Cars Last Modified Date: November 03, 2022 In many US states, title transfer of an automobile usually does not require the services of a notary. The owner signs a form that shifts ownership to a new person. The document is then filed with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) so the previous owner is no longer responsible for the car or any damage the car might incur. While California does not require notary services, for example, Arizona does require notary services before title transfer. The best way to check is to find the website or the phone number of one’s state DMV to inquire about individual laws. It is best to check with the locale Department of Motor Vehicles to find out whether a title transfer needs a notary.One may want to have a title transfer notarized regardless of laws, because it proves one’s surrender of a vehicle. If a new owner fails to register the car in his or her name, then one might still be held liable for fees or damage associated with the vehicle. Where states don’t require notarization for title transfer, one can avoid the hassle by joining the new owner at the local DMV to make sure that ownership now reflects the new owner. One usually has to bring the signed form, and the original pink slip of the car to complete this process. Some auto clubs allow one to skip the long lines at the DMV and complete the title transfer process through them. AAA is particularly good at both filing forms, and providing notary service when required so that the previous owner is exempt from further involvement with the car. Often auto clubs offer this service for free or for a very low price as a part of membership. Common sense suggests verifying that one is no longer considered the owner of the car. This is particularly true if one is selling the car to a stranger. Notary services do prove that one has transferred title, but really the most effective way is to file or witness the filing of a title transfer, so no mistakes arise in the future. Tricia has a Literature degree from Sonoma State University and has been a frequent WikiMotors contributor for many years. She is especially passionate about reading and writing, although her other interests include medicine, art, film, history, politics, ethics, and religion. Tricia lives in Northern California and is currently working on her first novel. Tricia has a Literature degree from Sonoma State University and has been a frequent WikiMotors contributor for many years. She is especially passionate about reading and writing, although her other interests include medicine, art, film, history, politics, ethics, and religion. Tricia lives in Northern California and is currently working on her first novel. You might also LikeRecommendedFive states require an automobile bill of sale to be notarized. Learn what a bill of sale must include, and the which states require notarization.An automobile bill of sale is a simple contract for the transfer of a motor vehicle between a buyer and seller. It documents the details of the transaction and serves as a receipt for the buyer's purchase. A bill of sale may also include other details, but at a minimum, the document should list the following information:
Purpose of a Bill of Sale
While the other forty-four states don't require that a bill of sale be notarized, all states require one be signed by both the buyer and the seller before a title transfer can be initiated. In most cases, a duly executed bill of sale and a vehicle certificate of title are all that is needed to register a vehicle in the new buyer's name. Where to Get a Bill of Sale Related Articles
Do both parties have to be present for a title transfer in KY?The Title and VTR may be completed and notarized outside the County Clerk's Office. In such cases anyone may bring the paperwork in for processing. If the buyer or seller's signature is notarized by the County Clerk's Office, the person must appear in person with a valid picture I.D.
Does a NC title have to be notarized in TN?Tennessee complies with the notary requirements for out of state titles. Currently, the only state we do not require the notary from is Kentucky.
Does a Tennessee car title have to be notarized?Does a vehicle title have to be notarized in Tennessee? No. A notary does not have to witness the buyer and the seller signing the vehicle title if it is a Tennessee title.
Does North Carolina require notary on titles?North Carolina titles must be notarized. For out-of-state titles, NCDMV will recognize that state's requirements. This information includes the: Buyer and recipient's name and address.
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