Check your state’s DMV or motor vehicle agency website for title requirements
Gather proof of ownership, such as the bill of sale or previous title
Complete the title application form
Provide valid identification
Show proof of insurance if required
Pay any title transfer or duplicate title fees
Submit the application and documents to the DMV or mail them if allowed
If your title was lost, request a duplicate title
If you still owe money on the car, contact the lienholder for title release instructions
If you bought the car from a dealer, ask the dealer to handle the title paperwork
If you inherited the car, provide the required probate or inheritance documents
If you moved from another state, follow your new state’s title transfer process