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DMV Selling a Vehicle

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DMV Selling a Vehicle

Selling a vehicle can be complicated, no matter which state you’re located in. We designed this page to be a one-stop resource for anything and everything you may need to for selling a vehicle. Whether you are looking for a bill of sale template, need to find out more information about the warranty of the vehicle you’re selling, or want to know more about the lemon law, you can find it here. Read on to learn more about selling a vehicle.

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Free Bill Of Sale

This form is a basic bill of sale template that meets the requirements of many states.

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New Car Seller Guide

If you want to become a new car seller, you have to meet many more requirements than if you want to be a private, low-volume seller. These requirements may include:

Getting a franchised dealership from a manufacturer

Paying different taxes than sellers of used vehicles pay

Helping your buyers get financing

Things to Remember When Selling a Vehicle To An Individual

If you are selling a vehicle, there are a few best practices that you should follow. The first is to remember to sign over the title. Secondly, you must correctly record the sale on a bill of sale form. This is a good idea even if your state does not require a bill of sale. Finally, you should be sure to either remove the vehicle’s tags (if the tags stay with the owner in your state) or leave them on (if they stay with the car in your state). These steps will help ensure that all the paperwork is done correctly and that you don’t have any legal issues.

  • When transferring ownership, it’s important to remember that you have specific responsibilities. The first is to make sure that both you and the buyer sign the title document. You must also provide information about yourself and the buyer on the title, such as names, addresses, and driver’s license numbers. You should also record details about the sale on a bill of sale form (even if your state does not require one). Finally, you’ll need to remember to either remove the vehicle’s tags (if they stay with the owner in your state) or leave them on the car with the buyer.

  • After all, this is complete, submit the title document to your state’s DMV and make sure you keep a copy for your records. These steps will help ensure that everything is done correctly and that no legal issues are involved in transferring ownership of the vehicle. Good luck!

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Apr 20, 2023