How to Correctly Fill Out a Texas Vehicle Title
When selling a vehicle in Texas, filling out the car title correctly is essential to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to complete this process properly with helpful links to official resources.
1. Provide Seller’s Information
The seller must complete their section on the back of the car title. This includes providing their full legal name and address. Make sure this information matches your driver’s license or government ID.
Texas DMV - Car Title Transfer
2. Provide Buyer’s Information
The buyer’s full legal name and address should be accurately recorded in the buyer section. Ensure that all information is legible and correct, as errors may result in delays with the DMV.
Texas DMV - Vehicle Transfer Process
3. Record the Odometer Reading
Texas requires the odometer reading at the time of sale. The seller must accurately report the vehicle’s current mileage in the designated section of the title.
4. Enter the Date of Sale
The date of sale must be written on the title. This helps establish the timeline for transferring ownership and protecting the seller from liability after the sale.
5. Both Seller and Buyer Must Sign the Title
Both the seller and buyer are required to sign the title to finalize the transfer. The seller must sign the back of the title in the seller section, and the buyer signs in the buyer section.
Signing Requirements for Texas Titles
6. Submit the Title and Accompanying Paperwork to the DMV
Once the title is properly filled out, the buyer should submit it to the Texas DMV along with any required forms and payment to complete the registration and title transfer.
