| You finally found a buyer to take over the | | | | before a public notary service, and keep a |
| possession of your car, you came up with a deal that | | | | photocopy of the signed title for future records. |
| matches your financial goals, and the buyer’s | | | | Now that both you and the buyer are aware of the |
| targeted budget. You now have to make sure that | | | | ownership is transferred you should be aware that |
| you fulfill the legal requirements enforced by the | | | | there is still uncertainty with the liability transfer. The |
| state and city officials, you also need to make sure | | | | safest practice to follow is providing copies of the bill |
| that the liability is also turned over, and that you will | | | | of sale and the signed copy of the title to your local |
| not be liable for the buyers engagement in and | | | | motor vehicle department. Taking this extra step will |
| accidents, moving and non moving violations. | | | | ensure the transfer of liability even if the buyer takes |
| The fine details vary by state; however, this should | | | | longer than promised to re-title and re-register the |
| equip you with a road map to use. Check with the | | | | car. |
| local department of Motor Vehicles for the specific | | | | On a concluding note, I am not by any mean an |
| details. Write up a bill of sale that includes the vehicle | | | | expert in the rules and regulation of every state |
| identification number, a description of the car, and | | | | nationwide, however this is just like I mentioned |
| the financial details. Sign the title over to the buyer. | | | | earlier is a road map, and you should contact your |
| Even if your state doesn’t require the title to be | | | | authorities to ensure that the requirements are |
| notarized, sign it over along with the bil of sale | | | | completely fulfilled. |