Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your vehicle title at the New Jersey DMV. We've simplified the entire process to save you time.
What You’ll Need to Transfer your Vehicle Title in New Jersey
If you sold or bought a vehicle
The Seller must:
- Remove the plates and surrender them to a motor vehicle agency or full service agency, unless the plates are being transferred to another vehicle (plates can be transferred to another vehicle, but not to another owner).
- Sign in the seller's section of the reverse side of the title and give it to the buyer, along with a bill of sale including the following information: Buyer's name and address; Date of sale; Mileage odometer reading; and Sale price.
The Buyer must:
- Sign in the buyer's section on the reverse side of the title and insert their driver’s license or Entity Identification Number (EIN-formerly Corpcode).
- Visit a motor vehicle agency to transfer the title, complete the Vehicle Registration Application (Form BA-49) if applicable, and receive the license plates.
- What to bring to the agency if you need to title and register a vehicle that was:
Pre-owned in New Jersey
Pre-owned in another state that issues titles
Pre-owned in a state that does not issue titles
Pre-owned and purchased at an auction
NOTE: To avoid a $25 penalty, New Jersey or dealer reassigned titles must be transferred within 10 working days from the date of sale.
What You’ll Need to Do to Transfer your Vehicle Title in New Jersey
- Visit any DMV office near you. Consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge.
- Submit the required documents, your application, ID and pay for the title fee.
- Receive a temporary vehicle title.
- Receive your vehicle title via U.S. mail.
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