{"id":15467,"date":"2021-02-01T18:33:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T18:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=15467"},"modified":"2026-01-29T18:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T18:21:35","slug":"selling-a-vehicle-in-florida-a-sellers-checklist-to-process-paperwork","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/selling-a-vehicle-in-florida-a-sellers-checklist-to-process-paperwork\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a Vehicle In Florida: Two Handy Checklists"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the price of pre-owned vehicles sold at dealerships in Florida continues to climb, more people are opting to buy and sell cars via private channels. This type of transaction can benefit both buyers and sellers when it comes to pricing, but it also requires both parties to carry out title transfer requirements on their own.<\/p>\n

The transaction of a title transfer, while straightforward, can seem daunting if it\u2019s something you haven\u2019t done it before. So we\u2019ve put together the following checklists that will help guide you through the steps to take both before and after the sale process.<\/p>\n

Pre-sale Checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n

Advertise your vehicle<\/strong>. Listing your car on popular auto-trading sites can help folks find your car and determine if it\u2019s right for them. When you post a listing, be sure to include important details like the vehicle\u2019s mileage and accident\/maintenance history. This transparency ensures that buyers know the facts and increases the likelihood of receiving serious offers.<\/p>\n

Get a temporary tag. <\/strong>\u00a0This is optional, as you only need a temporary tag if you have already transferred your old plates and registration to a new vehicle. If that\u2019s the case, a temporary (paper) tag will allow other people to test drive the vehicle. Keep in mind that the vehicle must be insured in order to receive a temporary tag.<\/p>\n

Consider any existing liens.<\/strong> If your car loan has not yet been paid off, you cannot sell it.<\/p>\n

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Mid-Sale Checklist<\/strong><\/p>\n

After completing your pre-sale tasks and finding a buyer, you\u2019ll need to:<\/p>\n

Draft a bill of sale.<\/strong> A bill of sale is a document required as part of sale. It should include details such as:<\/p>\n