Transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer is NOT finished until the completed title is turned in at the registrar or deputy registrar’s office, where the tax and related fees are paid.

Seller’s Responsibilities

Provide title from State in which the vehicle was last licensed. If current title cannot be located, the seller must apply for a duplicate. The title must show:

• The mileage as it appears on the odometer.
• The current owner(s) name(s). All owner(s) must sign as seller(s) (Minnesota requires all registered owners to sign as seller on Minnesota titles).
• Date of sale.
• Signed release from any lienholder(s) listed on the title (bank, credit union or individual from which money was borrowed). The sale cannot be completed without this document.
• Signed and notarized release.

Buyer’s Responsibilities

• On the title print full name(s), address(es), date(s) of birth and driver’s license number(s) of buyer(s).
• If money was borrowed to purchase the vehicle, provide complete name and address of lienholder(s) and the date of the lien to be printed on the title. If no money was borrowed, check the box marked "No" for no lien holder.
• Sign the title.