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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the car title transfer document in the editor.
  2. Begin by entering the date at the top of the form. This is essential for record-keeping and ensures that all parties are aware of when the transfer is taking place.
  3. Next, fill in your name and address in the designated fields. Make sure this information is accurate, as it identifies you as the seller.
  4. In the section labeled 'Re:', specify the vehicle details, including make, model, and VIN (Vehicle Identification Number). This information is crucial for identifying the car being transferred.
  5. Finally, sign your name at the bottom of the document. If required, include any additional enclosures or documents that support your title transfer.

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Once you start the online Title Transfer process, a DMV Virtual Assistant will let you know if you also need: Smog certification. Use tax and/or various other fees. Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title (REG 227) form.
An Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) application provides an electronic means of transferring information between lienholders and jurisdiction motor vehicle agencies to perfect, update, and release lien information on vehicle titles.
When a vehicle is financed, the lien is noted electronically on the title. Once the loan is paid off, the lienholder can electronically release their lien. The title can then be electronically transferred to the owner, or if the vehicle is sold, to the new owner.