Vehicle Title Help
State-by-state requirements, exemptions, and helpful resources.
Selling a car often means dealing with a title—and we know that can feel confusing. While most states require a title to sell your vehicle, certain exemptions may apply. The resources below are here to help you understand your options and walk you through filling out your title properly.
What if I Don't Have a Title?
The easiest way to sell your junk car is with a vehicle title. However many states have exceptions or exemptions for junk cars without title. We can help you sell without title or help you get a new title to sell your junk car.
Click on your state below for title answers and title transfer examples and instructions.
Make Sure Your Title is Ready to Transfer
Key details to review before selling your vehilce.
Before submitting your vehicle title, take a moment to review the details below. A correctly completed title helps avoid delays and ensures a smooth transfer.
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All Required Signatures
The title must be signed by all owners listed on the document. Pay close attention to how ownership is listed (such as AND or OR), as this determines who is required to sign.
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Special Signing Circumstances
If an owner is unable to sign due to special circumstances, additional documentation may be required. Please see the links below for more information.
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No Active Liens
Your title should not list any active liens. A clear title helps prevent delays during the sale process. If a lien appears on the title, a signed lien release from the lender must be provided - either on the title itself or as a separate document.
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Check for Errors
Your title must be free of mistakes. As an official legal document, corrections can cause complications or invalidate the transfer. If you realize an error has been made, stop immediately - do not cross anything out or rewrite it. Take your title to the DMV or contact our team for help.
State Information and Title Examples
Please select your state below.
Signing Over a Vehicle Title
- You should sign your title with the name that is printed on the front. Meaning, if your full name, middle initial, and last name is listed, you should sign and print as a seller in the same manner.
- Use blue or black ink only.
- Take your time when transferring your title.
- Mistakes happen. If you make an error, don’t correct it yourself, reach out to our team for title help!
Vehicle Title Questions
The vehicle does not have to be registered in your name. The name on the title and the name on registration documents sometimes differ. Contact our processing center at 1-877-957-2277 for more information.
- The title must be in your name, with no cross outs or errors.
- All liens must be released. If there is a lien listed on your title, it must be signed off on the title or provide a separate lien release document.
- You must sign as the seller per our title instructions.
Different states require different paperwork. Usually this involves a copy of the death certificate, executor rights paperwork, and the signed title. Please call us at 1-877-957-2277 to confirm what is needed in your state or see the corresponding state link below for additional transfer title help.
If your car was last registered, titled and being picked up in California instead of obtaining a duplicate title, we have a quicker solution for you. We can accept a Reg 262 and Reg 227 in place of the pink slip. The Reg 262 is a secure form that needs to be obtained at your local DMV or if you call us at 1-877-957-2277 we can mail you one. Together these forms can be used in lieu of a title.
No, if you do this your title will become void. Unless you are a licensed dealer, you must transfer the title into your name. Once a title is issued in your name, we can then proceed with selling your vehicle. Please contact us at 1-877-957-2277 and we will happily advise you on how to obtain the documents necessary to complete your sale.
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Here are resources and frequently asked questions designed to help vehicle owners understand and navigate what to do if their car has been flood-damaged or totaled during a hurricane or other natural disaster.
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Should I beware of flood-damaged vehicle buyers?
After a natural disaster, like a flood or hurricane, there tend to be a large number of "opportunistic" buyers who will try to acquire affected vehicles for little money, and then later pass them off as "clean" units. We recommend only selling your flood-damaged vehicle to licensed dealers and dismantlers who understand the important intricacies and legal requirements of hurricane and flood vehicles.
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Should I try to start my car after a flood or hurricane?
That depends on the vehicle and your level of automotive know-how. The safest course of action is to not attempt to turn on a flooded vehicle on your own. If you own a hybrid vehicle or your car was submerged into the wheel well, do not try to start the vehicle after it has experienced water damage. Contact an experienced tower or shop immediately.
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How do I assess damage to my car after a flood?
Look for signs of water intrusion such as damp carpets, electrical issues, milky engine oil, or debris under the hood. Document the damage, check how high the water reached, and have a professional inspect the electrical and mechanical systems to determine the final state. Watch this video to learn more.
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My insurance company paid me, but I still have the vehicle. Can I sell it?
If your vehicle was totaled in a hurricane, fire, or by collision damage, and an insurance claim was paid to you but you're still in possession of the vehicle, this is commonly referred to as an owner retained unit. You can sell your vehicle, but you must disclose all of this information and include your salvage title.
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