How Do You Add A Person To A Vehicle Title?
If you want to add a name to a vehicle title, most states will require you to apply for a transfer of title from your name to both names. A new title will be issued in both names, and the vehicle will be considered jointly owned by both parties. The exact procedures for adding a name to a vehicle title vary from state to state. Find the website maintained by your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or equivalent government subdivision for instructions on how to add a name to a vehicle title in your particular state. Obtain written permission from the lender to add a name to the vehicle’s title (if the vehicle is subject to a lien). Some states require the lender to fill out a special form. Alternatively, you could pay of the lien and obtain a lien release certificate from the lender. Draw up a bill of sale completed by both people. This document should identify the parties, the vehicle, and the sales price. It should also specify that you are granting joint ownership of the vehi
