Vehicle title transfer
A certificate of title is proof of vehicle ownership. Title transfers can be submitted at any deputy registrar office or by mail. When a vehicle is purchased through a licensed dealer, the dealer will submit the title transfer to Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS).
Consumer Alert: DVS highly recommends you check the vehicle history before you purchase a used car.
You may request that the dealer provide you with a vehicle history report. Or you may purchase a vehicle history report from the U.S. Department of Justice-sponsored National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS).