Title Transfer Oklahoma
As long as you have a certificate of title and a few other documents, you can complete a title transfer at a local Oklahoma MVD office for an $11 fee.
Written by Brad Marley
Edited by Pat Roache
New car owners in
Oklahoma
will need to complete a title transfer at the Oklahoma Tax Commission’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) for a fee of $11 in order to assume legal ownership of their new vehicle. - Oklahoma title transfers are typically completed by the dealership or by the buyer of the vehicle if purchased in a private sale.
- You’ll need to provide a signed certificate of title with your proof of your car insurance to initiate a title transfer at the MVD.
- Once the title has been transferred to the new owner, they must register their vehicle at the MVD for an additional $85 fee.
- Oklahoma title transfers are typically completed by the dealership or by the buyer of the vehicle if purchased in a private sale.
- You’ll need to provide a signed certificate of title with your proof of yourcar insuranceto initiate a title transfer at the MVD.
- Once the title has been transferred to the new owner, they must register their vehicle at the MVD for an additional $85 fee.
Car title transfer in Oklahoma: the basics
A
car title
defines the ownership of a vehicle and must be legally transferred to a new owner when a car is bought or sold. Here are some other reasons for a title change:The exact title transfer process in Oklahoma will depend on whether you’re:
- Buying a car from a dealership: Your car dealer will take care of the paperwork and you’ll receive the vehicle title from the MVD by mail.
- Buying a car in a private sale: The seller of the vehicle must sign the title and the buyer of the vehicle must take the signed title to the MVD to receive a new title and register the car.
Key Takeaway An Oklahoma vehicle title transfer is the transfer of ownership of a vehicle, whether in a private sale or gift or at a dealership.
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Oklahoma title transfer when buying from a private seller
When you buy a used car from a private seller in Oklahoma, you’ll need to submit the following paperwork to the MVD to complete a car title transfer:
- Title certificate properly assigned to you with the seller's notarized signature
- Current registration card
- Completed Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle
- Odometer disclosure statement(if the car is model year 2011 or newer)
- Lien release information from your lender, if applicable
- Payment for your vehicle titling fees ($11)
You’ll also need to be able to provide the purchase price of your vehicle with one of the following documents:
Expert tip: If you’ve lost the original title, you can order a duplicate title from the DMV by following the steps for an
Oklahoma replacement title
. Optional: If you want to notify the OK MVD that ownership of the vehicle has changed hands, fill out
Form 773 (Notice of Transfer of Ownership)
. The filing fee is $10. Oklahoma title transfer when buying from a car dealer
If you've purchased a car from an Oklahoma dealership, your dealer will need to submit the following to your local MVD branch:
- Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin (MCO)
- Odometer reading on the MCO or Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 729)
- A completed Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle (Form 701-6)
- Car loan information (if applicable)
- Proof of liability insurance
- Payment for your title transfer fees ($11)
Registering a car in Oklahoma
After a title transfer, you’ll need to
register your vehicle in Oklahoma
. Registration is renewed annually and provides proof that you can legally drive your car on the streets.In the state of Oklahoma, registration fees depend on how many years the vehicle has been registered. With that in mind, here’s the breakdown of what you will need to pay:
Registration cost | Notes |
|---|---|
$85 | 1st to 4th year of registration |
$75 | 5th to 8th year of registration |
$55 | 9th to 12th year of registration |
$35 | 13th to 16th year of registration |
$15 | 17th year of registration or more |
Other fees may apply based on the type of vehicle, license plate type, county of residence, or driving record.
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