{"id":12821,"date":"2019-09-30T13:28:17","date_gmt":"2019-09-30T13:28:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=12821"},"modified":"2025-05-19T12:27:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:27:11","slug":"4-steps-to-gifting-a-car-in-florida-title-transfer-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/4-steps-to-gifting-a-car-in-florida-title-transfer-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Gifting A Car In Florida: A Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019ve decided to give your car away, you\u2019ve made an incredibly generous choice. Gifting a used vehicle can save someone thousands of dollars and help improve the overall quality of their life. Still, gifting a car in Florida takes a bit more than just handing over the keys. To properly transfer a vehicle, there are several steps that must be taken in order for the transaction to be legal.<\/p>\n

It’s nice to know that gifting a vehicle in Florida largely follows the same steps taken during a regular sale. Still not sure where to begin? That\u2019s where we come in!\u00a0 Here we go with an easy-to-follow guide for how to gift a vehicle in Florida.<\/p>\n

Step-by-Step Guide for Gifting a Car in Florida<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Step 1: The Gift Giver Checks for Liens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before transferring your car, ensure the vehicle has no outstanding liens. A lien is a claim placed on a vehicle by a bank or money lender while a loan is still being repaid. If there is a lien on a gifted car, the lender could demand payment from the gift recipient or seize the vehicle. If your car is paid off, there usually won\u2019t be any liens on it. However, you should always check for outstanding liens, as lenders occasionally forget to clear them from a vehicle. \"Working<\/p>\n

Step 2: The Gift Giver Signs Over the Title to the Gift Recipient<\/strong><\/p>\n

As the gift giver, you\u2019ll sign the Florida car title over to the new owner. To do so, fill out the bottom portion of the Certificate of Title, (as the \u201cseller) then print your name and sign the document. Be sure to fill in the accurate mileage in the odometer section without any erasures or cross-outs. Finally, write the word \u201cGift\u201d where the form asks for the selling price.<\/p>\n

Step 3: The Gift Giver Composes a Bill of Sale<\/strong><\/p>\n

A bill of sale ensures that the gift giver is NOT responsible for the car after the contract is signed. It also helps prove that the vehicle is officially the recipient\u2019s property. The Bill of Sale form HSMV 82050<\/a> includes:<\/p>\n