how do i transfer a car into my name?

Question

my dad wants to sell me his car cause he doesnt use it.
how do we go about putting it into my name? what documentation is needed?

sorry if this is a stupid question, i did have a look on search engines but didnt have much joy.

Answer 1

hi there, in your dads paper work for the car, the should the car document with it its called a V5, fill your details in in the new keeper section (this is the green section on the left) you and your dad sign it at the bottom and send it to

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Hope this helps, Gary

Answer 2

Each state is different. But I can tell you the basics. Of course your dad has to sign the back (some states the front) of the title and put your name as buyer. Most states will let your father "give" you the car to avoid sales tax. But you have to tell them that it is a gift. Some states require that the title be notarized, some don't. Some states require some kind of bill of sale or statement from the seller with the make, model and VIN, mileage and price paid for the vehicle. Again some states require a notary, some don't. Some states have local DMV offices, others it is their town hall, and others it is a special notary. There are also different forms in different states. Where ever you need to go to transfer the title should have the forms. Some forms are available to print on line, but you have to go to your states DMV website to get them.
I am sure they have a telephone that you can contact them to find out what forms are needed. Depending on the state, you could get the title and the plates immediately when you transfer the title, other states mail it to you. Some states the plates go with the car, other states you have to get new plates in your name. I don't mean to sound confusing, but since each state is different it is confusing!

Answer 3

30 day tags are oftentimes a one-time issuance except the state screws up. Your mom would not be in a position to get a 30 day tag extension. She could get them renewed by using the tip of July. How does your mom sense approximately moving possession in July? From July 31 to Sep a million is 33 days.

Answer 4

When I did it we went to the county clerks office. There was also a form to fill out for transfer from a parent to a child, that stopped us from having to pay sales taxes on it.

Since then they have repealed the sales tax on used cars in the state of KY provided they have already been registered in KY and tax was paid when they were new. Good luck

Answer 5

In California this is how we do it.
Have your dad sign Vehicle release form.
And also if you dad has the pinkslip, have him
sign the pinkslip in the appropriate places.
Take that to the DMV and fill out the signed Vehicle release form and turn it in. I think there is a little fee required.
And boom. the DMV should do the rest. = )

Answer 6

Go to any used car lot or court house and ask for transfer of title for motor vehicle.

Answer 7

Visit the Department of Motor vehicles and have it transferred to your name.

Answer 8

Have him sign over the title to you. Then take it to the DMV and you'll have your own title within a month. Make sure "gift" is checked so you don't have to pay any taxes.