{"name":"State title rules for selling a junk car","dateModified":"2026-11-06","publisher":"Cash For Junk Cars 500","url":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/sources/","method":"Each rule was copied from the state's motor vehicle agency or state law and kept only if the quoted sentence appeared on the linked page when checked. Fees were kept only if the exact dollar amount appeared on the linked page or the fee page given with it.","states":[{"state":"Alabama","code":"AL","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/alabama/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faq-categories/title-applications/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$15","formName":"Application for Replacement Title (filed through the Public Title Portal or a designated agent)","formNumber":null,"quote":"The application fee is $15 and is non-refundable.","url":"https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/how-do-i-apply-for-a-replacement-title/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"License plates are to be removed by the registrant upon the sale or disposal of the vehicle.","rule":"The seller removes the plates at the sale and may be able to transfer them to another vehicle they acquire.","url":"https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/when-i-sell-or-otherwise-dispose-of-my-vehicle-does-the-license-plate-remain-on-the-vehicle/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"notary":{"quote":"No, the state of Alabama does not require the assignment of an MSO or title to be notarized.","required":false,"url":"https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/is-the-assignment-of-an-mso-or-title-required-to-be-notarized/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"ageExemption":{"quote":"Every motor vehicle not more than 35 model years old, which is domiciled in Alabama and is required to be registered in Alabama, is required to have an Alabama certificate of title.","rule":"Alabama does not require a title for a motor vehicle more than 35 model years old.","url":"https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/what-vehicles-are-required-to-be-titled-in-the-state-of-alabama/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Alaska","code":"AK","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/alaska/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/selling-a-vehicle-in-alaska/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$15","formName":"Affidavit of Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Title","formNumber":"809","quote":"A notarized Affidavit of Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Title (Form 809)","url":"https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/duplicate-vehicle-title/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"as soon as possible","name":"Notice of Vehicle Sale for Transfer","quote":"Complete the Notice of Vehicle Sale for Transfer attached to the bottom of the original title.","url":"https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/selling-a-vehicle-in-alaska/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"If your vehicle has personalized/specialty plates, remove the plates upon sale.","rule":"If the vehicle has personalized or specialty plates, the seller removes them at the sale; the buyer is issued new plates.","url":"https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/selling-a-vehicle-in-alaska/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Arizona","code":"AZ","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/arizona/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":null,"rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$4.00","formName":"Title and Registration Application","formNumber":"96-0236","quote":"You must complete a Title and Registration Application (Form #96-0236) and check the appropriate box at the top of the form.","url":"https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/registration-plates-title/vehicle-title","checkedBy":"hand, in a browser"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"as soon as you sell","name":"Sold Notice","quote":"It’s important to submit a Sold Notice as soon as you sell, trade, end a lease, donate, or transfer ownership of your vehicle.","url":"https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/registration-plates-title/sold-notice","checkedBy":"hand, in a browser"},"plates":{"quote":"Note: Make sure you remove the license plate before the new owner takes possession of the vehicle.","rule":"The seller removes the license plate before the buyer takes possession of the vehicle.","url":"https://azdot.gov/mvd/services/registration-plates-title/selling-vehicle","checkedBy":"hand, in a browser"}}},{"state":"Arkansas","code":"AR","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/arkansas/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/do-you-have-what-you-need/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$10.00","formName":"Application for Title or Replacement Title","formNumber":null,"quote":"The cost for a replacement title is $10.00.","url":"https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/motor-vehicle/replacement-titles/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":null,"name":"Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Motor Vehicle (optional)","quote":"The selling or transferring owner, at his option, may provide to the Office of Motor Vehicle notification of the sale or transfer of the motor vehicle by completing this notice and delivering it in person or by mail to the following addresses:","url":"https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/NoticeofTransferOwnership.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"California","code":"CA","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/california/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$28","feeSource":{"quote":"Replacement: (VC §9265) Fee Amount Fee Type – Title Fee Amount $28","url":"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/registration-fees/"},"formName":"Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title","formNumber":"REG 227","quote":"Replacement: If lost, stolen, or damaged, submit Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) (PDF) in person or by mail.","url":"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"within 5 calendar days","name":"Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL)","quote":"You are required by law to notify DMV within 5 calendar days from the date you sell or transfer the title or interest in your vehicle, and deliver possession of the vehicle to another owner.","url":"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/notice-of-transfer-and-release-of-liability-nrl/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"Generally, license plates remain with the vehicle they were issued to.","rule":"Standard plates generally stay with the vehicle; personalized and special interest plates can be reassigned by the owner for a fee.","url":"https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/license-plates-decals-and-placards/license-plates/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Colorado","code":"CO","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/colorado/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":null,"rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$8.20","formName":"Duplicate title, at your county motor vehicle office","quote":"Duplicate title: $8.20","url":"https://dmv.colorado.gov/taxes-and-fees","checkedBy":"hand, in a browser"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"within 5 days","name":"Report Release of Liability (myDMV or county motor vehicle office)","quote":"Within 5 days, use the \"Report Release of Liability\" on myDMV to notify the state that you no longer own the vehicle.","url":"https://dmv.colorado.gov/buying-and-selling","checkedBy":"hand, in a browser"},"plates":{"quote":"License plates are tied to the registered owner, NOT the vehicle.","rule":"The seller removes and keeps the plates because Colorado plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle.","url":"https://dmv.colorado.gov/buying-and-selling","checkedBy":"hand, in a browser"}}},{"state":"Connecticut","code":"CT","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/connecticut/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/sell-vehicle","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$25.00","formName":"Application for Replacement Certificate of Title","formNumber":"H-6B","quote":"Fill out Application for Replacement Certificate of Title (form H-6B).","url":"https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/replace-your-title","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"Remove your plates from the vehicle and cancel your registration with DMV","rule":"Remove the plates and cancel the registration with the DMV. Connecticut's seller steps don't include a separate notice of sale.","url":"https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/sell-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"Remove your plates from the vehicle and cancel your registration with DMV.","rule":"The seller removes the plates and cancels the registration with DMV.","url":"https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/sell-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"ageExemption":{"quote":"Connecticut does not require a title for vehicles more than 20 model years old.","rule":"Connecticut does not require a title for vehicles more than 20 model years old.","url":"https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/proof-of-vehicle-ownership","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Delaware","code":"DE","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/delaware/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/index.shtml?dc=ve_title_transfer","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$50.00","formName":"Application for Duplicate Title","formNumber":"MV213","quote":"To obtain a duplicate title you must complete an Application for Duplicate Title (MV213).","url":"https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/index.shtml?dc=ve_title_duplicate","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":null,"name":"Seller's Report of Sale","quote":"The seller must complete the Seller's Report of Sale and forward it to the Division of Motor Vehicles.","url":"https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/index.shtml?dc=ve_title_transfer","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"The license plate must be removed from the vehicle and returned to any DMV office.","rule":"When selling to an out-of-state buyer, the seller removes the plate and returns it to a DMV office.","url":"https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/pdfs/TipsforPrivatelySellingaDelawareTitledVehicle.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"notary":{"quote":"Delaware titles do not require notary","required":false,"url":"https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/index.shtml?dc=ve_title_transfer","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Florida","code":"FL","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/florida/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/selling-vehicle-florida/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$75.25","feeSource":{"quote":"Transfer/Duplicate $75.25","url":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/fees/"},"formName":"Application for Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment Title for a Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home or Vessel Title Certificate","formNumber":"HSMV 82101","quote":"To obtain a duplicate title, the seller must complete form HSMV 82101 and submit with the duplicate title fee to a motor vehicle service center.","url":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/selling-vehicle-florida/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"within 30 days","name":"Notice of Sale (form HSMV 82050)","quote":"Section 319.22 (2) (b), Florida Statutes, requires an owner or co-owner who has transferred or sold a motor vehicle and has delivered the motor vehicle to a purchaser, to notify the department within 30 days after the sale or transfer using the form prescribed by the department.","url":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/proc/tl/tl-52.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"In a sale, license plates stay with seller not the vehicle.","rule":"Plates stay with the seller, who removes them and may transfer them to another vehicle.","url":"https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/selling-vehicle-florida/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Georgia","code":"GA","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/georgia/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://dor.georgia.gov/responsibilities-sellers-and-buyers","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$8.00","formName":"MV-1 Title/Tag Application","formNumber":"MV-1","quote":"A completed and signed MV-1 Title/Tag Application.","url":"https://dor.georgia.gov/replace-lost-or-stolen-title","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"When selling a vehicle, the vehicle owner must transfer ownership AND cancel registration of the vehicle.","rule":"Cancel the registration, online through DRIVES e-Services or with Form MV-18J. Georgia has no separate notice of sale: the seller transfers ownership and cancels the registration.","url":"https://dor.georgia.gov/responsibilities-sellers-and-buyers","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"The previous owner should keep the vehicle’s license plate and any tags.","rule":"The seller keeps the plate; it does not transfer with the vehicle and can be kept, moved to another vehicle, or surrendered.","url":"https://georgia.gov/sell-motor-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"ageExemption":{"quote":"Titles Not Required 1962 or older year model vehicles","rule":"Georgia doesn't title vehicles of model year 1962 or older, and titles are optional for model years 1963 to 1985.","url":"https://dor.georgia.gov/title-not-required-or-optional-titles","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Hawaii","code":"HI","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/hawaii/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/vehicle-ownership-transfer/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$10.00","formName":"Application for Duplicate Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title","formNumber":"CS-L(MVR)10","quote":"CS-L(MVR)10 Application for Duplicate Motor Vehicle Certificate of Title.","url":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/vehicle-ownership-transfer/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"within 10 days","name":"Notice of Transfer (form CS-L(MVR)53, also on top of the title)","quote":"If the form has been previously detached, you may download, print, and complete the CS-L(MVR)53 Notice of Transfer form and submit it within 10 days.","url":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/vehicle-ownership-transfer/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"notary":{"quote":"Note: Notarization of seller’s signature(s) is optional, however, notarization will prevent rejection for irregular signature(s) upon comparison with the signature(s) on file or for signature verification when transfer is recorded in another county.","required":false,"url":"https://www.honolulu.gov/csd/vehicle-ownership-transfer/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Idaho","code":"ID","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/idaho/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/registrations-plates-titles/vehicle-titles/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$14","formName":"Standard duplicate title","quote":"Standard Duplicate – Used when the owner needs an exact copy, with no changes, of their existing title. [$14]","url":"https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/registrations-plates-titles/vehicle-titles/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"within 5 days of delivering the vehicle","deadlineSource":{"quote":"within five (5) days of delivery of the motor vehicle to a dealer, purchaser or other transferee","url":"https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title49/t49ch5/sect49-526/"},"name":"Notice of Release of Liability, on form ITD 3858 or online at DMVonline.ITD.Idaho.gov","quote":"Instead of completing this form, submit your Notice of Release of Liability online at DMVonline.ITD.Idaho.gov, and your notice will be processed immediately!","url":"https://itd.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/3858.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Illinois","code":"IL","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/illinois/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":null,"rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$50","formName":"Application for Vehicle Transaction(s)","formNumber":"VSD 190","quote":"You must fill out the Application for Vehicle Transaction(s) (VSD 190).","url":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles/title-and-registration/duplicate-titles.html","checkedBy":"hand, in a browser"},"plates":{"quote":"In Illinois, license plates belong to an owner, not the vehicle.","rule":"Plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle, so the seller keeps them and can only transfer them to another vehicle they own.","url":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles/title-and-registration/transferring.html","checkedBy":"hand, in a browser"},"notary":{"quote":"Is the Illinois title required to be notarized? No.","required":false,"url":"https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles/faq.html","checkedBy":"hand, in a browser"}}},{"state":"Indiana","code":"IN","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/indiana/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://secure.in.gov/bmv/titles/buying-and-selling/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$15.00","formName":"Application for Certificate of Title For A Vehicle","formNumber":"State Form 205","quote":"A check, cashier’s check or money order payable to BMV in the amount of $15.00 (add $25 for a speed title), or a completed Collection of Payment Form (BMV)–State Form 56163","url":"https://secure.in.gov/bmv/titles/duplicate-title-application/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"The seller should remove the license plate from the vehicle at the time of the transaction.","rule":"Remove the plate at the time of the sale. 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If the buyer hasn't transferred the title within 15 days, file a notarized Affidavit of Incomplete Transfer (TC 96-3) with your county clerk.","url":"https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/kar/titles/601/009/160/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"Under the Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System (KAVIS), when a vehicle is transferred with unexpired registration, the seller retains the plate.","rule":"If the registration is unexpired, the seller keeps the plate and can move it to another vehicle of the same class (one-time $11 transfer fee); if the registration has expired, the plate must be returned to the county clerk.","url":"https://drive.ky.gov/Pages/KeepYourLicensePlate.aspx","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"notary":{"quote":"Signed over Kentucky title. (signatures must be notarized)","required":true,"url":"https://drive.ky.gov/Vehicles/Pages/Vehicle-Titling.aspx","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Louisiana","code":"LA","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/louisiana/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://expresslane.la.gov/omv/vehicles/title-and-registration/used-title-registration/","rules":{"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"within fifteen days","deadlineSource":{"quote":"Any person, upon transferring a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer, whether by sale, lease or otherwise shall give a written notice of such transfer to the commissioner within fifteen days, on a form provided by the commissioner.","url":"https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspx?d=102308"},"name":"Notice of Vehicle Transfer","quote":"You may notify the Office of Motor Vehicles when you sell, donate or trade your vehicle.","url":"https://expresslane.la.gov/omv/vehicles/title-and-registration/notice-of-vehicle-transfer/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"After successfully completing the \"Notice of Vehicle Transfer\" on our web site, regular automobile license plates should be destroyed by the seller.","rule":"After filing the Notice of Vehicle Transfer, the seller destroys regular car plates (or surrenders them to OMV); truck and trailer plates may stay with the vehicle, and special prestige plates may be kept by the seller.","url":"https://expresslane.dps.louisiana.gov/Notice_of_Transfer/VT_FAQ.aspx","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"notary":{"quote":"\"Current\" certificate of title assigned before a notary by seller to purchaser, with the properly released lien, if applicable.","required":true,"url":"https://expresslane.la.gov/omv/vehicles/title-and-registration/used-title-registration/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Maine","code":"ME","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/maine/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":null,"rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$33","formName":"Application for duplicate title","quote":"$33.00 Application for duplicate title","url":"https://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/vehicles/titles/title-fees","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"The owner shall deliver the certificate and assignment to the transferee or to the Secretary of State.","rule":"Maine law has the seller deliver the signed title to the buyer or to the Secretary of State; it doesn't call for a separate notice of sale.","url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-a/title29-Asec662.html","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"When a registration certificate is suspended, revoked, canceled or has expired and the owner has no intention to renew or transfer within 6 months, the owner shall remove the registration plates and forward them, along with the registration certificate, to the Secretary of State.","rule":"The registration expires when the vehicle is sold; the seller can have the plates reassigned to another vehicle in their name, or, if not renewing or transferring within 6 months, must remove the plates and send them with the registration certificate to the Secretary of State.","url":"https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-A/title29-Asec463.html","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"ageExemption":{"quote":"As of January 1, 2026, vehicles with a model year of 2001 or newer must have a title.","rule":"Maine requires a title only for vehicles with a model year within the last 25 years: 2001 and newer in 2026, and 2002 and newer from January 1, 2027.","url":"https://www1.maine.gov/sos/bmv/vehicles/titles","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Maryland","code":"MD","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/maryland/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/buying-selling-or-gifting-vehicle/selling-vehicle","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$40","feeSource":{"quote":"Duplicate title certificate $40","url":"https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options"},"formName":"Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title","formNumber":"VR-018","quote":"A completed Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title (VR-018)","url":"https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/request-duplicate-title","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"Return your license plates to the MVA. Returning the plates stops insurance and registration requirements and helps you avoid fees.","rule":"Return the plates to the MVA, which ends the registration and the insurance requirement. 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The fee is $15.","url":"https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/title-replacement-duplicate","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"The title record will remain in the seller's name until the buyer submits the assigned title to the Secretary of State and transfers ownership into the buyer's name.","rule":"The title stays in your name until the buyer submits it, so keep a copy of the signed title and a record of the sale. 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These signatures do not need to be notarized.","required":false,"url":"https://dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/selling-a-vehicle.html","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Montana","code":"MT","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/montana/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://mvdmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Buying-Selling-Vehicles-in-Montana-2026.pdf","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$5","formName":"Replacement of Certificate of Title Application","formNumber":null,"quote":"Beginning July 1, 2026, the fee for a replacement certificate of title is $5 and the entire fee must be deposited in the state general fund.","url":"https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0610/chapter_0030/part_0020/section_0040/0610-0030-0020-0040.html","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"If the seller does not remove the plates, the seller may be liable for any parking or traffic violations that happen after the sale.","rule":"Remove the plates: if you don't, you may be liable for parking or traffic tickets the buyer gets. 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Then remove the plate.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/penndot/documents/public/dvspubsforms/bmv/bmv-fact-sheets/fs-buysell.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"After the title is transferred, the seller must remove the license plate from the vehicle.","rule":"The seller removes the plate after the title is transferred and either returns it to PennDOT or transfers it to another vehicle.","url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/vehicle-services/title-and-registration/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"notary":{"quote":"The seller’s signature is required to be notarized or verified on the Pennsylvania title.","required":true,"url":"https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/vehicle-services/title-and-registration/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Rhode Island","code":"RI","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/rhode-island/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":null,"rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$50.00","formName":null,"formNumber":null,"quote":"shall promptly apply for and may obtain a duplicate upon furnishing information satisfactory to the division of motor vehicles and pay a fifty dollar ($50.00) fee.","url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-3.1/31-3.1-11.htm","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"immediately","name":"Endorse the transfer on the registration card and forward it to the Division of Motor Vehicles (statutory duty, R.I. 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Laws § 31-4-2)","quote":"The owner shall also endorse the name and address of the transferee and the date of transfer upon the reverse side of the registration card issued for the vehicle and shall immediately forward the card to the division of motor vehicles.","url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-4/31-4-2.htm","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"The owner shall remove the registration plates from the vehicle and forward them to the division of motor vehicles, or may have such plates and the registration number thereon assigned to another vehicle upon payment of the fees required by law","rule":"The seller removes the plates and either returns them to the DMV or has them assigned to another vehicle.","url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-4/31-4-1.htm","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"South Carolina","code":"SC","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/south-carolina/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://dmv.sc.gov/vehicle-owners/buying-or-selling-a-car","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$15","formName":"Title Application","formNumber":"SCDMV Form 400","quote":"$15. You should make check or money orders out to the SCDMV.","url":"https://dmv.sc.gov/vehicle-owners/titles/replace-my-title","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"immediately","deadlineSource":{"quote":"Whenever the owner of a registered and licensed vehicle transfers his ownership therein, he shall immediately notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in writing, giving the name and address of the new owner and the date of transfer.","url":"https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t56c003.php"},"name":"Notice of Vehicle Sold (SCDMV Form 416)","quote":"When you sell the vehicle, you must notify the SCDMV. You must complete the Notice of Vehicle Sold (SCDMV Form 416) and drop it off at any branch office or mail it to the address below:","url":"https://dmv.sc.gov/vehicle-owners/buying-or-selling-a-car","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"If you sell your vehicle and do not transfer the license plate to another vehicle, you must also surrender the plate.","rule":"The seller keeps the plate and must either transfer it to another vehicle or surrender it (only active plates are surrendered).","url":"https://dmv.sc.gov/vehicle-owners/buying-or-selling-a-car","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"South Dakota","code":"SD","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/south-dakota/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle/all-vehicles-title-fees-registration/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$10","formName":"Duplicate Title Application","formNumber":"Form 1002","quote":"Duplicate Title Application Form 1002","url":"https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle/cars-trucks-vans/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"at the time of sale","deadlineSource":{"quote":"At the time of sale of a vehicle, the seller shall file a report of sale with the department indicating the purchaser's name and address.","url":"https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/32-5-2.10.html"},"name":"Report of Sale (online portal or Seller - Report of Sale Form 1024)","quote":"Log into the online Vehicle Registration & Plates portal, select the vehicle that was sold and choose report of sale in the dropdown menu.","url":"https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"South Dakota is a plate with owner state. This means that the license plates are retained by the owner.","rule":"South Dakota is a plate-with-owner state, so the seller keeps the plates and can transfer them to their next vehicle.","url":"https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Tennessee","code":"TN","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/tennessee/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://www.tn.gov/revenue/title-and-registration/vehicle-titling/titling-a-vehicle.html","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$14 plus any county fee","formName":"Application for Noting of Lien, Duplicate Title, or Multipurpose Use","formNumber":null,"quote":"$14 fee (additional county fees may apply)","url":"https://www.tn.gov/revenue/title-and-registration/vehicle-titling/duplicate-title.html","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"An individual may complete this form in order to cancel their license plate for one of the qualifying reasons listed below.","rule":"You can cancel your plate with the Vehicle License Plates Cancellation form (VS-09162021), which lists a sold vehicle as a reason. There's no separate notice of sale.","url":"https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/revenue/documents/forms/titlereg/VS-09162021Fill-in.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"Tennessee license plates follow the owner, not the vehicle, and can be transferred to a different vehicle for a $1 fee.","rule":"Plates follow the owner, not the vehicle, so the seller keeps them and can transfer them to another vehicle for $1.","url":"https://www.tn.gov/revenue/title-and-registration/license-plates/additional-license-plate-information/surrendering-a-plate.html","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Texas","code":"TX","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/texas/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$2 by mail or $5.45 in person","formName":"Application for a Certified Copy of Title","formNumber":"VTR-34","quote":"Enclose a copy of the photo ID for all owners and $2 mail-in fee by check, cashier’s check or money order payable to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.","url":"https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/get-a-copy-of-your-title","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"within 30 days from the date of sale","name":"Vehicle Transfer Notification","quote":"When you file the notification within 30 days from the date of sale, you cannot be held responsible for parking tickets and toll violations that have been committed by the person who purchased the vehicle.","url":"https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"The seller has the option to remove their license plates and registration sticker from the vehicle.","rule":"The seller may remove the plates and then transfer them to another vehicle, keep them for later, or deface and dispose of them.","url":"https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Utah","code":"UT","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/utah/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://dmv.utah.gov/other-services-overview/buying-selling/responsibilities/","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$6.00","formName":"Application for Duplicate Utah Title","formNumber":"TC-123","quote":"If you prefer, you may send a completed Form TC-123, Application for Duplicate Utah Title and $6.00 title fee to:","url":"https://dmv.utah.gov/titles-overview/titles/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":null,"name":"Report the vehicle as sold (online via Motor Vehicle Portal, by mail, or by phone; Form TC-502 may be used by mail)","quote":"Report the vehicle as sold to the Division of Motor Vehicles.","url":"https://dmv.utah.gov/other-services-overview/buying-selling/responsibilities/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"Unless the plates are being sold with the vehicle, please remove your license plate from the vehicle.","rule":"The seller removes the plates unless the plates are being sold with the vehicle.","url":"https://dmv.utah.gov/other-services-overview/buying-selling/responsibilities/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"notary":{"quote":"No notary is needed to sign off on a title.","required":false,"url":"https://dmv.utah.gov/other-services-overview/buying-selling/responsibilities/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Vermont","code":"VT","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/vermont/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://dmv.vermont.gov/tax-title/vehicle-title","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$42.00","feeSource":{"quote":"Certificate of Title, Replacement - $42.00","url":"https://dmv.vermont.gov/tax-title/vehicle-title/fees"},"formName":"Replacement Title Application","formNumber":"VT-004","quote":"Please bring a completed application for a replacement title (form #VT-004) to any DMV office, appointments are recommended.","url":"https://dmv.vermont.gov/tax-title/lost-replacement-title","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"If you are selling your car, do NOT leave your plates on the car.","rule":"The seller takes the plates off the car; returning them to DMV is optional.","url":"https://dmv.vermont.gov/registrations/license-plates","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"ageExemption":{"quote":"Yes, but you must provide the registration certificate to the new owner as proof of ownership.","rule":"A 2009 or older vehicle registered in Vermont before the Act 165 title change can be sold without a title, with the registration certificate as proof of ownership.","url":"https://dmv.vermont.gov/faq/can-i-sell-my-2009-or-older-vehicle-without-a-title-if-it-was-registered-prior-to-the-act-165","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Virginia","code":"VA","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/virginia/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/buy-sell","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$15.00","feeSource":{"quote":"Replacement title (with no changes) $15.00","url":"https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/forms/dmv201.pdf"},"formName":"Application for Replacement and Substitute Titles","formNumber":"VSA 67","quote":"Complete either an \"Application for Transfer and Supplemental Liens (VSA 66) or an \"Application for Replacement and Substitute Titles\" (VSA 67).","url":"https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/title/replacement","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":null,"name":"Notify DMV of the sale (Report a Vehicle Sold or Traded: online, at a customer service center, or by phone)","quote":"You must notify DMV you have sold, traded or donated your vehicle.","url":"https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/buy-sell","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"The seller should remove the license plates from the vehicle before allowing the buyer to take possession of the vehicle","rule":"The seller removes the plates before the buyer takes the vehicle, then transfers them to a replacement vehicle or turns them in or inactivates them.","url":"https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/buy-sell","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Washington","code":"WA","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/washington/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/vehicles/buying-and-selling-vehicle/sell-vehicle","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$39.50","formName":"Affidavit of Loss/Release of Interest","formNumber":null,"quote":"Replacement titles for vehicles cost $39.50","url":"https://dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/vehicles/vehicle-registration/vehicle-title/replace-lost-title-or-registration","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"within 5 days of the sale date","name":"Report of Sale","quote":"As the seller, you are legally obligated to submit a Report of Sale within 5 days of the sale date.","url":"https://dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/vehicles/buying-and-selling-vehicle/sell-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"As the seller, you are legally obligated to remove the license plates from your vehicle.","rule":"The seller must remove the plates; they can be transferred to another vehicle of the same kind that the seller owns.","url":"https://dol.wa.gov/vehicles-and-boats/vehicles/buying-and-selling-vehicle/sell-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Washington, D.C.","code":"DC","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/district-of-columbia/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://dmv.dc.gov/page/selling-vehicle","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$30.00","formName":"Certificate of Title/Temporary Tag Application","formNumber":null,"quote":"Duplicate Title $30.00","url":"https://dmv.dc.gov/book/dmv-fees/dmv-fees-0","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"Remove your license tags from the vehicle. If you do not plan to transfer your vehicle tags, surrender the tags to DC DMV.","rule":"Remove the tags, and surrender them to DC DMV if you won't transfer them to another vehicle. DC DMV's seller steps don't include a separate notice of sale.","url":"https://dmv.dc.gov/page/selling-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"Remove your license tags from the vehicle.","rule":"The seller removes the tags and surrenders them to DC DMV unless transferring them to another vehicle.","url":"https://dmv.dc.gov/page/selling-vehicle","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"West Virginia","code":"WV","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/west-virginia/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://dmv.wv.gov/titles","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$15.00","formName":"Affidavit of Duplicate Title","formNumber":"DMV-4-TR","quote":"Submit this form with a clear copy of your driver's license, your current registration card (if available), and the $15.00 duplicate title fee.","url":"https://dmv.wv.gov/titles","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"immediately","name":"Notify the DMV commissioner of the transfer (statutory duty, W. Va. Code § 17A-4-1)","quote":"Upon such transfer, it shall be the duty of the original owner to retain the registration plates issued therefor and to immediately notify the commissioner of such transfer upon such form as may be provided therefor","url":"https://code.wvlegislature.gov/17A-4-1/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"Upon such transfer, it shall be the duty of the original owner to retain the registration plates issued therefor and to immediately notify the commissioner of such transfer upon such form as may be provided therefor","rule":"The seller keeps the plates and can apply to transfer them to another vehicle they own.","url":"https://code.wvlegislature.gov/17A-4-1/","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Wisconsin","code":"WI","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/wisconsin/","checkedOn":"2026-11-05","titleTransferUrl":"https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/vehicles/sll-jnk-vhcl/sellyourvehicle.aspx","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$20","formName":"Replacement Title Application","formNumber":"MV2119","quote":"Print a Replacement Title Application (MV2119). This form must be signed by the current owner on record.","url":"https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/dup-c-of-r.aspx","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"noticeOfSale":{"deadline":"within 30 days","name":"Seller notification","quote":"Within 30 days of a sale the seller needs to report to WisDOT the:","url":"https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/seller-notify.aspx","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"Remove the license plates from the vehicle. However, the license plates stay with the vehicle if the vehicle is:","rule":"The seller removes the plates (except on heavy trucks, farm trucks, mopeds and trailers, where plates stay with the vehicle) and may transfer unexpired plates to a similar vehicle; plates are not returned to DMV.","url":"https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/dmv/vehicles/sll-jnk-vhcl/sellyourvehicle.aspx","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}},{"state":"Wyoming","code":"WY","guide":"https://cashforjunkcars500.com/title-guide/wyoming/","checkedOn":"2026-11-06","titleTransferUrl":"https://www.dot.state.wy.us/home/titles_plates_registration.html","rules":{"duplicateTitle":{"fee":"$15.00","formName":"Affidavit describing the loss (filed with the county clerk that issued the original title)","formNumber":null,"quote":"Upon loss of a certificate of title, the owner may apply to the county clerk issuing the original title for a duplicate title.","url":"https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"afterSale":{"quote":"upon transfer of ownership of a vehicle the registration of the vehicle expires and the original owner shall immediately remove the license plates from the vehicle","rule":"Wyoming law ends the registration when ownership transfers; it doesn't call for a separate notice of sale.","url":"https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"plates":{"quote":"upon transfer of ownership of a vehicle the registration of the vehicle expires and the original owner shall immediately remove the license plates from the vehicle.","rule":"The seller must remove the plates immediately at the transfer and may apply to move the registration number to another vehicle within 60 days after acquiring it.","url":"https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"},"notary":{"quote":"which assignment, warranty and statement shall be signed and dated by the owner before a notarial officer and acknowledged thereby in the manner provided by law","required":true,"url":"https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title31.pdf","checkedBy":"script, against the live page"}}}]}