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When the commissioner has suspended license plates on a vehicle because the transferee has failed to file the title certificate within 30 days, the transferee shall pay a $10 fee before the registration is reinstated.

Late fee. In addition to any fee or tax otherwise authorized or imposed upon the transfer of title for a motor vehicle, the commissioner of public safety shall impose a $2 additional fee for failure to deliver a title transfer within ten business days.

Once you purchase a vehicle, you will need to transfer the title to complete transfer of ownership. Minnesota law requires a title be transferred within 10 business days of the date of sale to avoid a penalty.

Minnesota law requires a title be transferred within 10 business days of the date of sale to avoid a penalty. The Anoka County License Centers recommend that all buyers and sellers appear in person to complete the title transfer.

If the options do not apply to your situation (e.g., DVS does have an ownership record for the vehicle or the buyer is aware that the title was issued in another state) or the vehicle does not qualify for the "Defective Title Bond" option, then you may file a motion in a district court asking for an Order to Transfer ...

Please contact our office to verify what additional documents may be needed. Penalties: If transfer does not take place within 30 calendar days of the date of sale, penalties will accrue. There will be a $25 per month penalty, not to exceed $250 and up to 10% penalty on sales tax.

If the title is held electronically, the seller and buyer must visit a motor vehicle service center to complete a secure title reassignment (HSMV 82994 or 82092) and disclose the odometer reading. The buyer and seller must both be present and provide photo identification.