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How do you remove a car from your name?

I just sold one of our older family cars on our insurance plan, but I’m not sure how to officially change the name on the title. What is the best way to remove a car from your name?

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Carlos Kirby · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The process of removing your name from a
car title
is easy and only requires you to sign the back of the title over to the buyer!
Once you’ve signed the back of the title over to the new owner, you should be set! They are now the legal owner of the car, and you shouldn’t face any issues of ownership.
It is important to treat any title transfer like a sale, where you are the seller and the new owner is the buyer. The title of a vehicle is proof of ownership and contains other information about the vehicle, so it is important that your title transfer is done correctly and smoothly.
If you’re looking for a new car to replace your old one, you may also want to shop around for a new car insurance policy to make sure you’re getting the best deal on the coverage you need. To do this easily, check out the
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Hope the title transfer goes smoothly!
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