Title Transfer

Transferring to Family

If a vehicle is transferred between;

• husband & wife,
• parent & child or
• stepparent & stepchild.

The recipient is exempt from the Highway Use Tax (HUT).

• HUT Exemption Certificate

The exemption is applicable to North Carolina title transactions only.

Transferring the Title of your vehicle

When transferring ownership of a vehicle in North Carolina, the process is very similar to Titling & Registering a Vehicle.

When would a Title transfer be appropriate?

• Buying or selling a vehicle
• Gifting or donating

The Title Transfer requires an additional document to be provided, the original Title of the vehicle. The information on the back of the original Title must be filled out by both the original owner and recipient. This information includes;

• Buyer/Recipient's name & address
• Date of sale or date of delivery
• Seller's signature & hand printed name
• Odometer reading (if required)
• Notarization
• Damage Disclosure Statement

Title Transfer, Steps

Step 1, Requirements & Documents

Choose one of categories below that best describes what you're doing, then complete the corresponding documents and forms.

When completing forms and documents read and follow the complete set of directions. Identification will be required for all services that are processed in person. View Identification Acceptable Documents .

For vehicles purchased from an individual, complete these:

Vehicle Title	Notarization Required
Lien Release	Must be completed if any liens are shown on vehicle's title.
Title Application ( MVR-1 )	Declare all liens, Notarization Required.
Odometer Disclosure Statement ( MVR-180 )	Must be completed if the vehicle is less than 10 years old.
Damage Disclosure Statement ( MVR-181 )
Declaration of Eligible Risk ( MVR-615 )

For vehicles purchased from a dealer, complete these:

Vehicle Title	Notarization Required
Bill of Sale	Needed to show the vehicle's purchase price.
Title Application ( MVR-1 )	Declare all liens, Notarization Required.
Odometer Disclosure Statement ( MVR-180 )	Must be completed if the vehicle is less than 10 years old.
Damage Disclosure Statement ( MVR-181 )
Declaration of Eligible Risk ( MVR-615 )

For vehicles being donated or gifted, complete these:

Vehicle Title	Notarization Required
Lien Release	Must be completed if any liens are shown on vehicle's title.
Title Application ( MVR-1 )	Declare all liens, Notarization Required.
Odometer Disclosure Statement ( MVR-180 )	Must be completed if the vehicle is less than 10 years old.
Damage Disclosure Statement ( MVR-181 )
Declaration of Eligible Risk ( MVR-615 )

Acceptable proof of liability insurance:

• You will need 1 document from this category.
• Acceptable Documents

Step 2, Submit & Pay Your Application

Payment for transactions at DMV Offices are limited to cash, money order or personal checks[?]. No other forms of payment are accepted, including debit and credit cards.

Title Transfer Fees
Certificate of Title	$40.00
Instant Title	$75.00
Duplicate Title with Reassignment	$55.00
Tax, Vehicles [?]	3% Highway Use Tax

Vehicle Fees, Contact Information

Email Us:

• Contact Us

Visit Us:

• License Plate & Registration Renewal Offices

Late Penalty Fee

If the buyer/recipient fails to submit the request for title transfer within 28 days from the date of delivery or notary date (whichever is later), the owner will be subject to a late penalty.

• Failure to Transfer Title Within 28 Days, Fee: $15.00