Titles and Vehicle Ownership
Top Title Transaction
Certificate of Title
Detailed Information about Title Certificates
A Certificate of Title (MV-999) is the official proof of ownership for a car, truck, motorcycle, motorboat, manufactured home (mobile home), or travel or utility trailer weighing 1,000 pounds or more. The title certificate is used to transfer ownership from one person to another.
Vehicle Ownership
Buying, Selling, and Registering
Changes to a Title
Adding, Removing, and Changing Information on a Title
If you have recently bought out the lease on your vehicle, you need to submit proof of your ownership and get a copy of the title that lists you as the owner.
A "lien" means that someone other than you has a security interest in your vehicle. Find out the steps to take to have someone added or removed as a lienholder on your title.
Salvage Vehicles
Damaged and Rebuilt
DMV regulations require the DMV to mark or 'brand' a title certificate if a vehicle is 8 model years old or newer and the owner indicated that the vehicle was destroyed or received damage of 75% or more of the retail value of the vehicle at the time the damage occurred. If a salvage vehicle is rebuilt for use on roadways, the DMV must examine it before issuing a new title certificate or registration.
Special Situations
Vehicles Without Titles
Rarely, vehicles may be purchased or obtained without a title. Find out how to get a title or how to establish proof of ownership.