To transfer a car title in Indiana, you need the original signed title, a completed title application (Form 205), a bill of sale (optional but recommended), and valid identification. Having these documents ready can streamline the process.
Application for Certificate of Title for a Vehicle – State Form 205 Affidavit of Ownership for a Vehicle - State Form 23037 Bill of Sale.
If you're participating in a private sale from one person to another, you must have a bill of sale. However, you don't need it for registration unless the situation is dire and there is no way to use another document like the title.
Once the lien is released, if no other lien is listed on the vehicle the title will be printed and mailed to you. However, if there is secondary lien listed that is not an E-lien, the title will still be printed and mailed to the lienholder. If secondary lien listed is an E-lien, then the title will remain electronic.
All notaries must use a seal that includes the following requirements: The words “notary public” The words “State of Indiana” The word “seal”.
Additional Reasons You Cannot Sell a Car Without a Pink Slip If the state you are purchasing the vehicle from does NOT issue titles for your particular vehicle you must get what is called a “title verification letter” so that the California DMV will accept a bill of sale in lieu of a title.
The bill of sale is not required to be notarized or signed under penalties for perjury. A bill of sale application must include a Physical Inspection of a Vehicle or Watercraft - State Form 39530 .
In Indiana, the process of transferring a vehicle title does require notarization. Specifically, the seller's signature on the title must be notarized to validate the authenticity of their identity and consent for the transaction.