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Dec 27, 2024 - 12:26 PM
Removing a name from a title is the same as "transferring" the title in most states. As would happen when you buy or sell a car, you must sign the title over.
In your situation, you are the "seller" and would complete and sign the sections for that. Your son is the "buyer" or new owner and would complete and sign those sections. If the title has a section for "sales price", you'll need to write in a number if you are in fact selling the car to him or otherwise receiving payment for it. If not, you would typically write in the word "gift". Because some states categorize gifts separate from "family transfers" we recommend confirming that information first before completing the title. Some errors on titles require that you get a new one and cannot be simply written over.
Depending on the state, you may also be able to transfer the plates on the car or you may keep them under your name and your son can apply for new plates when he completes the title transfer. As an example, in California, the plates would be transfer to your son, unless they are personalized. In Florida, you can choose to keep the plates or let your son transfer them into his name only.
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