Generally speaking, a power of attorney assists you in making decisions when you’re unable to make them yourself. It can be used to give another person (called the Agent or Attorney-In-Fact) the authority to make health care decisions, do financial transactions, or sign legal documents that the Principal (i.e. You) can’t do for one reason or another.
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Simply put, the power of attorney document allows an individual to take action on behalf of someone else. It’s important to note that the terms can be as narrow or broad as you’d like, meaning someone else can act on your behalf on one single thing like transferring a vehicle title or take over all your healthcare decisions.
To transfer a vehicle with a power of attorney document, you need to draw up that document first. Some people hire lawyers, while others get an online template they can customize. Every state has a different power of authority form, but generally speaking they work in the same way and typically have to be notarized.
You can even check your local DVM’s website for their own power of attorney form for car title transfers. You’ll have to fill out your personal identification as well as your agent’s (who you’re appointing) information. Make sure everything matches ID and that your name matches the exact spelling on your title. You’ll have to fill out the vehicle’s info such as make, color, license plate number and the like. Finally signing under penalty of perjury and before a notary.
In terms of language, if the power of attorney form is used only for the purpose of transferring a title, make sure you include words that represent that such as …limited to completing all documents needed to transfer ownership of vehicle described this document. Your agent will also need your title and, depending on your state, may or may not need to get a lien holder’s lease, a smog certification like in California and even an odometer reading. The title, when transferred, would be signed Your Name, By Agent under POA or Agent Name, attorney-in-fact for Your Name.
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Hello. I live in Indiana and have durable power of attorney over my mother’s affairs. She is incapacitated and cannot sign documents for herself. I’d like to sell her car; the paper title is in her name. The best offer I’ve received is from an online company that will only transact with me if the title is in my name. Is it possible to transfer the title to my name? Thank you
With a durable PoA, you should be able to transfer the title into your name. Contact the DMV of the state you reside in to confirm what, if any additional documents, they may require.
Florida: I want to sell my car to Carmax, but I live out of town from where it’s garaged. I am the only person on the title. If I filled out the Florida POA form for my dad and got it notarized, who do I need to submit it to? DMV? Tax Collector? Just bring the POA form to Carmax? Thanks
You would submit the PoA to Carmax and they would work with the DMV/Tax Collector. Make sure Carmax comfirms to you how exactly they want the PoA completed (exact name of the entity, what information beyond VIN must be stated, etc)
i am trying to sell car on my boyfriend’s behalf but he is the only registered owner on vehicle. i have POA over him but in order for me to sell car on his behalf, i have to get title signed over to me. how can i do that?
Whether you can sign as PoA without first transferring the title to your name or whether you need to first transfer the title into your name depends on the state where you plan to sell the vehicle; or better said where the buyer intends to register the vehicle. For example, if the buyer is registering the vehicle is Florida, then you could sign the existing title that is still under your boyfriend’s name, as “attorney-in-fact” and provide the seller a copy of the PoA and your license. However, if the buyer is registering the car in Pennsylvania, he or she would need a title already transferred to your nam; they would not be able to use the PoA copy like in FL. Overall, you might have an easier time selling the car if you first transfer it into your name. What is required for you to do that is dependent on the state you are in. Best of luck.
My husband has loan on 4 x 4 truck, that is really high off of the ground. We are wanting to trade it with the same company for a van or SUV that is not so high. The problem that brought this on is medical. Husband has just had triple bi-pass and is unable to sign off on paperwork to transfer for the other vehicle. Also, I can’t get him home is this tall truck. I have ask the dealer and they won’t allow me to take paperwork to him in hospital to sign off. They also stated that legally they can’t take it to him either. Will a proxy do any good. Linda (me) is spouse. Also on the loan papers as co-signer
If you become his power of attorney then you can act on his behalf
Hello. I live in Florida and have durable power of attorney over my mother’s affairs. She is incapacitated and cannot sign documents for herself. I’d like to sell her car; the paper title is in her name. The best offer I’ve received is from an online company that will only transact with me if the title is in my name. Is it possible to transfer the title to my name? Thank you.
With eTags, you’ll need to place an order for Title Only, provide the POA and mother’s ID as well as your ID.
Hi! I am durable POA for my Dad who resides in VA. I reside in IL. The POA documents are written to be interpreted “as broad as possible.” Prior to my Dad being declared incompetent he purchased & paid in full a sports car for my daughter (16). I have the car & the title to the car. How do I transfer the title to my name since my daughter is only 16? Again, Dad lives in VA, I live in IL. I have the original notorized POA documents from the attorney in VA. Thanks.
eTags doesn’t operate in those states, but seems like you’ll just have to get an out-of-state title transfer if title was assigned to you, plus registration so card can be driven on public roads.
eTags doesn’t operate in those states, but seems like you’ll just have to get an out-of-state title transfer if title was assigned to you, plus registration so card can be driven on public roads.
Florida state. I sold my car payed it off with the bank (lien) the bank ask were and under who’s name i want the title to be sent, I told them to send it directly to the person i sold it to. 5 months later the person is calling me that i need to sign a poa for the title i am so confuse because the title was sent directly to the person i sold it to.
The title was supposed to be signed over (assigned) to your buyer. Then they can transfer the title into their name and register under their name as well. The title might’ve been shipped to the other person, but sounds like you didn’t sign it over to them.
Hello I just brought a car from a private owner and the daughter who is the power of attorney signed the title I live in nj dmv told me I need a power of attorney letter to switch title over the daughter sent the power of attorney pages to me is that good enough or do I need something else???
Unfortunately, the requirements are not clearly laid out in this case since, on the NJ DMV website, they only detail instances where you are signing on behalf of the owner (seller in this case) or the you are representing the owner (seller) that has already signed the title. In your case, you are not representing the previous owner/seller at all. That said, if an NY DMV rep stated that you need the PoA, I would go to or call the very office you plan to complete the transfer at and confirm two things: (1)do they need an original PoA or is a copy acceptable. (2)do they need they need a copy of the representatives (seller’s daughter) ID? We stress that you should contact the same office you plan to complete the transfer at since a different office may give you a different answer. Further, it is more common for the seller to complete the transfer into their name; that is, the daughter transfers the title to her name first and then would hand you the new title. If there is not a time constraint and the sellers are willing to do that, that might be the best path if the NJ DMV gives you the run-around. Best of luck.
Fiancé purchased a non running vehicle from GA years ago. The title had the owner’s name, plus signed by a POA. He was not given any paperwork for the POA back then. He didn’t think anymore about it, until he worked on it and has it in running order now, but he is unable to obtain a tag without the POA paperwork, is that correct? If so, is a bonded title what he needs to do? He has no way to get in touch with the former owner or POA.
eTags doesn’t operate in GA and states have different regulations. But if you can’t find the previous owner, seems like a bonded title is the option. Best to contact GA DMV.
Hi, my girlfriends ex husband (she is still married, they have been seperated for two years. Wanting a divorce) is in jail, and seems that he is going to be there for a few months. Her car title is in his name, and she doesnt have access to it. He has agreed to give her the car but he is in jail and she is two months behind on payments due to him being in jail ( they were splitting thw payments.) She wants to get it refinanced so she can afford it but needs to get the title ect.. through power of attorney. With him being in jail we just arent sure how to go about it? Help.
There are a few variables here, and seems like there’s a lien holder as well. Best to get legal advice or contact the bank where the loan is held, perhaps they can answer a few question.
I am the poa of finance for my mom. Her car has her name only on the title. If I sign the title of her car to her husband does that free all liability of the car feom the poa, me? In other words, if i do that and it is under her husband’s name only and he causes an accident and gets sued can the go after my mom’s poa for restitution?
Hi Anna,
If you’re the POA for your mother, you can sign over the title to your mom’s husband but he’ll need to legally transfer the title with the state in order for ownership to be transferred. He’d need to sign the title as well. I can’t speak to the legalities of who gets sued in the case of an accident however, I can assure you that once the title is transferred legally with the state, your liability is relinquished. We can help with the transfer online. Use this link to place an order for a title transfer if your mom’s husband resides in one of the states we service. I hope this helps!
Hello!
My husband and I are selling our boat and trailer in Florida. We are both on the title with the word “and” between our names. I am not able to be there at the bank the day of the sale. If I sign a POA does that allow my husband to complete the transaction without me there? Thank you!
Hi Hilary,
Technically yes, but you could sign over your portion of the title and give it to your husband to complete the rest with the buyer;
Hello
I am located in Florida.
My father recently passed and my mother is in a nursing home with dementia. His DPOA passed to me when he passed. He had 2 vehicles. One that I would like to keep and one that I would like to sell. Can I sign the vehicles over to myself? If so would you know if this require me to go to DMV to do in person? Thanks for your help!
The POA is no longer valid once the person has passed.
Mother has dementia. I’m her dpoa. Gifting a car in Louisiana to sister in Arizona. Can she take it to Arizona and get title transfer with copy of dpoa and my signature as attorney in fact?
Check with AZ DMV but you’ll need the title first. As the DPOA, you should be able to obtain a copy from OMV.
Hi I’m buying a vehicle from a friend. An he’s unable to be in the same city he’s unavailable to get to see the power of attorney paperwork.. but his dad has the title. He did sign the title so but I’ll be going to the DMV alone 1. Question is that ok can o go by myself. 2. Question can his dad help me an him regarding the power of attorney paperwork.
Hello there. As long as your friend signed the title over, you don’t need to go to the DMV with anyone or any power of attorney to transfer. Have your friend sign the title and mail it to you. You can do the rest!
The vehicle is located in Colorado, I need power of attorney from father / title holder in Nebraska where the car was last titled and registered.
What states power of attorney form should I use.
Thanks in advance
My husband is incarcerated and on cosigner on a car title with his father that I drive. I have a POA can I take his name off the title and registration and put my name on it?
The short answer is, yes. Although it depends on how the POA is written. If his father is also on the title, you’ll have to involve him in the transfer as well as the POA likely only gives you permission to sign for your father.
Hi I’m trying to do a title change under my name. My spouse the owner is currently incarcerated and he graduated me his power of attorney. Can I still do the title transfer?
Hi there. Yes, with power of attorney, you can transfer the title to your name. You’ll need to make sure the vehicle is insured under your name.
I live in Florida and am trying to transfer the title of a car that my dad bought and put it under my name. My dad is currently out of the country and unable to come any time soon. Could i use a power of attorney to change the title ?
Hi Brenda. Thanks for your question. If the vehicle is titled in someone else’s name and you wish to complete any transactions pertaining to the vehicle you’ll need to set up a power of attorney in order to do so. I hope this helps.
I’d like to sell my 2000 Subaru Forester. The vehicle’s Title has mine and my ex-wife’s names on it. We’ve been divorced for four plus years. Her last known residence was Istanbul, Turkey back in 2018. All contact attempts have been fruitless. Any help is appreciated.
hello there, pls send back your question plus let us know if the names are connected by an “and” or an “or”. Also, what state do you reside in, assuming the title is from that state
Hello! My dad sold me his car about a year ago. It was registered in FL. I was not able to see him before he moved to Taiwan and he forgot to transfer the title. I live in NC and this month he gave me POA to sign the car over to myself on the title. Can I backtrack the date since he sold it to me a year ago if I only got POA recently? Or should just put the purchase date as a day following the day I received the POA form?
If the title hasn’t been filled out yet, and you have a POA, you can complete the information as you see fit. If you were borrowing the vehicle and now you intend to own it, then the date should reflect that on the title. I hope this helps!
Hello,
I am currently based in CA. My father just got incarcerated a year ago and his car that was fully paid of is now under my care. Being a college student, I thought that perhaps having the title changed to my name can be beneficial so I can use it while it also looks like he won’t be out of jail any time soon.
Because I was the one to report him and was incarcerated, I am afraid of sending the title documents to him for his signatures and having contact. What can I do about this without an attorney and contact with my father?
Unfortunately, you don’t have any rights to the vehicle if there’s no power of attorney, he won’t sign the title over, etc. I wouldn’t send the title documents over but you probably need an attorney to facilitate the transaction.
Can a power of attorney switch a title without the owners consent in Virginia?
I can’t speak to the laws in VA specifically but typically, if you have the power of attorney as it pertains to someone’s vehicle, you’re able to make decisions regarding the sale of the vehicle. The power of attorney gives you the ability to sign on the owner’s behalf.
My name is JD my husband past a year and half ago. My daughter is trying to use her dpoa to her advantage and to be hateful. I have reunited with my high school sweetheart and she is furious. I got my vehicle tax notice and found that she added her name to it. She tried to change my security codes to lock me out of my home so she could change the locks.i have found that my late husband made her dpoa over my home I don’t even own it should she not be paying the mortgage payments and be responsible for the repairs. I paid off my car that was in my name and my late husband can she take it to. How can she do this when I am of sound mind and with no medical issues and I know what I am doing.
I’m sorry to hear of your misfortune. The only advice I can give here is for you to seek legal assistance sooner than later. We’re not equipped to advise you in this situation. I do wish we could help. Good luck!
I live in Florida. My father is currently incarcerated and has been for about a year and a half and looks like he is going to be there for many more years. I have a Limted POA over him that covers everything regarding him and his affairs except for medical decisions. When he realized he was going to be in jail for a very long time, he gifted me his car that is fully paid off. I went into the local tag agency because the DMV is crazy down here. Since the current title is electronic and not paper, they said o just need to order a replacement paper title and pay for it and then once I get that I can use the POA to have the title transferred into my name. In FL I see they have some different POA forms through the DMV that you can use for this purpose but I assume that is needed for people who do not have an actual real POA already. I can’t use one of those anyways because he is incarcerated and I wouldn’t be able to have him sign any documents any time soon. Is this something you can help me with online? I think I read I have to have a physical Title to do a transfer online with you guys if I am
Not mistaken. If that is the case I can just order the replacement and have it within the week. And then handle the transfer online. Unless you guys have a way for me to complete the entire process without having to do that? I am going to be selling the car so I need it to be transferred into my name asap so I can sell it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hi there Joshe,
We can certainly help you with your dad’s title online and we can do it in one transaction. In Florida, as long as you have the POA, you can apply online with us for the title, and then no need to get it transferred to your name if you wish to sell it. You can sell the car and sign over the title to your buyer as POA for your father. Here’s a link to place an order. I’ll shoot you an email with some more details.
We live in Alabama and our son is in prison iin Alabama. His mother has power of attorney. How do we handle selling his vehicle for him??
If mom has power of attorney, she can more than likely sell the vehicle for him signing the title over as the POA. Before writing on the title, check your state’s website regarding transferring a title as the POA.
I am in NY. My friend is in jail and has given me his truck. I have the title. How can I transfer the title into my name if he can’t sign it. He does have a power of attorney. Can she sign for him or does she have to go to the DMV with me? How does this work? She does have a power of attorney document but not specified just for the vehicle.
As long as your friend has power of attorney, she can sign the title as his POA. She won’t need to come with you to DMV but she should provide you with a copy of the Power of Attorney agreement. After that just make sure you have your license and insurance for the vehicle. I hope this is helpful.
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i am located in California and my mother has been deemed incompetent, she gave me her truck. Her brother is POA. will i need him to be present to have the car transferred to my name?
Hi Robin. Yes, her brother will need to sign the title over to you as her POA. However, once signed over, you can transfer the title on your own. I hope this helps!
My mom appointed me as her POA with already drafted documents from a lawyer. She wants to gift her vehicle to me since she is unable to drive any longer and we have limited time to do so. She is in Michigan and I am in Maryland. Do both parties need to be present to sign over title or am I alright to sign it. The title is Florida title to make things more confusing. Or should she sign then mail to me and I can do the rest at Maryland MVA. Or does anything have to be notarized with both of us present?
Hi there,
There are no notaries on a Florida title. You basically have both options. As her POA, you can sign on her behalf. If she has the title in Michigan, and she’s able to sign it, she can sign it over and send it to you (with tracking recommended) in Maryland. You’ll fill out your section as the buyer and take your title, Maryland insurance, and license and transfer it over. You’re welcome to do this in person at MVA however you can do it online with eTags. Visit our website to place an order once you have all the necessary documents!
Hi, I cosigned my car’s title with my mother on a car registered in NC. We have sold the car and are trying to sign the title over to the new owner however I will be out of the country and unable to provide my signature. Can my mother sign the title over as my cosigner or will we need to do a Power of Attorney or some other option? Thank you.
We don’t operate in NC, but this article may help.
Hello,
we’re based in California and my mom is travelling for a longer period, but wants me to sell her car for her. Can she send me the filled and signed POA via mail, or does she have to be legally present in front of a notary in order to sign the POA?
We need to move fast and she cannot travel back to the USA in the next few months, unfortunately. is there a way i can get the POA or transfer the title to someone else without her presence ?
Thank you, much appreciated
If your mom can, she can sign the CA title over to you and you can sell the vehicle in CA with a bill of sale and completing the REG227. When doing any type of notary both party’s would need to be in front of the notary when signing.
Hello, I am using my brother in laws car who is no longer living in the US. The car is registered in MA but i just moved to PA (my license is IL). I am trying to sell this car to Carmax but stuck in a dilemma on how to get POA.
Typically you would get the POA from your brother in law so you can act on his behalf, if he’s the one still named as owner on the title. If he doesn’t have the title, he may be able to order a title replacement. Reach out to Carmax, they may be able to help
I bought a car with a ex,were both listed on title. I have a pof paper signed by him. I have refinanced the loan. I want him to be removed on title. Im in maryland. What do i need to take to the mva. How much will this cost me .
Visit the MVA website for a “Title Correction”
We live in Virginia and my husband and I are purchasing a new car. My husband is out of the county. He made me durable power of attorney before he left. The bank doesn’t have an issue with me signing the loan documents. The dealer doesn’t want me to use the POA documents. They said he must be in person. They don’t believe Virginia DMV will allow me to sign. Is this right? How can I proceed with the purchase?
eTags doesn’t operate in Virginia, but typically a POA can be used legally. You may want to check the type of POA that it is..durable?limited? Ask for more info from the car dealer to see what kind of documents or forms you can show them to make the transaction. Both your names may even be on the title, which is separated by an OR can give you rights without your husband being there.
I live in Missouri i am my mother’s power of attorney she is in a nursing home and due to health reasons can no longer drive her car, can i transfer the car to my name.
eTags doesn’t operate in Missouri, however generally speaking, yes should be able to transfer title into your name to become the legal owner sand sell or register should you wish to.
I live in NC. I’m selling a car for my mom as POA. Will I’ll be able to pull this off easily and sign title over myself? She is in assisted living. What paperwork will I need when I do this.
Just check out the NC DMV for title transfer procedures…as long s you have the POA documents signed you shouldn’t have a problem.
I have DPOA for my dad, who is now incapacitated, and need to transfer his car title to his granddaughter to whom he gifted the car. It’s a Florida title and I live out of state. What’s the best way to go about this. Thanks!
For title transfer and registration in FL, you can complete the https://www.etags.com/app/us?utm_source=blog_question. Just follow the prompts and upload the documents needed.
Hi there. My mother is residing in a rehabilitation center in Louisiana. I live in Florida. As her POA with documentation, how may I update her expired tags and transfer her vehicle into my name? Thank you.
You can apply online for a title transfer in Fl, just select “Register Vehicle” with eTags to transfer the title and apply for a Florida registration.
My grandmother recently gifted me a car (valued less than $10k) and provided me the Florida title – signed over with “gift” in the selling price section of the title. I am looking to transfer the title and register the vehicle in my name in FL. Will this require a POA or any other documentation or can this be done with the title alone?
No need for POA if she gifted the vehicle to you and signed title over. You’ll need a title transfer and registration to legally drive it. You can get it done online with eTags.
My Mother was admitted to a Rehabilitation Center and won’t be returning to her mobile home on a rented lot in our local Mobile Home Community. I am her Health and Financial POA, giving me authority to make all of her financial decisions for her, including sale of personal property. Rather than trying to sell her mobile home, I want to keep it. As her Financial POA, can I transfer the title to my name? I am in Ohio.
Yes, you can complete a Title Transfer to have the mobile home switched over to your name. Two important things though, you must have the original title in your possession and said title must have to have signed over to you in order for etags to complete a title transfer.
I am the POA for my mom. I have the titles for a trailer and 4 wheeler. How do I sign the titles to transfer them to my sister? I am in Missouri and my sister is in Colorado.
Your sister would need to transfer the title in Colorado and register it there. eTags doesn’t operate in CO, so reach out to a local DMV. Here’s info on out of state titles.
I am in PA, have a vshicle in Connecticut registered and insured in Connecticut that my granddaughter uses. My daughter in Connecticut has my POA. I want to give the car to my granddaughter, can my daughter sign the title with her poa. And what other forms would i need
Hello there, your granddaughter needs to to transfer title and get new registration license plate. eTags can help online, just visit our site. She’ ll need: the signed over title, proof of insurance, CT driver’s license, copy of the POA and a declaration of gift.
I live in Ohio, I am paying off my Mom’s lease, (the buy out) and would like it transferred it in my name. I have the POA, is that all I need? Please let me know, Thanks!
To transfer the title and registration from your Mom’s name to your name, the leasing company would have to approve that which usually means they would perform a credit check and all other applicable requirements to approve the lease agreement to be in your name. They would take care of the title and registration transfer in that case. If the vehicle is paid off and so without a lien or active lease, then you can transfer the title and registration to your name in person at a BMV office or online with eTags
I live in Missouri, I have DPOA on my dad, his health is really bad, he is on Hospice. All his titles and Deads are in his name only, he is divorced. Does the DPOA give me the right to put TOD on his vehicle titles, and the dead to his house so we dont have to worry about anything going in probate when he passes.
Hi Crystal, our condolences on the state of your dad’s health and it’s impact on you and your family. Requirements related to property rights and use of DPoA vary by state. That is, Missouri may allow use of DPoA to revise the vehicle title to list ToD but not allow its use to change the deed of the house. You will have to contact an attorney and/or the Missouri Department of Revenue (DoR) to confirm what will be required. Wishing you and your family all the best.
I’m in Texas I have a signed and notarized POA for my brother and need to know if I can transfer the title of his two travel trailers over to a buyer that wants to purchase them without his signature on them?
The power of attorney grants you permission to act on the seller’s behalf, therefore, you can sign the title as seller.
Hi,
I bought a car as a main application with my friend as a co applicant. She helped me to apply since she had much better credit score but I am responsible for paying everything. Now she is moving out of the country. Before she moves out of country how can I make sure that I have the full ownership? Say in case I have to sell it or when I pay off the loan in few years how can I change the title only in my title if she is out of country? Can you please advise the best possible action before she leaves the country? I am based in Atlanta Georgia.
Thanks in advance,
Bob
eTags doesnt operate in Georgia, so it’d be best to verify with your local Georgia DMV. But typically, all you need is a title transfer so you can remove her name from the title.
I just bought out my leased car. A lein release only got me a title in the leasing companies name sent to my address in Kansas. How do I get the title signed over to me and a bill of sale?
Hey there, eTags doesn’t operate in Kansas but this link to kansas dmv should help. https://www.ksrevenue.org/dovlienfaq.html
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I went to register my car at the DMV I’m North Carolina. My car was originally registered in NY. The lease is in my cousin name because of credit problems with me. I got insurance with here on for title purposes. But the DMV lady said I need to do POA. We never got the title because it’s a lease. Do I have to do this or it’s just a miss understanding with the DMV
yes, if the DMV said you need a PoA you probably need one, since every state has different rules. You need the PoA from the bank holding the title. As far as registering in a name other than lease holder here, that’s up to NC.
I bought a car in NC a few years ago and it is currently with my brother who lives in MD.
If I want him to sell it there to his local dealership, can I just print off and fill out a power of attorney form authorizing him to sell the car?
And do I have to sign the title or do anything else to the title?
Thank you
I don’t believe you can sign over title with POA, but prob best to ask the dealership you’re working with. Your brother may be able to give the title as is and let the dealership handle all paperwork. Or you’d have to transfer title to him first before letting him do anything with vehicle, since you’re still owner.
Hello. I’m in Texas.
I bought my mother in laws car from her but the titles still in her name. We didn’t want to pay the fee to transfer it into my name since we didn’t think it’d be necessary. And it was costly.
Now I need to renew my cars registration but since it’s in her name the Tax office gave me a Limite Power of Attorney for Eligible Motor Vehicle Transactions so I can renew it.
She doesn’t leave her house due to Covid. I have her passport. Will I be able to take the form to have it processed with her signature and her not present?
eTags doesn’t operate in Texas at the moment, but you can reach out to your local DMV or find info here: https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle
My mother lives in Virginia and is amenable to purchasing and financing
the vehicle for me in her name. could she give me POA to register in myname n Florida
If your mother is purchasing and financing the vehicle in her name, then that vehicle can only be registered in her name. In order to include your name on the Florida registration, you must be included as a co-owner in the retail installment contract with the finance company. Otherwise, with the POA, you can register the vehicle in your mother’s name only
Thank you very very much for your reply I really appreciate that God bless you. What I wanted to know is I guess you answered my question even with power of attorney it still has to be in her name correct whoever purchased it make sense yes thank you
I’m Trying to Buy a Truck From My Neighbor (He Passed Away)and His Brother Is Executor of The Estate and Power Of Attorney Of His House,Truck and Estate,Etc.He Has Envoled A Third Party To Take Care of The Transfer Of The Truck (Auto Sales Co.). What Does The Brother (Seller),Who Lives in Phoenix,AZ Need To Do To Complete This Transaction?(I’m in Florida (Buyer )of the Truck, I’m patiently Waiting,Over 1Month For This Transaction To Take Place? Please Respond..
Unfortunately, once an owner passes away, the Power of Attorney is no longer valid. As the Executor of the Estate, your late neighbor’s brother can sign the title over to you. As a Buyer, you must also complete the title with your information and signature. Completing a transfer of ownership on a vehicle requires the original title, a legal document naming the neighbor’s brother as an executor, your driver license and proof of insurance. If the mentioned documents were submitted to the Auto Sale Co., then the transfer of ownership should have been completed by now.
I’m recently separated from my husband. I moved to a different state. Who do I assign as a power of attorney? My sister or me? I have to send it to my ex to get signed correct or can it be signed online. He lives in Virginia. I’m in Ohio! Thanks
if you’re considering using a power of attorney for any reason, you should consult a legal expert.
I have a durable power of attorney from a lawyer for my dad who is unable to provide his signature. We want to sell his car which is titled in his name. We have the original title. How do I sign the title over to the new buyer and is any other paperwork required? All of this will occur in Florida as is the title.
With the durable power of attorney from a lawyer, you can print and sign your dad’s name as a Seller on the title followed by the letters POA. You would then provide the new buyer with the original title and a copy of the durable power of attorney to complete a transfer of ownership either in person or by visiting https://www.etags.com/app/fl/title/transfer?utm_source=blog_question
To begin the process, we require an image of the original title, the new buyer’s driver license, and proof of Florida insurance.
I bought a vehicle in Texas which was sign by a POA on title in California and I didn’t notice. I have the title but not the original POA copy which the DMV is asking for to register the vehicle. It is becoming very difficult to find that POA copy. Is there another way I can register this vehicle? I’m the 3rd party owner.
Since eTags operates in CA, you can visit us at https://www.etags.com/app/ca?utm_source=blog&utm_id=blog_question
and do a title transfer with a bill of sale. You don’t need a POA if you’re not a car dealer, as long at the texas title is properly filled out.
I bought a vehicle which was sign by a POA and I didn’t notice. I have the title but not the original POA copy which the DMV is asking for to register the vehicle. Is becoming very difficult to find that POA copy. Is there another way I can register this vehicle?
Hi there, can you please let us know in what state you’d like to register your vehicle? Pls also resubmit your question above when adding the state.
I bought a vehicle which was sign by a POA and I didn’t notice. I have the title but not the original POA copy which the DMV is asking for to register the vehicle. Is becoming very difficult to find that POA copy. Is there another way I can register this vehicle? I live in New Jersey.
Hey there, so eTags doesn’t operate in NJ (we do in NY) that’s why i asked where you’re located. We also don’t provide legal advice but here’s some info from one of our agents that you may be able to cross reference: look into the bonded title process whereby a private and properly licensed company issues him a bonded title for the vehicle that he may be able to use to title/reg in NJ. Alternatively, he could consult legal counsel and see if there is a way he could be issued a court document through legal proceedings that would allow him to eventually title/register the car in NJ. Of course, contacting the person he bought the car from who should have the PoA, is the least complicated route.
I am in Florida and have a durable power of attorney for my mother who is physically unable to handle most of her affairs. She wants her car and mobile home in my name. Do I just take the DPOA stamped forms we did at an attorneys office and titles to the title bureau in Florida to do a title transfers? No liens on either item. Thank you.
You can use the notarized, durable power of attorney to complete a transfer of ownership for the car and mobile home by visiting https://www.etags.com/app/fl/title/transfer?utm_source=blog_question
We will require an image of the original title, your driver’s license or passport, proof of Florida liability insurance (if the transfer will include a registration for the vehicle), and a scanned copy of the DPOA.
I have poa over a car I bought from someone in GA I live in FL I have a copy of title and poa can I get the original title?
If the title is a Fl title we would be able to accept the original notarized POA along with the grantee’s ID for an original title. The service you would select is “Replace Lost Title” on https://www.etags.com/app/fl?utm_source=blog_question
I’m looking into buying a car but the person who originally owns the car is in prison. If the person who is selling the car for them shows POA and I sign the papers can I take it to the DMV to get a actual title or how does that work
If the person who has Power Of Attorney signs the original title over to you, then you can submit an order to transfer the title and register the vehicle in your name by visiting etags.com if in one of the states we operate in. To begin the process, we will require an image of the original title, a copy of the Seller’s POA, your driver’s license and proof of Florida liability insurance
I have been given POA for a vehicle I purchased from a man. I don’t have a pink slip and want to sell it to someone. Since I have POA, am I able to sign a transfer of title as the owner?
In California, A POA is valid as long as the vehicle is over 10 years old. A POA is not valid for the odometer disclosure
I bought a used car from my neighbor due to his health he is no longer able to drive. I have a COPY of the TITLE, and a copy of the POA which was given to his brother. The MVD WOULD NOT ACCEPT THIS COPY OF THE POA. I was told to bring in the ORIGINAL POA , I cant get the original POA. so how do I register this vehicle???
I’m sorry we can’t help because we don’t operate in Arizona. Maybe try to get legal councel.