Sell Car Paperwork Requirements by State
Private car sale requirements vary significantly by state. This comparison shows the key requirements across all 50 states. Click any state for the full seller checklist.
Note: Requirements change and vary by vehicle type, county, and transaction details. Always confirm with your official state agency.
| State | Status | Note | Official Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Alabama Law Enforcement Agency ↗ |
| Alaska | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Alaska Division of Motor Vehic ↗ |
| Arizona | ✗No | Notarization is not required for a standard private-party title assignment; it i… | Arizona Motor Vehicle Division ↗ |
| Arkansas | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Arkansas Department of Finance ↗ |
| California | ✗No | California generally does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. | California Department of Motor ↗ |
| Colorado | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Colorado Division of Motor Veh ↗ |
| Connecticut | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Connecticut Department of Moto ↗ |
| Delaware | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Delaware Division of Motor Veh ↗ |
| Florida | ✗No | Notarization is generally not required for standard private vehicle sales in Flo… | Florida Department of Highway ↗ |
| Georgia | ✗No | Georgia generally does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. | Georgia Department of Revenue ↗ |
| Hawaii | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Hawaii County DMV Offices ↗ |
| Idaho | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Idaho Transportation Departmen ↗ |
| Illinois | ✗No | Illinois generally does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. | Illinois Secretary of State ↗ |
| Indiana | ✗No | Indiana does not require notarization for a standard private-party title assignm… | Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicl ↗ |
| Iowa | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Iowa Motor Vehicle Division ↗ |
| Kansas | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Kansas Division of Vehicles ↗ |
| Kentucky | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Kentucky Transportation Cabine ↗ |
| Louisiana | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Louisiana Office of Motor Vehi ↗ |
| Maine | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles ↗ |
| Maryland | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Maryland Motor Vehicle Adminis ↗ |
| Massachusetts | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Massachusetts Registry of Moto ↗ |
| Michigan | ✗No | Michigan generally does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. | Michigan Secretary of State ↗ |
| Minnesota | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Minnesota Driver and Vehicle S ↗ |
| Mississippi | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Mississippi Department of Reve ↗ |
| Missouri | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Missouri Department of Revenue ↗ |
| Montana | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Montana Motor Vehicle Division ↗ |
| Nebraska | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Nebraska Department of Motor V ↗ |
| Nevada | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Nevada Department of Motor Veh ↗ |
| New Hampshire | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | New Hampshire Division of Moto ↗ |
| New Jersey | ✗No | New Jersey does not require notarization for a standard private-party title assi… | New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commi ↗ |
| New Mexico | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | New Mexico Motor Vehicle Divis ↗ |
| New York | ✓Yes | New York requires the seller's signature on the title to be notarized for privat… | New York State Department of M ↗ |
| North Carolina | ✗No | North Carolina generally does not require notarization for private vehicle sales… | North Carolina Division of Mot ↗ |
| North Dakota | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | North Dakota Department of Tra ↗ |
| Ohio | ✓Yes | Ohio requires the seller's signature on the title to be notarized. A notary must… | Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles ↗ |
| Oklahoma | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Oklahoma Tax Commission ↗ |
| Oregon | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Oregon Department of Transport ↗ |
| Pennsylvania | ✗No | Pennsylvania generally does not require notarization for private vehicle sales. | Pennsylvania Department of Tra ↗ |
| Rhode Island | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Rhode Island Division of Motor ↗ |
| South Carolina | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | South Carolina Department of M ↗ |
| South Dakota | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | South Dakota Division of Motor ↗ |
| Tennessee | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Tennessee Department of Revenu ↗ |
| Texas | ✗No | Notarization is generally not required for private vehicle sales in Texas. | Texas Department of Motor Vehi ↗ |
| Utah | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Utah Division of Motor Vehicle ↗ |
| Vermont | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Vermont Department of Motor Ve ↗ |
| Virginia | ✗No | Virginia does not require notarization for a standard private-party title assign… | Virginia Department of Motor V ↗ |
| Washington | ◆Conditional | The seller's title signature does not generally need notarization; notarization … | Washington State Department of ↗ |
| West Virginia | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | West Virginia Division of Moto ↗ |
| Wisconsin | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Wisconsin Division of Motor Ve ↗ |
| Wyoming | ?Verify | Notarization requirements vary. Check with the official state agency. | Wyoming Department of Transpor ↗ |