Can a car title be re-assigned to another person?

EXCEPT FOR 1986 OR OLDER, A CURRENT TITLE CLEAR OF ANY LIENS IS REQUIRED BY THE STATE BEFORE IT WILL RE-ASSIGN THE TITLE TO ANOTHER PERSON. IN EFFECT, ITS THE TITLE THAT IS ACTUALLY BOUGHT AND SOLD, THE VEHICLE IS WHAT COMES WITH BUYING THE TITLE.

How to get the title to my car if the title was lost and?

First, that you purchased the car, the seller assigned the title to you, and you lost it. You can apply for a “lost-assigned title” in most states. You obviously must provide documentation that the title was assigned to you (hopefully a photocopy AND/OR an assignment, bill of sale, odometer statement etc.

What happens if the title is not in Your Name?

If the title to your car is not in your name, there are a couple of possibilities. First, that you purchased the car, the seller assigned the title to you, and you lost it. You can apply for a “lost-assigned title” in most states.

Where can I get the title to my car?

According to It Still Runs, the best way to obtain your title is to figure out your proximity to the lender’s office and your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office. Other factors include if you need the title quickly for a potential sale or just want to have the title on file.

Can a title be signed when you sell a car?

When you go to sell a vehicle, you can have the title signed around by the buyer and seller, but that is not a guarantee that the buyer will then go to the Department of Motor Vehicles and get the title officially transferred and registered in their name.

When does it matter who has the title to a car?

It doesn’t matter who has the paper title because if there’s a lienholder’s information provided on the title, that lienholder can have a right to the vehicle. This lienholder could be a family member, co-buyer, or lender that at one time had ownership rights to the vehicle.

What do I need to transfer the title to a used car?

If you buy a used car, you must not only submit a title transfer application, but depending on your state’s requirements you might also have to provide an odometer reading, a vehicle identification number (VIN), and a bill of sale. This is a how to guide to transfer a vehicle’s title in your state.