{"id":24169,"date":"2024-07-25T14:30:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T14:30:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=24169"},"modified":"2024-07-25T14:30:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T14:30:43","slug":"totally-titles-all-about-vehicle-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/totally-titles-all-about-vehicle-ownership\/","title":{"rendered":"Totally Titles: All About Vehicle Ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here at <a href=\"http:\/\/etags.com\">eTags<\/a> we like to talk shop.\u00a0 If it\u2019s related to vehicles in any way, shape, or form, chances are it\u2019s in the lineup for topics we\u2019re going to discuss.\u00a0 And we\u2019re not overly picky either: if it involves wheels and a motor, we\u2019re interested.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, however, there is some content that\u2019s a bit more exciting than others. Like, for example, highlighting the pros and cons of battery-operated vehicles as compared to gas-powered, the rise of autonomous cars versus the fight to keep humans behind the wheel, or petrol compared to diesel, or manual shift as opposed to automatic.\u00a0 People tend to have opinions about these things, as they generally fall under the category of stuff you can make a choice with.\u00a0 Whereas there are some nitty-gritties that we are all subject to, that are slightly less interesting, if not of utmost importance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24172 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-800x536.jpeg\" alt=\"Certificate of title\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-800x536.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-1160x777.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-1536x1028.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-2048x1371.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-90x60.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-320x214.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-560x375.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-1920x1285.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_55688653-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/536;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>What do we mean by that? Well, for example, the subject of vehicle titles.\u00a0 Sure, it\u2019s not the world\u2019s most invigorating subject, and may not spark debates or heated discussions, but nevertheless, understanding what a title is, how it works, and why it is important, is, well\u2026important.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, we thought we\u2019d outline the specifics of vehicle titles. So that whether it\u2019s your first time buying a car, truck, motorcycle, SUV, or RV, or your 100<sup>th<\/sup> time, this could help to give you a better understanding of the importance of the title document. \u00a0Here goes:<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a Vehicle Title?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A vehicle certificate of title (applicable to any motorized or non-motorized vehicle, such as a 5<sup>th<\/sup> wheel trailer) is a legal document that states the different attributes of the vehicle as well as declares ownership by an individual, couple, or business. Most titles will include information such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>VIN (Vehicle identification number)<\/li>\n<li>Make, model, and year<\/li>\n<li>Issue date<\/li>\n<li>Owner(s) full name and address<\/li>\n<li>Odometer reading<\/li>\n<li>Signatures of buyer and seller (when transferring ownership)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is a Title Transfer?<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>A title transfer occurs when one party sells, gifts, or donates a vehicle, thereby transferring ownership to a new party.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For example, when purchasing a used vehicle, the previous owner will transfer the title to the buyer by signing his\/her\/their name(s) as the seller, while the purchaser(s) sign(s) as the buyer. Transferring a title indicates the transfer of ownership from one party to another.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24173 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-800x448.jpeg\" alt=\"Cars\" width=\"800\" height=\"448\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-800x448.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-1160x650.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-1536x861.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-2048x1148.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-120x67.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-90x50.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-320x179.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-560x314.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1-1920x1076.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_786288091-1.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/448;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>When Specifically Do I Need to Transfer a Title?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are many circumstances in which a title will need to be transferred.\u00a0 The list of these instances include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selling or buying a vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Gifting a car to a friend or family member<\/li>\n<li>Receiving a car as a gift from a friend or family member<\/li>\n<li>Inheriting a car from a deceased person<\/li>\n<li>Satisfying a loan (lien) and becoming full owner of a vehicle<\/li>\n<li>Adding, removing, or correcting a name on a title<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What Does a Lien on a Title mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A title with a lien indicates that another party (usually a bank or other lending institution) currently has ownership of the vehicle, pending the full repayment of a loan.\u00a0 Once the car has been paid off, the title will then be transferred to the person who has satisfied the lien, thereby changing the name on the front of the title, making that person the new owner.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24175 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-800x450.jpeg\" alt=\"Signing car documents\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-800x450.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-1160x653.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-2048x1152.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-120x68.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-90x51.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-320x180.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-560x315.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-1920x1080.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_515569221-2-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/450;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>What If I Lost or Damaged My Title?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When a title has been lost or damaged (this is often called <em>defaced<\/em>, and refers to erasures, cross-outs, or other markings that render the title unusable) you have the option to request a replacement from the state.\u00a0 This new title will reflect the same information as the original title, but is called a <em>replacement <\/em>or a <em>duplicate title<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I Transfer a Title That Has a Correction?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, most states will not accept titles that have been defaced.\u00a0 If you make an error whilst filling in your personal information or odometer reading, do not cross it out or attempt to erase it.\u00a0 First contact your local DMV and ask if they will accept a notarized letter of correction, which states that the error was an accident and that no fraud was intended. If your state does not allow this, you will need to apply for a duplicate title.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What Kind of Information Do I Need to Transfer a Title?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To transfer a title as part of a sale or gift, you will need to have the seller\u2019s signature in the appropriate space.\u00a0 If there are two owners, and their names are joined with \u201cOr\u201d on the front of the title, only one owner is required to sign as seller. However, if the two names are joined by \u201cAnd\u201d then both owners must sign as seller. For the buyer, there must also be a signature in the appropriate space. Most titles allow for two buyers to sign, if co-ownership is the case.\u00a0 Both parties (buyer and seller) will need to provide full legal address, date of sale, and the sale price.\u00a0 Depending on the birth year of the car (and whether it has an engine \u2013 5<sup>th<\/sup> wheels do not, for example) you may need to fill in the odometer reading as well.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In some states, the buyer and seller signatures will need to be performed in the presence of a notary public who will witness, stamp, and sign the title as well.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-24176 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-800x533.jpeg\" alt=\"Title agreement\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-800x533.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-1160x773.jpeg 1160w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-120x80.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-90x60.jpeg 90w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-320x213.jpeg 320w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-560x373.jpeg 560w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/AdobeStock_433171867-1-scaled.jpeg 780w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I Need a Title to Register a Vehicle?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Absolutely. You cannot register any car, truck, SUV, or RV without proof of ownership. And a title is your proof of ownership in almost all cases.\u00a0 Generally, title transfers and registrations are performed simultaneously at dealerships, but if you are purchasing through a casual sale and have the title signed over to you, you will need this document in order to obtain registration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Once I Have My Title Signed Over, Then What?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are planning to drive the vehicle, you will need to register it.\u00a0 You will hand over the signed title to the <a href=\"https:\/\/dmv.ny.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DMV<\/a>, who will issue your registration and then send a new title to you with your name on the front.<\/p>\n<p>And there you have them \u2013 the key points to vehicle titles and transfers.\u00a0 And guess what, you\u2019re totally in the right place if you need to transfer a title and get registration. At eTags, it\u2019s what we do.\u00a0 Head over to our <a href=\"http:\/\/etags.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">site<\/a> and let us assist you with this process quickly and easily. Because, as you know\u2026we\u2019re here to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here at eTags we like to talk shop.\u00a0 If it\u2019s related to vehicles in any way, shape, or form, chances are it\u2019s in the lineup for topics we\u2019re going to&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":24170,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1592,1749],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-24169","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-car-buying","8":"category-title-transfer"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Totally Titles: All About Vehicle Ownership | eTags - Vehicle Registration &amp; Title Services<\/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\/totally-titles-all-about-vehicle-ownership\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Totally Titles: All About Vehicle Ownership\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Here at eTags we like to talk shop.\u00a0 If it\u2019s related to vehicles in any way, shape, or form, chances are it\u2019s in the lineup for topics we\u2019re going to&hellip;\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/totally-titles-all-about-vehicle-ownership\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"eTags - Vehicle Registration &amp; 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