{"id":19808,"date":"2022-02-21T19:22:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T19:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=19808"},"modified":"2025-03-10T15:12:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:12:27","slug":"how-to-remove-a-name-from-a-vehicle-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-a-name-from-a-vehicle-title\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Remove A Name From A Vehicle Title"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Whether it\u2019s due to divorce, death, or a simple change in the number of owners listed, removing a name from a vehicle title can seem daunting.\u00a0 But we\u2019re here to reassure you of the opposite!\u00a0 Name removal from a certificate of title is actually a lot like a standard title transfer when purchasing a car.<\/p>\r\n<p>A few key details will determine the placement of signatures on the title, but the process is otherwise very much a straightforward one.\u00a0 If you\u2019ve read about general title transfers here on the blog at an earlier date, congrats: you\u2019ve gotten a head start. But in case this happens to be your first rodeo with title assignation (a point from which we <em>all<\/em> begin), we got you.\u00a0 Read on for an easy guide on how to remove a name from your vehicle title.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" class=\"wp-image-19818 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_135546844-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_135546844-1.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_135546844-1-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_135546844-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_135546844-1-120x90.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_135546844-1-90x68.jpeg 90w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/412;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">What You Need:<\/span><\/strong><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>Depending on what state you call home, you\u2019ll need to gather the usual suspects when it comes to documentation:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>State-issued certificate of title<\/li>\r\n<li>Driver\u2019s license of the buyer. The buyer, in this case, refers to the individual whose name will\u00a0<strong>remain<\/strong> on the title<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/how-to-add-a-name-on-a-car-title\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEE ALSO: HOW TO ADD A NAME TO A CAR TITLE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>It\u2019s important to note here that the title must be in good condition in order to facilitate any transaction.\u00a0 Meaning, if the title has been damaged or defaced in any way, it cannot be used.\u00a0 So, if the title has a big coffee stain on it, if it has been torn, worn out to the state of illegibility, or if it bears any cross-outs or corrections, it will not be accepted by any DMV.\u00a0 You will need to apply for a replacement\/duplicate title from the state DMV, and only then can you proceed. (You can order duplicates with us <a href=\"http:\/\/etags.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here,<\/a> by the way!)<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Once you\u2019ve secured your clean title, gather the two owners.\u00a0 Yep, both parties must be present as part of the name removal. Now, the person whose name is to <em>stay<\/em> on the title as sole owner will be called <strong>Seller<\/strong>, and the person whose name is being removed is called <strong>Buyer<\/strong> (or Purchaser on some titles).\u00a0 Even if there is no money involved in this transaction, these are the personas the two owners identify with for the purpose of the removal of an owner.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Pro-tip: <\/strong>If your title change will be accompanying a change in registration, be sure to have proof of auto insurance ready in the name of the person who will be the sole owner on the title after the removal!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" class=\"wp-image-19820 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_210583073-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_210583073-1.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_210583073-1-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_210583073-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_210583073-1-120x90.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_210583073-1-90x68.jpeg 90w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/412;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Ownership types: look for \u201cAND\u201d or \u201cOR\u201d:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>Wherever the two owners are listed on the front of the title, the names will be joined by either \u201cAND\u201d or \u201cOR.\u201d\u00a0 This distinction is very important, because it determines which party needs to sign where.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Names separated by \u201cAND\u201d indicates that as a rule, both owners are required to sign before any action is taken with the car title. In the case of name removal, the person looking to be removed from the title will sign as the first SELLER. The person looking to remain\/stay on the title will sign as SELLER as well!. But take note: whoever stays on the title as the sole owner <em>also\u00a0<\/em>signs as the BUYER.\u00a0 Yep, the new sole owner signs as <em>both\u00a0<\/em>Seller and Buyer.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>Now, when \u201cOR\u201d is used to join the two co-owners on the front of the title, either party\u00a0<br \/>(rather than both) is authorized to make changes to the title in general. And in this case, only one person needs to sign as the SELLER \u2013\u00a0 the person wanting to be removed \u2013\u00a0 while the remaining owner is the BUYER.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">A Handy Example: <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Suppose there are siblings \u2013 Nancy and Joe \u2013 who are both owners of their 2015 Nissan Altima. Nancy decides she\u2019s going to buy a new car, and wants to relinquish co-ownership of the vehicle with her brother. On the title, their names are separated by \u201cAND\u201d so both Nancy AND Joe will sign as sellers. (On some titles, there will be a designation listed as <em>co-seller<\/em>. That\u2019s where the second seller signs.) Joe will then sign as a BUYER and must secure vehicle insurance in only his name for the car. Joe will take the title, his license and his insurance card to the DMV to complete the transfer. <\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" class=\"wp-image-19827 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_144831402-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_144831402-1.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_144831402-1-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_144831402-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_144831402-1-120x90.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_144831402-1-90x68.jpeg 90w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/412;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Clarity is Key:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p class=\"is-style-cnvs-paragraph-callout\">Signatures on vehicle titles must be written clearly, in pen, and placed in the right spot. The same holds true for the odometer reading and address sections. They must both be recorded clearly and accurately. Mistakes, cross-outs, or corrections will render the title null and void (defaced) and you will need to order a duplicate (replacement) title before proceeding with the name removal.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">Advice on Purchase Price:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><br \/>If there is no money exchanging hands (which is usually the case with a basic name removal), leave the sale price section on the title \u2013 also known as the purchase price \u2013 blank, or just fill in \u201czero.\u201d This will help avoid any unnecessary fees and taxes since the transaction is not an actual sale.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-green-cyan-color\">What to do with an Active Lien on the Vehicle:<\/span><\/strong><br \/>If a lienholder (car loan lender like a bank) is recorded on the title, it does add an extra element to an otherwise straightforward transaction. Paying off the loan \u2013 satisfying the lien \u2013 is the simplest way to go about a name removal with a lien. Once the vehicle is paid in full, the lienholder will then provide a lien release notice to submit for the title transfer.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"412\" class=\"wp-image-19826 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_288590598-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_288590598-1.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_288590598-1-320x240.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_288590598-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_288590598-1-120x90.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/AdobeStock_288590598-1-90x68.jpeg 90w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/412;\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If payments are still owed on the car, most lienholders will not allow you to transfer the title to solely your name. The financial institution servicing your car loan can help you figure out how to best approach a possible name removal.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p>And there you have them folks: the step by step of name removal from a title.\u00a0 And you know we can lend a hand with this, of course. Head over to our <a href=\"http:\/\/etags.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">site,<\/a> choose your state from our drop-down menu, select Title Transfer, and let us get your show on the road. Because as always, at eTags, we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether it\u2019s due to divorce, death, or a simple change in the number of owners listed, removing a name from a vehicle title can seem daunting.\u00a0 But we\u2019re here to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":19824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,433,18],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-19808","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-family","8":"category-laws","9":"category-vehicle-titles"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Remove A Name From A Vehicle Title | eTags<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-a-name-from-a-vehicle-title\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How To Remove A Name From A Vehicle Title\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Whether it\u2019s due to divorce, death, or a simple change in the number of owners listed, removing a name from a vehicle title can seem daunting.\u00a0 But we\u2019re here to&hellip;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-a-name-from-a-vehicle-title\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"eTags - 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