Report of sale

Why file a report of sale?

The report of sale does NOT transfer ownership, but will release you from legal liability if you file the report properly. If you do not file a report of sale, you may be held liable for parking tickets, impound fees, and other financial liabilities incurred by the new owner until they transfer the title into their name.

When to file

We must receive your report of sale no later than 5 business days after a vehicle is:

• sold privately.
• given as a gift to another person.
• traded, either privately or to a dealership.
• donated to charity.
• turned over to an insurance company or wrecking yard.
• disposed of.

How to file

Information you’ll need:

• The date of the sale or transfer.
• Your name and address.
• The name and address of the person the vehicle was sold or transferred to.
• The vehicle identification number (VIN).
• The vehicle license plate number.

Two ways to file

You may file the report of sale:

• online for no charge.
• OR
• in person at a vehicle licensing office. (Additional service fees may apply.)

After filing the report of sale, you will be given a receipt to keep as proof you filed the report. If you file online, print the receipt when you have completed the report of sale.