North Dakota DMV Title Transfer Guide

How To Transfer A Vehicle Title In North Dakota

If you buy a car in North Dakota, you will have to get the title transferred to get it registered and to drive it legally. If you move to North Dakota from another state, you will have to get a title transfer from the state you moved from, in order to get a North Dakota drivers license.

This article will answer your questions about how to transfer a car title in North Dakota. Title transfer requirements apply to all motorized vehicles, such as boats and motorcycles.

You must get your title from the North Dakota Dept. of Transportation. There are offices throughout the state which can be located here.

If you are buying a car from a dealership, they will take care of the title transfer for you, but you can do it yourself if you wish.

Here are some commonly asked questions regarding how to transfer a car title in the state of North Dakota.

Required Documents For North Dakota Title Transfer

What do you need to transfer a car title?

• You will need the title from the seller, signed by both the seller and the buyer.
• You will need a completed DMV title transfer form.
• You will also need to pay any required fees.
• Disclosure of odometer if the car is less than 10 years old.

That is sufficient for simple purchases for cars that are already in the state.

You will need another form if you are buying a car from out of state. If you are moving to North Dakota you will need to bring the title from the other state to get it transferred to North Dakota. You may also contact your local DOT office if you need help with how to fill out transfer of title form.

ND Title Transfer Fees

How much is a title transfer in North Dakota?

The general title transfer fees are $5. There is a $1.50 fee added for out of state transfers. There is also an excise tax from the states of Alaska, Delaware, Georgia, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon.

The fees for licensing are based on the weight and age of the car. So to answer the how much does it cost to transfer a car title question, the basic answer is $5 if you are not out of state and buying a car already titled in North Dakota.

How To Transfer A Car Title To A Family Member In North Dakota

Very often cars are bought and sold between family members, or given to family members as a gift. The procedure is basically the same as any other transfer. The price of the vehicle gifted is not important when considering the process of how to transfer a car title.

If you are giving a car to a family member, you might “sell” it for one dollar, for example.

Both parties must sign the title and, if required, there must be an odometer disclosure form. The fee of $5 is the same.

How To Transfer A Car Title When Owner Is Deceased

This can happen in the cases of an inheritance, or for a number of other reasons. The person with power of attorney must sign as the seller and there is another form for that as well.

If there is no person with power of attorney, or in charge of the estate, you will have to show the death certificate and complete an Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property of the Decedent. This will have to be notarized.

Requesting A Duplicate Title In North Dakota

Sometimes titles get lost or destroyed, and you can get a duplicate by filling out an application for another title with the department of transportation.

If there is a lien against the car you will also have to fill out a request for that to be removed. There is a $5 fee for each of those two things.

You must also give a reason for needing the duplicate title. Having lost your car title is considered a valid reason for requesting a duplicate title in the state of North Dakota.

How To Transfer Ownership Of A Car Without A Title

To get a car titled, that has no title, you must fill out a form of ownership. Part of this is explaining how you came to own the vehicle. There must be a vehicle inspection done by a qualified business.

You will then fill out the normal application for the certificate of title. You must have a notarized copy of the bill of sale, and a photo of the vehicle. It must go through various checks to make sure it is not registered or titled in another state.

If there is a record of another title, you will be given the name of the last owner, and you must try to contact that person and get them to get a duplicate title and send it to you.

If you are not able to reach that person, you will have to get a court order determining that you are the legitimate owner. From there you may get a duplicate copy of a title.

My Car Title Signed But Never Transferred. What Do I Do?

If the seller and the buyer are both North Dakota residents, you may proceed with an application for a title transfer. North Dakota officials suggest both the buyer and seller do the transfer at the DOT office to make sure everything is completed properly.

If you have more questions or need additional information, you may visit the North Dakota Dept. of Transportation website or visit one of their local offices around the state.

North Dakota DMV Hours And Contact Information

The nearest ND DMV location to you can be found by visiting their official website.

For more information on questions specific to your title transfer scenario, clarification on the title transfer process in the state of North Dakota, or for ND DMV hours and to find the DMV location nearest to you, visit the official North Dakota Department of Transportation website by clicking here.

Common Questions About North Dakota Title Transfer

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