaska" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "AZ", "jurisdiction": "Arizona", "seller_notary.required": "yes", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": 15, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "bill_of_sale", "odometer", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/vehicle-services/buying-and-selling-your-vehicle/selling-your-vehicle" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "AR", "jurisdiction": "Arkansas", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "yes", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": 60, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "plates.stay": null, "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "plates", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/motor-vehicle/faqs-for-dsmv/" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "CA", "jurisdiction": "California", "agency": "California DMV", "agency_url": "https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "seller_notary.text": "The DMV's private-sale steps are that the seller signs the title and the buyer submits it, with no notary step.", "seller_notary.wording": "Private sale / loan payoff: Seller/lienholder signs title. Buyer submits to DMV.", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.text": null, "buyer_notary.wording": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": "A Bill of Sale (REG 135) is one of the forms that may be needed for a transfer.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "These forms may be required when transferring ownership of a vehicle or vessel.", "odometer.text": "The buyer brings a record of the odometer mileage for a vehicle less than 10 years old.", "deadline.days": 10, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer has 10 days after buying to transfer ownership.", "deadline.wording": "Buyers have 10 days after purchasing the vehicle to transfer ownership.", "plates.stay": null, "plates.text": null, "plates.wording": null, "fee.amount": null, "fee.text": null, "seller_report.days": 5, "seller_report.text": "The seller files a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL) within 5 days.", "seller_report.wording": "Sellers must also submit a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL) within 5 days.", "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "plates", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/", "https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/registering-a-vehicle-purchased-from-a-private-party/" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-california" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "CO", "jurisdiction": "Colorado", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "yes", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": null, "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "deadline", "plates", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://dmv.colorado.gov/buying-and-selling" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "CT", "jurisdiction": "Connecticut", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "yes", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": 25, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "odometer", "deadline" ], "source_urls": [ "https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/sell-vehicle" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "DE", "jurisdiction": "Delaware", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "stated", "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "plates.stay": null, "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "bill_of_sale", "plates", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/pdfs/TipsforPrivatelySellingaDelawareTitledVehicle.pdf" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "DC", "jurisdiction": "District of Columbia", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "advised", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "deadline", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://dmv.dc.gov/service/buying-vehicle" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "FL", "jurisdiction": "Florida", "agency": "Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)", "agency_url": "https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/buying-vehicle-florida/buying-private-sale/", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "No. FLHSMV's title transfer procedure says the Transfer of Title by Seller section doesn't need a notary.", "seller_notary.wording": "Notarization is NOT required in the \"Transfer of Title by Seller\" section", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "stated", "buyer_notary.text": "No. The buyer also signs in the Transfer of Title by Seller section, which FLHSMV says doesn't need a notary.", "buyer_notary.wording": "Notarization is NOT required in the \"Transfer of Title by Seller\" section", "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": "Needed for an open title (no buyer name or price in the transfer section): an original or certified copy signed by both seller and buyer. Form HSMV 82050 can serve as the bill of sale.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "an original or certified copy of the bill of sale, signed by the seller and purchaser", "odometer.text": "The odometer disclosure is part of the Florida title.", "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer transfers the title within 30 calendar days to avoid a late transfer penalty.", "deadline.wording": "This must be done within 30 calendar days to avoid a late transfer penalty fee.", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "Plates stay with the seller, not the vehicle.", "plates.wording": "In a sale, license plates stay with seller not the vehicle.", "fee.amount": 75.25, "fee.text": "$75.25 for a title transfer, plus $2.50 if a paper title is printed.", "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": "The seller files a Notice of Sale.", "seller_report.wording": "As of July 2009, Florida law requires all sellers to file a Notice of Sale.", "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [], "source_urls": [ "https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/buying-vehicle-florida/buying-private-sale/", "https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/selling-vehicle-florida/", "https://www.flhsmv.gov/fees/", "https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/proc/tl/tl-11.pdf" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-florida" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "GA", "jurisdiction": "Georgia", "agency": "Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division", "agency_url": "https://dor.georgia.gov/responsibilities-sellers-and-buyers", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "seller_notary.text": "Georgia DOR's steps for a Georgia-titled vehicle: print and sign your name under seller (each joint owner signs); no notary step.", "seller_notary.wording": "Print and sign your name under seller.", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "steps", "buyer_notary.text": "The state's steps have each buyer print and sign; no notary step is listed.", "buyer_notary.wording": "Name and signature of the buyer. If jointly owned, each buyer must print and sign.", "bill_of_sale.required": "advised", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": "A bill of sale (Form T-7) is the suggested proof of sale.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "Proof of sale, such as a Bill of Sale (Form T-7)", "odometer.text": "The odometer reading at the time of transfer goes on the title.", "deadline.days": 7, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer titles and registers within 7 days of the purchase date.", "deadline.wording": "title and register the vehicle within 7 days of the purchase date", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "The seller keeps the plate.", "plates.wording": "The previous owner should keep the vehicle's license plate and any tags.", "fee.amount": 18, "fee.text": "$18 title fee, plus a $20 license plate fee.", "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": null, "seller_report.wording": null, "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [], "source_urls": [ "https://dor.georgia.gov/responsibilities-sellers-and-buyers", "https://georgia.gov/sell-motor-vehicle", "https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/title-motor-vehicles/title-and-register-vehicle-purchased-casual-sale", "https://dor.georgia.gov/transfer-vehicle-titled-georgia" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-georgia" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "HI", "jurisdiction": "Hawaii", "agency": "City and County of Honolulu, Department of Customer Services (Motor Vehicle)", "agency_url": "https://www.honolulu.gov/index.php/cms-csd-menu/site-csd-sitearticles/6442-vehicle-ownership-transfer.html", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "Optional. Honolulu says notarizing the seller's signature isn't required, but it helps avoid a rejection for an irregular signature.", "seller_notary.wording": "Notarization of seller's signature(s) is optional", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.text": null, "buyer_notary.wording": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": "yes", "bill_of_sale.text": "Only when the title wasn't released by the recorded owner in an out-of-county or out-of-state transfer; then the bill of sale must be notarized.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "a notarized bill of sale must be provided.", "odometer.text": "From the 2011 model year on, the odometer reading is recorded; 2010 and older are exempt.", "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer transfers within 30 days of the seller's transfer date on the title; after that a $50 penalty applies.", "deadline.wording": "within 30 days of seller's date of transfer on the Certificate of Title.", "plates.stay": null, "plates.text": null, "plates.wording": null, "fee.amount": 10, "fee.text": "$10 transfer fee within 30 days.", "seller_report.days": 10, "seller_report.text": "The seller sends the Notice of Transfer within 10 days to the county where the vehicle was last registered.", "seller_report.wording": "within 10 days to the county where the vehicle was last registered.", "notes": "Hawaii's counties run vehicle titles. These are the City and County of Honolulu's rules; Hawaii, Maui and Kauai counties may differ.", "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "plates" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.honolulu.gov/index.php/cms-csd-menu/site-csd-sitearticles/6442-vehicle-ownership-transfer.html" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-hawaii" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "ID", "jurisdiction": "Idaho", "agency": "Idaho Transportation Department, DMV", "agency_url": "https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/registrations-plates-titles/vehicle-titles/", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "seller_notary.text": "ITD's titling page asks for the title with proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner; no notary step.", "seller_notary.wording": "proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner or lienholder", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "steps", "buyer_notary.text": "The buyer files the signed-off title within 30 days of the transfer; the application for title is optional in a private sale, and ITD's page has no notary step.", "buyer_notary.wording": "proper signatures releasing interest from the previous owner or lienholder", "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": "Only a fallback when a properly released title can't be had, and it adds steps.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "In the event that a properly released title cannot be obtained, a Bill of Sale may be used.", "odometer.text": "Odometer disclosure applies to vehicles newer than 2010 and under 16,000 lbs.", "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "A buyer with no lienholder files within 30 days of the transfer to avoid a $20 late penalty.", "deadline.wording": "within 30 days of transfer to avoid a $20.00 late-filing penalty.", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "Plates belong to the owner and don't go with the vehicle; the seller can move them to another vehicle they own or buy.", "plates.wording": "The license plates are your property, they do not go with the vehicle.", "fee.amount": 14, "fee.text": "$14 plus the county's administrative fee.", "seller_report.days": 5, "seller_report.text": "The seller files the release of liability within 5 days of delivering the vehicle.", "seller_report.wording": "To be paid by seller or transferor with filing of form within 5 days of vehicle delivery.", "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [], "source_urls": [ "https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/registrations-plates-titles/vehicle-titles/", "https://apps.itd.idaho.gov/apps/dmv-audio/documents/DLChapter10.pdf", "https://itd.idaho.gov/?p=3251" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-idaho" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "IL", "jurisdiction": "Illinois", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": null, "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "bill_of_sale", "odometer", "deadline", "plates", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxinformation/sales/vehicle.html" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "IN", "jurisdiction": "Indiana", "agency": "Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)", "agency_url": "https://secure.in.gov/bmv/titles/buying-and-selling/", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "seller_notary.text": "Indiana BMV's seller steps: every owner signs and prints in the seller section and fills in the odometer, sale date, price and buyer details; no notary step.", "seller_notary.wording": "all vehicle owners must sign and print their names in the seller section prior to the sale.", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "steps", "buyer_notary.text": "The buyer checks that the seller completed both the seller and purchaser sections of the title, then applies for the title at a branch within 45 days and pays sales tax there; the BMV page has no notary step.", "buyer_notary.wording": "ensure the seller has completed in their entirety both the seller and purchaser sections on the certificate of title", "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": "no", "bill_of_sale.text": "Only in very limited cases can a bill of sale transfer ownership; it can't replace a required title, and it doesn't have to be notarized.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "The bill of sale is not required to be notarized or signed under penalties for perjury.", "odometer.text": "A separate odometer disclosure statement (State Form 43230) is needed when the title's odometer section isn't completed.", "deadline.days": 45, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer applies for the title within 45 days of buying.", "deadline.wording": "The certificate of title must be applied for within 45 days after the vehicle is purchased or otherwise acquired.", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "The seller takes the plate off at the sale.", "plates.wording": "The seller should remove the license plate from the vehicle at the time of the transaction.", "fee.amount": 15, "fee.text": "$15 title application fee; a $30 late penalty applies after 45 days.", "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": null, "seller_report.wording": null, "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [], "source_urls": [ "https://secure.in.gov/bmv/titles/buying-and-selling/", "https://secure.in.gov/bmv/titles/buying-and-selling/proof-of-vehicle-ownership-bill-of-sale", "https://secure.in.gov/bmv/titles/files/Out_of_State_Title_Transfer_Packet.pdf", "https://faqs.in.gov/hc/en-us/articles/4409233249812-I-m-selling-a-vehicle-What-do-I-need-to-fill-out-the-title" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-indiana" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "IA", "jurisdiction": "Iowa", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "bill_of_sale", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://iowadot.gov/registration-plates/buy-sell-vehicles/how-sell-vehicle" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "KS", "jurisdiction": "Kansas", "agency": "Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles", "agency_url": "https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovtitleused.html", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "No. Most title assignments completed in Kansas don't need a notary; lien releases do.", "seller_notary.wording": "does not require most title assignments, title applications and bills of sale completed within Kansas to be notarized", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "stated", "buyer_notary.text": "No. Most title applications completed in Kansas don't need a notary.", "buyer_notary.wording": "does not require most title assignments, title applications and bills of sale completed within Kansas to be notarized", "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": "no", "bill_of_sale.text": "Needed when the title assignment has no space for the price (page 2 of Form TR-12); most Kansas bills of sale don't need a notary.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "a Bill of Sale (page 2 of Form TR-12) will also be required", "odometer.text": "The back of the title carries the price, the sale date and the odometer reading.", "deadline.days": 60, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer registers within 60 days of the purchase date.", "deadline.wording": "vehicle registration must be made within 60 days from date of purchase.", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "The seller always removes the plates from a vehicle that's been sold.", "plates.wording": "Always remove the license plate(s) from a vehicle or trailer you have sold or disposed of.", "fee.amount": 10, "fee.text": "$10 title fee.", "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": null, "seller_report.wording": null, "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [], "source_urls": [ "https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovtitleused.html", "https://www.ksrevenue.gov/dovtitlefaq.html" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-kansas" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "KY", "jurisdiction": "Kentucky", "agency": "Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (County Clerk offices)", "agency_url": "https://drive.ky.gov/Vehicles/Pages/Vehicle-Titling.aspx", "seller_notary.required": "yes", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "Yes. The seller signs the back of the title in front of a notary.", "seller_notary.wording": "In the sale of a vehicle, the seller must sign the back of the title in the presence of a notary.", "buyer_notary.required": "yes", "buyer_notary.basis": "stated", "buyer_notary.text": "Yes. The county clerk asks for the Kentucky title with both the seller and the buyer notarized.", "buyer_notary.wording": "Kentucky Certificate or Title (seller and buyer both notarized)", "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": null, "bill_of_sale.wording": null, "odometer.text": "Only the seller can disclose the mileage when the title is updated.", "deadline.days": 15, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The title is transferred to the new owner within 15 days, at the County Clerk's office.", "deadline.wording": "the title must be transferred to the new owner within 15 days.", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "The plate doesn't stay on the vehicle; the seller keeps it and may move it to another vehicle (KRS 186.190).", "plates.wording": "the registration plate shall not remain upon the motor vehicle, but shall be retained by the seller", "fee.amount": null, "fee.text": null, "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": null, "seller_report.wording": null, "notes": "Selling to someone from another state: the seller returns the Kentucky plate to the County Clerk.", "unconfirmed": [ "bill_of_sale", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://drive.ky.gov/Vehicles/Pages/Vehicle-Titling.aspx", "https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=56144", "https://rowancountyclerk.ky.gov/motor-vehicles/auto/transfers/" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-kentucky" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "LA", "jurisdiction": "Louisiana", "seller_notary.required": "yes", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": "yes", "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": null, "fee.amount": 68.5, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "deadline", "plates" ], "source_urls": [ "https://expresslane.la.gov/omv/vehicles/title-and-registration/used-title-registration/" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "ME", "jurisdiction": "Maine", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "yes", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": 33, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "odometer", "deadline" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/vehicles/register-a-passenger-vehicle" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "MD", "jurisdiction": "Maryland", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": "some", "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": 200, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "deadline" ], "source_urls": [ "https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/title-vehicle/private-party-purchase" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "MA", "jurisdiction": "Massachusetts", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "steps", "bill_of_sale.required": "advised", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "deadline", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.mass.gov/guides/private-party-car-sales" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "MI", "jurisdiction": "Michigan", "agency": "Michigan Secretary of State", "agency_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/sos/vehicle/ownership", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "seller_notary.text": "The Secretary of State's list asks only for the original title filled out and signed by the buyers and sellers.", "seller_notary.wording": "Original title filled out and signed by the purchasers and sellers.", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "steps", "buyer_notary.text": "The buyer brings the title signed by both sides; 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it lists notarization only for other forms, such as lien releases.", "seller_notary.wording": "All sellers and buyers must hand print and sign their names.", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "steps", "buyer_notary.text": "The DVS titles booklet has buyers hand print and sign their names, with no notary step.", "buyer_notary.wording": "All sellers and buyers must hand print and sign their names.", "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": null, "bill_of_sale.wording": null, "odometer.text": "Odometer disclosure applies for 20 years to model year 2011 and newer.", "deadline.days": 10, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The transfer on the title takes place within ten days of the sale.", "deadline.wording": "the transfer of ownership must take place on the certificate of title within ten days of the date of sale.", "plates.stay": "vehicle", "plates.text": "The plate and registration tax go to the new owner, with some exceptions.", "plates.wording": "the license plate and registration taxes are assigned to the new owner.", "fee.amount": 8.25, "fee.text": "$8.25 title fee.", "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": "The seller may also need to report the sale online.", "seller_report.wording": "The seller may also be required to make a Report of Sale online.", "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [ "bill_of_sale" ], "source_urls": [ "https://assets.dps.mn.gov/files/dvs/BuyingorSellingMotorVehicle_Just_the_Facts.pdf", "https://assets.dps.mn.gov/files/dvs/dvs-minnesota-titles-booklet.pdf" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-minnesota" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "MS", "jurisdiction": "Mississippi", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "business", "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": 9, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "bill_of_sale", "odometer" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.dor.ms.gov/tagstitles/title-frequently-asked-questions" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "MO", "jurisdiction": "Missouri", "agency": "Missouri Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Bureau", "agency_url": "https://dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/selling-a-vehicle.html", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "No. The seller's and buyer's signatures on the back of the title don't need to be notarized.", "seller_notary.wording": "These signatures do not need to be notarized.", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "stated", "buyer_notary.text": "No. The state says the signatures on the back of the title don't need a notary.", "buyer_notary.wording": "These signatures do not need to be notarized.", "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": "The seller reports the sale with a Notice of Sale (Form 5049) or a Bill of Sale (Form 1957).", "bill_of_sale.wording": "must submit a completed Notice of Sale (Form 5049) or Bill of Sale (Form 1957) form to report the sale", "odometer.text": "The seller writes in the odometer reading and the sale date.", "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer applies for a title within 30 days of the purchase date.", "deadline.wording": "apply for title in your name within 30 days of the purchase date.", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "The seller removes the plates, valid or expired, before the buyer takes the vehicle.", "plates.wording": "remove your license plates (whether they are valid or expired)", "fee.amount": 8.5, "fee.text": "$8.50 title fee, plus a $9.00 title processing fee at the license office.", "seller_report.days": 30, "seller_report.text": "The seller reports the sale to the Department within 30 days.", "seller_report.wording": "must report the sale within 30 days to the Department.", "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [], "source_urls": [ "https://dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/selling-a-vehicle.html", "https://dor.mo.gov/faq/motor-vehicle/titling-registration.html", "https://dor.mo.gov/forms/1659A.pdf" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-missouri" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "MT", "jurisdiction": "Montana", "agency": "Montana Motor Vehicle Division (Department of Justice)", "agency_url": "https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/Buy-Sell-Vehicle-Brochure_Sept-2014.pdf", "seller_notary.required": "yes", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "Yes. 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bill of sale for your records) without a notary step, but neither page says in so many words whether a notary is needed, so that cell stays blank.", "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary" ], "source_urls": [ "https://dmv.nv.gov/title.htm", "https://dmv.nv.gov/faqs.htm", "https://dmv.nv.gov/pdfforms/Guides/SellingGuide.pdf" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-nevada" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "NH", "jurisdiction": "New Hampshire", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": 20, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "plates.stay": null, "fee.amount": 35, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "bill_of_sale", "odometer", "plates" ], "source_urls": [ 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60, "fee.text": "$60 for a standard vehicle; $85 with one lien, $110 with two.", "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": null, "seller_report.wording": null, "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [], "source_urls": [ "https://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicles/transowner.htm", "https://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicles/preowntitle.htm" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-new-jersey" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "NM", "jurisdiction": "New Mexico", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "deadline", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/vehicles/vehicle-registration/vehicle-titles/" ], 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"source_urls": [ "https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/title-registration/vehicle/Pages/default.aspx" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "ND", "jurisdiction": "North Dakota", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": 5, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "deadline" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.nd.gov/faq/transportation-faq" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "OH", "jurisdiction": "Ohio", "seller_notary.required": "yes", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", 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"https://oklahoma.gov/service/all-services/auto-vehicle/vehicle-titles.html" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "OR", "jurisdiction": "Oregon", "agency": "Oregon DMV (ODOT Driver & Motor Vehicle Services)", "agency_url": "https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/vehicle/buysell.aspx", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "seller_notary.text": "Oregon DMV's seller steps: sign and date the back of the title or a bill of sale; no notary step.", "seller_notary.wording": "Sign and date either the back of the title or a Bill of Sale.", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.text": null, "buyer_notary.wording": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": "Only when the seller's name isn't on the title.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "If the seller’s name is not on the title, get a Bill of Sale from them.", "odometer.text": "An odometer disclosure is part of the transfer.", "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The buyer applies for title within 30 days.", "deadline.wording": "Apply for title within 30 days.", "plates.stay": null, "plates.text": null, "plates.wording": null, "fee.amount": 101, "fee.text": "From $101 to $116 for a passenger vehicle depending on fuel economy, $192 if all-electric; late transfers add $25 or $50.", "seller_report.days": 10, "seller_report.text": "The seller notifies DMV of the sale within 10 days.", "seller_report.wording": "notify DMV of the sale within 10 days.", "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "plates" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/vehicle/buysell.aspx", "https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/fees/vehicle.aspx" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-oregon" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "PA", "jurisdiction": "Pennsylvania", "agency": "PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services", "agency_url": "https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/vehicle-services/title-and-registration/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle", "seller_notary.required": "yes", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "Yes. 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the steps have no notary.", "buyer_notary.wording": "Signed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) with the sales price clearly shown.", "bill_of_sale.required": null, "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": null, "bill_of_sale.wording": null, "odometer.text": "The seller gives a properly signed title with the sale date and odometer reading.", "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The vehicle is titled in the buyer's name within 30 days of the sale.", "deadline.wording": "Vehicles are required to be titled in the buyer's name within 30 days from the date of sale.", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "The seller may keep the plates for another vehicle.", "plates.wording": "The seller may keep their license plates for future transfer to another vehicle.", "fee.amount": 28, "fee.text": "$28 or $33, depending on the county.", "seller_report.days": 30, "seller_report.text": "The seller files the vehicle transfer notification within 30 days of the sale.", "seller_report.wording": "When you file the notification within 30 days from the date of sale.", "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [ "bill_of_sale" ], "source_urls": [ "https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle", "https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/out-of-state-and-foreign-vehicles" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-texas" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "UT", "jurisdiction": "Utah", "agency": "Utah DMV (State Tax Commission)", "agency_url": "https://dmv.utah.gov/other-services-overview/buying-selling/responsibilities/", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "No. The DMV says no notary is needed to sign off on a title.", "seller_notary.wording": "No notary is needed to sign off on a title.", "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.text": null, "buyer_notary.wording": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "advised", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": "The DMV says to write up a bill of sale; handwritten or typed is fine.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "It is important to write up a bill of sale when selling an automobile.", "odometer.text": "Form TC-891 is filled out and signed by the owner and the buyer.", "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "deadline.text": null, "deadline.wording": null, "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "The seller removes the plates unless they're being sold with the vehicle.", "plates.wording": "Unless the plates are being sold with the vehicle, please remove your license plate from the vehicle.", "fee.amount": null, "fee.text": null, "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": "The seller reports the vehicle as sold to the DMV.", "seller_report.wording": "Report the vehicle as sold to the Division of Motor Vehicles.", "notes": "Utah law has the seller provide the title within 48 hours of the sale.", "unconfirmed": [ "buyer_notary", "deadline", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://dmv.utah.gov/other-services-overview/buying-selling/responsibilities/" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-utah" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "VT", "jurisdiction": "Vermont", "seller_notary.required": null, "seller_notary.basis": null, "buyer_notary.required": null, "buyer_notary.basis": null, "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "deadline.days": null, "deadline.unit": null, "plates.stay": "seller", "fee.amount": null, "seller_report.days": null, "unconfirmed": [ "seller_notary", "buyer_notary", "deadline", "fee" ], "source_urls": [ "https://dmv.vermont.gov/tax-title/vehicle-title" ], "source_kinds": [ "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "VA", "jurisdiction": "Virginia", "agency": "Virginia DMV", "agency_url": "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/buy-sell", "seller_notary.required": "no", "seller_notary.basis": "steps", "seller_notary.text": "Virginia DMV's seller steps: print and sign as seller (every owner on the title signs); no notary step.", "seller_notary.wording": "Print and sign your name as seller(s) - all owners listed on the title must sign", "buyer_notary.required": "no", "buyer_notary.basis": "steps", "buyer_notary.text": "The buyer signs and prints their full name as buyer in Section A of a Virginia title; no notary step.", "buyer_notary.wording": "Sign and print your full name as the \"buyer\" in Section A of the title", "bill_of_sale.required": "some", "bill_of_sale.notarized": null, "bill_of_sale.text": "As proof of the price, a bill of sale can be a handwritten statement signed by both parties.", "bill_of_sale.wording": "The bill of sale can be a handwritten statement signed by the seller and purchaser", "odometer.text": "The odometer reading comes from the vehicle itself; no guessing.", "deadline.days": 30, "deadline.unit": "calendar", "deadline.text": "The new owner applies for a title within 30 days of the purchase.", "deadline.wording": "Any person, within 30 days of purchase or moving into Virginia, shall apply for a certificate of ownership.", "plates.stay": "seller", "plates.text": "The seller removes the plates before the buyer takes the vehicle.", "plates.wording": "The seller should remove the license plates from the vehicle before allowing the buyer to take possession of the vehicle", "fee.amount": 15, "fee.text": "$15 titling fee, plus sales and use tax.", "seller_report.days": null, "seller_report.text": "The seller notifies DMV of the sale.", "seller_report.wording": "You must notify DMV you have sold, traded or donated your vehicle.", "notes": null, "unconfirmed": [], "source_urls": [ "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/buy-sell", "https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/title", "https://select.dmv.virginia.gov/select/help/vlic/vlic3000.pdf" ], "source_kinds": [ "official", "official", "official" ], "checked": "2026-11", "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-virginia" }, { "jurisdiction_code": "WA", "jurisdiction": "Washington", "agency": "Washington State Department of Licensing (DOL)", "agency_url": "https://dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/vehicles/buying-and-selling-vehicle/buy-and-register-vehicle", "seller_notary.required": "some", "seller_notary.basis": "stated", "seller_notary.text": "Some cases. 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