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How do I put a car in my name?
How do I put a car in my name?
I’m purchasing a used car from a private seller. How do I make sure the car is in my name?
Lauren Smith
· Updated on
Jul 18, 2023
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congratulations on your new car! Follow these steps to put the car in your name:
Contact your local DMV
: Find out the specific requirements for a title transfer in your state.
Obtain the title
: The seller should sign over the title to you.
Visit the DMV
: Bring the signed title to the DMV and complete the registration process.
Depending on your state’s requirements, the DMV may also require:
The current odometer reading
A bill of sale signed by both parties
Notice of transfer
Recent emission test results
Once the DMV approves your paperwork, you’ll receive temporary registration papers until your official ones come in the mail.
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