{
 "dataset": "vehicle-title",
 "title": "Car title transfer and notarization rules by state",
 "description": "Whether a car title must be notarized for the seller or buyer in each state and DC, bill of sale rules, buyer deadlines, plates and title fees, as free open data.",
 "url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/data/vehicle-title",
 "publisher": "MCC Solutions",
 "license": {
  "name": "Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)",
  "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "attribution": "Credit \"MCC Solutions\" and link to https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/data/vehicle-title"
 },
 "checked": "2026-11",
 "row_count": 51,
 "accuracy": "Facts come from official government pages as they read on the checked date. Anything not confirmed there is null and named in the row's unconfirmed list. General information, not legal or tax advice; MCC Solutions is not a law firm and we are not lawyers.",
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  {
   "name": "jurisdiction_code",
   "type": "string",
   "meaning": "Two-letter postal code of the state or DC."
  },
  {
   "name": "jurisdiction",
   "type": "string",
   "meaning": "State name (or District of Columbia)."
  },
  {
   "name": "agency",
   "type": "string",
   "meaning": "State motor vehicle agency. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "agency_url",
   "type": "string (URL)",
   "meaning": "Its page on selling or titling a vehicle. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "seller_notary.required",
   "type": "string (code)",
   "meaning": "Whether the seller's title signature must be notarized."
  },
  {
   "name": "seller_notary.basis",
   "type": "string (code)",
   "meaning": "Whether that answer is stated outright or read from the state's steps."
  },
  {
   "name": "seller_notary.text",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The seller rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "seller_notary.wording",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "buyer_notary.required",
   "type": "string (code)",
   "meaning": "Whether the buyer's signature must be notarized."
  },
  {
   "name": "buyer_notary.basis",
   "type": "string (code)",
   "meaning": "Whether that answer is stated outright or read from the state's steps."
  },
  {
   "name": "buyer_notary.text",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The buyer rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "buyer_notary.wording",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "bill_of_sale.required",
   "type": "string (code)",
   "meaning": "Whether a bill of sale is required."
  },
  {
   "name": "bill_of_sale.notarized",
   "type": "string (code)",
   "meaning": "Whether the bill of sale must be notarized."
  },
  {
   "name": "bill_of_sale.text",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The bill of sale rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "bill_of_sale.wording",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "odometer.text",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "Odometer disclosure rule. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "deadline.days",
   "type": "integer",
   "meaning": "Days the buyer has to title or register."
  },
  {
   "name": "deadline.unit",
   "type": "string (code)",
   "meaning": "Calendar or business days."
  },
  {
   "name": "deadline.text",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The deadline in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "deadline.wording",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "plates.stay",
   "type": "string (code)",
   "meaning": "Whether plates stay with the seller, go with the car or it varies."
  },
  {
   "name": "plates.text",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The plate rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "plates.wording",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "fee.amount",
   "type": "number (US dollars)",
   "meaning": "Title fee."
  },
  {
   "name": "fee.text",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "Detail on the fee. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "seller_report.days",
   "type": "integer",
   "meaning": "Days the seller has to report the sale."
  },
  {
   "name": "seller_report.text",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The seller report rule in plain English. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "seller_report.wording",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "The official source's own words. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "notes",
   "type": "string (free text)",
   "meaning": "Other points from the official source. Present only for jurisdictions that have their own page on the site."
  },
  {
   "name": "unconfirmed",
   "type": "array of strings",
   "meaning": "Fields the official sources read did not confirm for this row. Those values are null."
  },
  {
   "name": "source_urls",
   "type": "array of strings",
   "meaning": "Links to the official sources (all of them for jurisdictions with their own page; the main linked source for the others)."
  },
  {
   "name": "checked",
   "type": "date (YYYY-MM-DD)",
   "meaning": "When the row's sources were opened (YYYY-MM or YYYY-MM-DD). A row with no official source carries the date of the check that found none."
  },
  {
   "name": "page_url",
   "type": "string (URL)",
   "meaning": "The page on mcc-solutionsnj.com that explains this row."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "AL",
   "jurisdiction": "Alabama",
   "agency": "Alabama Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division",
   "agency_url": "https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faq-categories/titles/",
   "seller_notary.required": "no",
   "seller_notary.basis": "stated",
   "seller_notary.text": "No. The Department of Revenue says a title assignment doesn't have to be notarized.",
   "seller_notary.wording": "No, the state of Alabama does not require the assignment of an MSO or title to be notarized.",
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.text": null,
   "buyer_notary.wording": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": null,
   "bill_of_sale.notarized": null,
   "bill_of_sale.text": null,
   "bill_of_sale.wording": null,
   "odometer.text": "The mileage on the buyer's title application has to match the mileage written in the title assignment exactly.",
   "deadline.days": 20,
   "deadline.unit": "calendar",
   "deadline.text": "The buyer gets a plate within 20 calendar days of buying, and the title application comes first.",
   "deadline.wording": "shall obtain a license plate within twenty (20) calendar days from the date of acquisition",
   "plates.stay": "seller",
   "plates.text": "The registrant removes the plate at the sale; it may move to a replacement vehicle.",
   "plates.wording": "License plates are to be removed by the registrant upon the sale or disposal of the vehicle.",
   "fee.amount": 15,
   "fee.text": "$15 title application fee; a designated agent may add a $1.50 commission.",
   "seller_report.days": null,
   "seller_report.text": null,
   "seller_report.wording": null,
   "notes": null,
   "unconfirmed": [
    "buyer_notary",
    "bill_of_sale"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faq-categories/titles/",
    "https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/i-just-acquired-a-vehicle-how-many-days-do-i-have-to-title-and-register-this-vehicle/",
    "https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/when-i-sell-or-otherwise-dispose-of-my-vehicle-does-the-license-plate-remain-on-the-vehicle/"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-alabama"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "AK",
   "jurisdiction": "Alaska",
   "seller_notary.required": null,
   "seller_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": "no",
   "bill_of_sale.notarized": null,
   "deadline.days": 30,
   "deadline.unit": "calendar",
   "plates.stay": "varies",
   "fee.amount": null,
   "seller_report.days": null,
   "unconfirmed": [
    "seller_notary",
    "buyer_notary",
    "fee"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://dmv.alaska.gov/vehicle-services/selling-a-vehicle-in-alaska/"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "AZ",
   "jurisdiction": "Arizona",
   "seller_notary.required": "yes",
   "seller_notary.basis": "stated",
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": null,
   "bill_of_sale.notarized": null,
   "deadline.days": 15,
   "deadline.unit": "calendar",
   "plates.stay": "seller",
   "fee.amount": null,
   "seller_report.days": null,
   "unconfirmed": [
    "buyer_notary",
    "bill_of_sale",
    "odometer",
    "fee"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://azdot.gov/motor-vehicles/vehicle-services/buying-and-selling-your-vehicle/selling-your-vehicle"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "AR",
   "jurisdiction": "Arkansas",
   "seller_notary.required": null,
   "seller_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": "yes",
   "bill_of_sale.notarized": null,
   "deadline.days": 60,
   "deadline.unit": "calendar",
   "plates.stay": null,
   "fee.amount": null,
   "seller_report.days": null,
   "unconfirmed": [
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    "buyer_notary",
    "plates",
    "fee"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/motor-vehicle/faqs-for-dsmv/"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "CA",
   "jurisdiction": "California",
   "agency": "California DMV",
   "agency_url": "https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/",
   "seller_notary.required": "no",
   "seller_notary.basis": "steps",
   "seller_notary.text": "The DMV's private-sale steps are that the seller signs the title and the buyer submits it, with no notary step.",
   "seller_notary.wording": "Private sale / loan payoff: Seller/lienholder signs title. Buyer submits to DMV.",
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.text": null,
   "buyer_notary.wording": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": "some",
   "bill_of_sale.notarized": null,
   "bill_of_sale.text": "A Bill of Sale (REG 135) is one of the forms that may be needed for a transfer.",
   "bill_of_sale.wording": "These forms may be required when transferring ownership of a vehicle or vessel.",
   "odometer.text": "The buyer brings a record of the odometer mileage for a vehicle less than 10 years old.",
   "deadline.days": 10,
   "deadline.unit": "calendar",
   "deadline.text": "The buyer has 10 days after buying to transfer ownership.",
   "deadline.wording": "Buyers have 10 days after purchasing the vehicle to transfer ownership.",
   "plates.stay": null,
   "plates.text": null,
   "plates.wording": null,
   "fee.amount": null,
   "fee.text": null,
   "seller_report.days": 5,
   "seller_report.text": "The seller files a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL) within 5 days.",
   "seller_report.wording": "Sellers must also submit a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL) within 5 days.",
   "notes": null,
   "unconfirmed": [
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    "plates",
    "fee"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/titles/title-transfers-and-changes/",
    "https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/registering-a-vehicle-purchased-from-a-private-party/"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-california"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "CO",
   "jurisdiction": "Colorado",
   "seller_notary.required": "no",
   "seller_notary.basis": "stated",
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": "yes",
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   "deadline.days": null,
   "deadline.unit": null,
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   "fee.amount": null,
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   "unconfirmed": [
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    "plates",
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   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://dmv.colorado.gov/buying-and-selling"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "CT",
   "jurisdiction": "Connecticut",
   "seller_notary.required": null,
   "seller_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": "yes",
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   "deadline.days": null,
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    "odometer",
    "deadline",
    "fee"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://portal.ct.gov/dmv/vehicle-services/sell-vehicle"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "DE",
   "jurisdiction": "Delaware",
   "seller_notary.required": null,
   "seller_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
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   "deadline.unit": null,
   "plates.stay": null,
   "fee.amount": null,
   "seller_report.days": null,
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    "buyer_notary",
    "bill_of_sale",
    "deadline",
    "plates",
    "fee"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/pdfs/TipsforPrivatelySellingaDelawareTitledVehicle.pdf"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "DC",
   "jurisdiction": "District of Columbia",
   "seller_notary.required": null,
   "seller_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": "advised",
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   "deadline.unit": null,
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    "plates",
    "fee"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://dmv.dc.gov/service/buying-vehicle"
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   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "FL",
   "jurisdiction": "Florida",
   "seller_notary.required": null,
   "seller_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
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   "deadline.days": 30,
   "deadline.unit": "calendar",
   "plates.stay": "seller",
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   "unconfirmed": [
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    "buyer_notary",
    "bill_of_sale"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.flhsmv.gov/safety-center/consumer-education/buying-vehicle-florida/buying-private-sale/"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "GA",
   "jurisdiction": "Georgia",
   "agency": "Georgia Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division",
   "agency_url": "https://dor.georgia.gov/responsibilities-sellers-and-buyers",
   "seller_notary.required": null,
   "seller_notary.basis": null,
   "seller_notary.text": null,
   "seller_notary.wording": null,
   "buyer_notary.required": "no",
   "buyer_notary.basis": "steps",
   "buyer_notary.text": "The state's steps have each buyer print and sign; no notary step is listed.",
   "buyer_notary.wording": "Name and signature of the buyer. If jointly owned, each buyer must print and sign.",
   "bill_of_sale.required": "advised",
   "bill_of_sale.notarized": null,
   "bill_of_sale.text": "A bill of sale (Form T-7) is the suggested proof of sale.",
   "bill_of_sale.wording": "Proof of sale, such as a Bill of Sale (Form T-7)",
   "odometer.text": "The odometer reading at the time of transfer goes on the title.",
   "deadline.days": 7,
   "deadline.unit": "calendar",
   "deadline.text": "The buyer titles and registers within 7 days of the purchase date.",
   "deadline.wording": "title and register the vehicle within 7 days of the purchase date",
   "plates.stay": "seller",
   "plates.text": "The seller keeps the plate.",
   "plates.wording": "The previous owner should keep the vehicle's license plate and any tags.",
   "fee.amount": 18,
   "fee.text": "$18 title fee, plus a $20 license plate fee.",
   "seller_report.days": null,
   "seller_report.text": null,
   "seller_report.wording": null,
   "notes": null,
   "unconfirmed": [
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   "source_urls": [
    "https://dor.georgia.gov/responsibilities-sellers-and-buyers",
    "https://georgia.gov/sell-motor-vehicle",
    "https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/title-motor-vehicles/title-and-register-vehicle-purchased-casual-sale"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-georgia"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "HI",
   "jurisdiction": "Hawaii",
   "agency": "City and County of Honolulu, Department of Customer Services (Motor Vehicle)",
   "agency_url": "https://www.honolulu.gov/index.php/cms-csd-menu/site-csd-sitearticles/6442-vehicle-ownership-transfer.html",
   "seller_notary.required": "no",
   "seller_notary.basis": "stated",
   "seller_notary.text": "Optional. Honolulu says notarizing the seller's signature isn't required, but it helps avoid a rejection for an irregular signature.",
   "seller_notary.wording": "Notarization of seller's signature(s) is optional",
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.text": null,
   "buyer_notary.wording": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": "some",
   "bill_of_sale.notarized": "yes",
   "bill_of_sale.text": "Only when the title wasn't released by the recorded owner in an out-of-county or out-of-state transfer; then the bill of sale must be notarized.",
   "bill_of_sale.wording": "a notarized bill of sale must be provided.",
   "odometer.text": "From the 2011 model year on, the odometer reading is recorded; 2010 and older are exempt.",
   "deadline.days": 30,
   "deadline.unit": "calendar",
   "deadline.text": "The buyer transfers within 30 days of the seller's transfer date on the title; after that a $50 penalty applies.",
   "deadline.wording": "within 30 days of seller's date of transfer on the Certificate of Title.",
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   "plates.text": null,
   "plates.wording": null,
   "fee.amount": 10,
   "fee.text": "$10 transfer fee within 30 days.",
   "seller_report.days": 10,
   "seller_report.text": "The seller sends the Notice of Transfer within 10 days to the county where the vehicle was last registered.",
   "seller_report.wording": "within 10 days to the county where the vehicle was last registered.",
   "notes": "Hawaii's counties run vehicle titles. These are the City and County of Honolulu's rules; Hawaii, Maui and Kauai counties may differ.",
   "unconfirmed": [
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    "plates"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://www.honolulu.gov/index.php/cms-csd-menu/site-csd-sitearticles/6442-vehicle-ownership-transfer.html"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-transfer-hawaii"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "ID",
   "jurisdiction": "Idaho",
   "seller_notary.required": null,
   "seller_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
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   "deadline.unit": "calendar",
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   "fee.amount": 14,
   "seller_report.days": 5,
   "unconfirmed": [
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    "buyer_notary",
    "plates"
   ],
   "source_urls": [
    "https://itd.idaho.gov/dmv/registrations-plates-titles/vehicle-titles/"
   ],
   "checked": "2026-11",
   "page_url": "https://mcc-solutionsnj.com/notary/car-title-notarization-by-state"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction_code": "IL",
   "jurisdiction": "Illinois",
   "seller_notary.required": null,
   "seller_notary.basis": null,
   "buyer_notary.required": null,
   "buyer_notary.basis": null,
   "bill_of_sale.required": null,
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   "deadline.days": null,
   "deadline.unit": null,
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