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For a title transfer, the information on the back of the original title must be completed by both the original owner and the recipient. North Carolina titles must be notarized. For out-of-state titles, NCDMV will recognize that state's requirements.
To transfer a vehicle title in North Carolina, you need a signed vehicle title, an odometer disclosure, a completed Title Application (MVR-1), proof of identity, and a Bill of Sale. For inherited vehicles, you'll also need a death certificate and legal proof of ownership.
It is not technically required but many will not notarize without both parties.
If you buy a new or used car from a dealership, they'll typically handle all the paperwork for you. This includes all the steps involved in the title transfer process. You may not even need to visit the state department in person if you buy from a dealership. Instead, you should receive the title in the mail.
If you have bought a car without a title, you may be able to file an MVR4 (Motor Vehicle Report Request). The MVR4 is a form that you can use to request a copy of the car's title from the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV). The MVR4 form is also statement that you must sign and notarize.
A notary public or public official needs to witness both parties to the transaction signing a bill of sale in six states. These are Louisiana, Maryland, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Montana, and West Virginia. You can use a mobile notary for this purpose. Learn how to notarize a document to keep protect yourself legally.
A form MVR-57 will be issued and given to the registered owner to send to the lienholder. That form will authorize the lienholder to release the title to the DMV. Upon receipt of the out-of-state title, a North Carolina title will be issued and mailed to the lienholder.
Nevertheless, North Carolina requires a notarized transfer of a vehicle's title, your valid North Carolina driver's license and a black and white copy of any secondary owners, a Lien Release if there are any liens on the vehicle, a completed Odometer Disclosure Statement, and a completed Damage Disclosure Statement.
By having the vehicle title, odometer disclosure, bill of sale, release of liability, maintenance records, and any other necessary documents ready, you'll be well-prepared to complete a successful sale.