How to Transfer New Jersey Title

How do I transfer title of my vehicle in New Jersey (NJ)?

  • The state of New Jersey DOES REQUIRE a Certificate of Title in order to transfer ownership of your vehicle.
  • In order to complete the sale of your New Jersey vehicle, you must transfer your title by entering the name of the buyer/purchaser in the buyer/purchaser field. Please PRINT and SIGN your name in the seller/owner field EXACTLY as it appears at the top of the title.
  • License plates must be removed at time of pickup.  They may be surrendered to the Motor Vehicle Agency or transferred to another vehicle.
  • For detailed instructions on how to properly fill out and transfer your New Jersey title, see the title samples below.

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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
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How to transfer New Jersey Title

How to transfer New Jersey Title