Verify the title is in your name and free of liens
Complete the title transfer section on the title certificate
Sign the title exactly as required
Obtain the buyer’s or recipient’s full legal name and address
Record the sale price and date of transfer if required
Complete an odometer disclosure if required
Provide a bill of sale if required
Remove the license plates if required by your state
Submit any required emissions or safety inspection documents
Pay any required transfer fees, taxes, or penalties
Submit the signed title and required forms to the DMV or equivalent agency
Keep copies of all documents for your records