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Car title at the DMV: what to do in your state

To transfer a car title, the seller signs the title over to the buyer, and the buyer applies for a new title at the state motor vehicle agency, often called the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The agency name and the fee differ by state. Replacing a lost title uses a separate duplicate title form. Pick your state below.

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For private buyers, sellers and owners who need the state title office, its forms and its fees.

Title fees and forms by state

Each state sets its own fees, so we show no national average. These are the 15 most populous states. Where we have not confirmed a fee, the cell says so and links the official page. To compare both fees side by side, see car title fees by state.

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StateTitle transfer feeDuplicate title feeTitle formSource
Arizona$4Being checked See official pageNot confirmed yet See official pageazleg.gov checked
California$15 (transfer fee)$28 replacement title feeNot confirmed yet See official pagedmv.ca.govsource 2 checked
Florida$75.25 (title transfer (electronic title))$75.25 duplicate title (electronic)HSMV 82040 Application for Certificate of Title With/Without Registrationflhsmv.govsource 2 checked
Georgia$18$8 replacement title feeForm MV-1 Title/Tag Applicationdor.georgia.govsource 2 checked dor.georgia.gov checked
Illinois$165$50 duplicate title feeNot confirmed yet See official pageilga.gov checked
Michigan$10$10 duplicate title fee plus $1.50 tire disposal surchargeNot confirmed yet See official pagelegislature.mi.gov checked
New Jersey$60$60 duplicate title feeNot confirmed yet See official pagenj.govsource 2 checked
New York$50 (title certificate fee)$20 duplicate title feeMV-82 Vehicle Registration/Title Applicationdmv.ny.gov checked
North Carolina$66.75 (certificate of title fee)$25.50 duplicate certificate of titleMVR-1 Title Applicationncdot.govsource 2 checked
Ohio$18 (title fee ($23 in some counties))$18 duplicate title fee ($23 in some counties)Not confirmed yet See official pagebmv.ohio.gov checked dam.assets.ohio.gov checked
Pennsylvania$72 (certificate of title)$72 duplicate title feeNot confirmed yet See official pagepa.gov checked
TennesseeNot confirmed yet See official page$11 duplicate title feeNot confirmed yet See official pagerevenue.support.tn.gov checked
Texas$28 (title application fee ($33 in some counties))$2 certified copy by mail or $5.45 certified copy in personForm 130-U Application for Texas Title and/or Registrationtxdmv.gov checked txdmv.govsource 2 checked
Virginia$15$15 replacement title feeNot confirmed yet See official pagedmv.virginia.gov checked dmv.virginia.gov checked
Washington$15$39.50 replacement title fee, mailed in 4 to 6 weeksVehicle Title Applicationapps.leg.wa.gov checked dol.wa.gov checked dol.wa.gov checked
All other states
StateTitle transfer feeDuplicate title feeTitle formSource
Alabama$15$15 replacement title application feeNot confirmed yet See official pagerevenue.alabama.govsource 2 checked
Alaska$15$15 duplicate title feeV1 Vehicle Transaction Applicationdmv.alaska.govsource 2source 3 checked
Arkansas$10$10 replacement title fee10-381 Application for Title or Replacement Titledfa.arkansas.gov checked dfa.arkansas.govsource 2 checked
ColoradoNot confirmed yet See official page$8.20 duplicate title feeDR 2395 Application for Title and/or Registrationdmv.colorado.govsource 2 checked
Connecticut$25$25 duplicate title feeH-13B Application for Registration and Titleportal.ct.govsource 2source 3 checked
DelawareBeing checked See official page$50 duplicate title feePurchaser's Application, Section 4 on the back of the titledmv.de.govsource 2 checked
Hawaii$10$10 duplicate title fee on OahuApplication for transfer by new registered owner, Section D on the back of the titlehonolulu.govsource 2 checked
Idaho$14 plus a county fee$14 plus a county admin fee duplicate title feeITD 3337 Application for Certificate of Idaho Titleitd.idaho.govsource 2 checked
Indiana$15$15 duplicate title feeState Form 205 Application for Certificate of Title for a Vehiclein.govsource 2source 3 checked
Iowa$30$35 replacement title fee411007 Application for Iowa Certificate of Title and/or Registrationlegis.iowa.gov checked blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov checked iowadot.gov checked
Kansas$10$10 duplicate title feeNot confirmed yet See official pageksrevenue.gov checked
Kentucky$9$6 duplicate title fee (plus the notary cost)TC 96-182 Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title or Registrationwarrencountyclerk.ky.gov checked drive.ky.gov checked
Louisiana$68.50Not confirmed yet See official pageDPSMV 1799 Vehicle Applicationexpresslane.la.gov checked
Maine$33$33 duplicate title feeMaine title applicationlegislature.maine.gov checked bangormaine.gov checked
Maryland$200$40 duplicate title feeVR-005 Application for Certificate of Titlemva.maryland.govsource 2 checked
MassachusettsNot confirmed yet See official pageNot confirmed yet See official pageNot confirmed yet See official pageNot confirmed yet See official page
Minnesota$8.25$7.25 duplicate title fee plus feesNot confirmed yet See official pagerevisor.mn.gov checked dps.mn.gov checked
Mississippi$9$9 replacement title fee78-002 Title Applicationdor.ms.gov checked dor.ms.govsource 2 checked
Missouri$8.50$8.50 duplicate title fee plus $9 processing feeForm 108 Application for Missouri Title and Licensedor.mo.govsource 2 checked
Montana$12.36 (title fee, light vehicles ($10.30 for other vehicles))$10.30 replacement title feeMV1 Certificate of Title for a Motor Vehicle Applicationmvdmt.gov checked mvdmt.govsource 2 checked
Nebraska$10$14 duplicate title feeApplication for Certificate of Titledmv.nebraska.govsource 2source 3 checked
Nevada$28.50 (title fee (change of ownership))$20 duplicate title, mailed in state or $35 duplicate title, mailed out of stateNot confirmed yet See official pagedmv.nv.gov checked
New Hampshire$35$35 duplicate title feeNot confirmed yet See official pagegc.nh.gov checked
New MexicoNot confirmed yet See official page$5 duplicate title feeBeing checked See official pagemvd.newmexico.gov checked
North Dakota$5$5 duplicate title feeSFN 2872 Application for Certificate of Title and Registration of a Motor Vehiclend.gov checked dot.nd.gov checked
Oklahoma$11$11 duplicate title fee701-6 Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle, Trailer or Manufactured Homeoklahoma.govsource 2 checked
Oregon$101 (title fee (0 to 19 mpg))$101 to $192 (by MPG)735-226 Application for Title and Registrationoregon.govsource 2 checked
Rhode Island$53.50$53.50 duplicate title feeTR-1 Application for Registration and Title Certificatedmv.ri.govsource 2source 3 checked
South Carolina$15$15 replacement title fee400 Title and/or Registration Applicationdmv.sc.govsource 2source 3 checked
South Dakota$10$10 duplicate title fee1001 Application for Motor Vehicle Title & Registrationdor.sd.govsource 2 checked
Utah$6 (new title fee)$6 duplicate title feeTC-656 Application for Utah Title and Registrationdmv.utah.govsource 2 checked
Vermont$42$42 replacement title feeVD-119 Vermont Registration, Tax and Title Applicationdmv.vermont.govsource 2 checked
West Virginia$15$15 duplicate title feeDMV-1-TR Application for Certificate of Titledmv.wv.gov checked
Wisconsin$214.50$20 replacement title feeMV1 Wisconsin Title & License Plate Applicationwisconsindot.govsource 2source 3 checked
WyomingNot confirmed yet See official page$15 duplicate title feeWyoming Title Application and VIN Inspection Formwyoleg.gov checked laramiecountywy.gov checked

Common DMV title tasks

How a title transfer works

  1. The seller signs the title over. The seller signs and dates the title and gives it to the buyer.
  2. The buyer applies. The buyer takes the signed title, the state's title application and the fee to the state agency.
  3. The state issues a new title. The new title is in the buyer's name. Your state guide has the details and deadlines.

Which agency handles titles in my state?

Not every state calls it the DMV. This list shows the agency each state guide cites.

StateAgencyOfficial site
AlabamaAlabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Divisionrevenue.alabama.gov
AlaskaAlaska Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.alaska.gov
ArizonaArizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Divisionazdot.gov
ArkansasArkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Motor Vehicledfa.arkansas.gov
CaliforniaCalifornia Department of Motor Vehiclesdmv.ca.gov
ColoradoColorado Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.colorado.gov
ConnecticutConnecticut Department of Motor Vehiclesportal.ct.gov
DelawareDelaware Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.de.gov
FloridaFlorida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehiclesflhsmv.gov
GeorgiaGeorgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Divisiondor.georgia.gov
HawaiiYour county motor vehicle officehonolulu.gov
IdahoIdaho Transportation Department (Idaho DMV)itd.idaho.gov
IllinoisIllinois Secretary of Stateilsos.gov
IndianaIndiana Bureau of Motor Vehiclesin.gov
IowaIowa Department of Transportationiowadot.gov
KansasKansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehiclesksrevenue.gov
KentuckyKentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Vehicle Licensingdrive.ky.gov
LouisianaLouisiana Office of Motor Vehiclesexpresslane.la.gov
MaineMaine Bureau of Motor Vehiclesmaine.gov
MarylandMaryland Motor Vehicle Administrationmva.maryland.gov
MassachusettsMassachusetts Registry of Motor Vehiclesmass.gov
MichiganMichigan Secretary of Statemichigan.gov
MinnesotaMinnesota Driver and Vehicle Servicesdps.mn.gov
MississippiMississippi Department of Revenuedor.ms.gov
MissouriMissouri Department of Revenuedor.mo.gov
MontanaMontana Motor Vehicle Divisionmvdmt.gov
NebraskaNebraska Department of Motor Vehiclesdmv.nebraska.gov
NevadaNevada Department of Motor Vehiclesdmv.nv.gov
New HampshireNew Hampshire Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.nh.gov
New JerseyNew Jersey Motor Vehicle Commissionnj.gov
New MexicoNew Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Divisionmvd.newmexico.gov
New YorkNew York State Department of Motor Vehiclesdmv.ny.gov
North CarolinaNorth Carolina Division of Motor Vehiclesncdot.gov
North DakotaNorth Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Divisiondot.nd.gov
OhioOhio Bureau of Motor Vehiclesbmv.ohio.gov
OklahomaService Oklahomaoklahoma.gov
OregonOregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Servicesoregon.gov
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)pa.gov
Rhode IslandRhode Island Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.ri.gov
South CarolinaSouth Carolina Department of Motor Vehiclesdmv.sc.gov
South DakotaSouth Dakota Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Divisiondor.sd.gov
TennesseeTennessee Department of Revenue, Vehicle Servicestn.gov
TexasTexas Department of Motor Vehiclestxdmv.gov
UtahUtah Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.utah.gov
VermontVermont Department of Motor Vehiclesdmv.vermont.gov
VirginiaVirginia Department of Motor Vehiclesdmv.virginia.gov
WashingtonWashington State Department of Licensingdol.wa.gov
West VirginiaWest Virginia Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.wv.gov
WisconsinWisconsin Division of Motor Vehicleswisconsindot.gov
WyomingYour county clerklaramiecountywy.gov

What's next?

Common questions

Do I have to go to the DMV in person to transfer a title?

It depends on the state. Some states also take applications by mail or online, so check your state guide for where and how to apply.

How much does the DMV charge to transfer a title?

Each state sets its own fee. The table on this page shows each fee we confirmed with its official source, and we show no national average.

Is the DMV the same as the Bureau of Motor Vehicles or the Motor Vehicle Administration?

They are different names for the office that issues car titles. The agency table on this page shows the name each state uses.

Can I transfer a title without the seller present?

The rules differ by state, so check your state guide before the sale.

What if the title is lost?

Replace it first with the state's duplicate title form. Our lost title guide lists the form and fee for each state.

What if the owner died?

The route depends on the state and the estate. Our guide to car titles after a death lists the routes and forms for each state.

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