Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your vehicle title at the Iowa DMV. We've simplified the entire process to save you time.

What You’ll Need to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Iowa

• Ask the seller to sign, date, and complete the title.
• The seller must complete the odometer disclosure and damage disclosure statements on the title.
• If there is no section for the damage disclosure statement, the seller must provide a Damage Disclosure Statement (Form 411108) unless exempt.
• If there is no section for the odometer disclosure statement, the seller must provide you with an Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 411077).
• The lienholder will also need to sign the title, if applicable.
• Obtain a Bill of Sale from the seller.
• Complete an Application For Certificate of Title and/or Registration (Form 411007).

For out-of-state title transfers...

• A completed Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 411077).
• A completed Damage Disclosure Statement (Form 411108), if required.
• For a list of exemptions, please visit the IA DOT website.

What You’ll Need to Do to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Iowa

You'll need to submit the following in person to your local Iowa DOT office:

• A completed Application For Certificate of Title and/or Registration (Form 411007).
• Your out-of-state vehicle title.
• Payment for the title transfer fees and registration fees.

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