How to Correctly Fill Out a North Carolina Vehicle Title
Filling out a car title correctly is essential when transferring ownership of a vehicle in North Carolina. This guide will walk you through the steps and provide helpful resources for each part of the process. Ensure you follow each step carefully to avoid delays in your car sale or purchase.
1. Seller’s Information
The seller must fill out their information accurately, including their name and address. This information must match the details on the title. Any discrepancies could cause the transfer to be delayed.
For more info, check the official North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV)
2. Buyer’s Information
The buyer must also provide their name and address in the designated spaces on the title. Make sure these details are clear and legible to avoid complications.
Learn more about buyer requirements here.
3. Odometer Disclosure
Both the buyer and seller are required to provide the vehicle’s current mileage. This must be disclosed accurately to comply with North Carolina law. The odometer reading should be recorded at the time of sale.
For information on odometer disclosure laws, check here.
4. Signing the Title
The seller must sign the title in the presence of a notary. North Carolina requires a notarized signature from the seller to complete the transfer. The buyer is not required to sign the title at this stage, but they may be required to sign other documents.
Find a notary near you via the NCDMV.
5. Additional Liens or Co-Owners
If there is a lien on the vehicle, or if there are co-owners, make sure their information is included on the title as well. This information should be accurately represented and signed off.
For lienholder information, check here.
6. Pay the Title Transfer Fees
Once the title has been properly filled out and notarized, both the buyer and seller must ensure that the title transfer fees are paid. In North Carolina, the title fee is $56, and additional fees may apply depending on the transaction.
More on title transfer fees, check here.
7. Submit the Title
Finally, submit the completed title to the North Carolina DMV, along with the necessary paperwork such as the bill of sale and payment for fees. The new title will then be issued to the buyer.
Find out where to submit the title, check here.
