Let’s say you fill out all your info on the back of the title as the buyer and the seller signs incorrectly, what should the next steps be as the buyer? Can you just not move forward with the purchase? And for section 38 of the app for Texas title, who should fill that out and how?
If the seller signed the title wrong you can fill out a statement of fact which there are several available from different counties and y’all would write in seller signed incorrectly or sellers legal name on the title and seller’s name as they signed are one in the same person and you’ll be good. All the seller really needs to sign on the application is the seller sig store line buyer can do the rest.
What if when you bought a vehicle, the title was signed properly by both parties, but when it came down to registering it and going to the county office you don't have the application for texas title and/ or registration with the sellers signature in the bottom?
Great information! Question... I bought an RV early this month (Aug). Tag is good until Dec 2024 (also double checked at the 'mytxcar' site). As the buyer do I still need to get an inspection? If I decide to sell the RV tomorrow will I need to get another inspection? Thanks!
The law is that for a person to person sale the vehicle needs an inspection no more than 90 days before the registration is renewed. As for selling it, if you did not first title it in your name and you’re hoping to just hand a signed title to the next guy that’s title jumping which is actually a felony.
Hi, I have a few questions: does the vehicle have to be inspected in Texas within 90 days of selling it or is it alright if it is inspected out of state? Also, do you need to include a Bill of Sale into the registration application? Thanks!
I have changed my address after getting my title and i have updated my new address in website, so which address do i need to fill as a seller on back of title. Thanks.
Gosh, thanks very much for explaining all this. Planning to sell our vehicle in about a year, so this goes in the "get ready to move" file. Thanks again. Well done.
I bought the boat and motor from a third-party person with the open title, I have the signed title and the signed applications PWD 144 and PWD 143. All the signatures match middle name etc, but no dates were filled in obviously and no price. The guy I bought it from said just put in a date prior to registration and go with that. But I'm concerned if he registered with texasparksandwildlife that he did sell the boat and motor can that affect me retitling it in my name again I have the signed title and the signed applications. Just wondering your thoughts I'm feeling like I'm a I got ripped off
I don't really knows boats too well. You can all them and ask their process. You may end up paying some type of late registration/title transfer fee but if it's like a car there's a cap that may not be too bad. I'd call them.
What happens if you sell the car when the inspection vehicle hasn't been done over a year? Will the seller be at risk of a charge? and still be able to sell the car?
The car doesn’t have to be inspected to be sold. The law is that it must have had an inspection within 90 days to be registered. So you can sell it - it is up to the buyer to have it inspected before they can get plates. They can transfer ownership without doing a registration if it was a car that needed substantial work or something.
Nope. Half the people that sell a car don’t do it. It’s mostly to protect the seller if the car was used in a crime, gets tickets, and things like that.
Great video - what about transferring a UTV title. I just sold mine and I know to sign the title on the front and back but do I have to do the other stuff with the application? Also, when two people are on the title, I assume we both sign on the same lines on the back. Probably stupid questions. Thanks!
Sounds correct to me. You will need an application for title since the new owner will be transfering the title into their name. If you didn't do that, most counties are forgiving and will give the new owner one and just have them sign. You are correct, if there are two names on the front of the title there must be two signatures and printed names as sellers on the back.
No, if I didn’t mention notarized documents you won’t need them. If you’re doing a simple sale with a title and seller present you just need them to properly sign that title. Thanks for watching. !
@@buxtonautosales Couple of questions, please: Just filing the notification of vehicle transfer online should be enough or should the seller and buyer go together to the tax assessor office to file that? Also, should the seller remove the inspection adhesive from the car, if it is not expired yet? Thanks Tom!
Anywhere you can point me to with info on how taxes work when selling a vehicle person-to-person/ 3rd party? I mainly want to know if you have to pay taxes on a vehicle you sell during tax season etc. Also to a dealership if that is allowed as well in TX. Thanks for the informative video!
I am buyer and I have a situation where signature seller signed in back and his signature do match in title front and title back which he has just done. But signature is not like a name it’s just some kind of fast handwriting sign and looks like initials. Will there be a problem with tax assessors office?
I bought a car from Copart (it came with a salvage title) using a relative's account so the title is in their name. What forms so I need to fill/bring to get it in my name?
Yep, if both people are on the the front of the title they both sign the back and they both sign as seller on the 130 U. Although some tax offices will let you slide on a 130U and just have you fill it out and sign as the buyer when you get there.
I hear a lot of people saying, you need to be at the notary public when signing over motorcycle title. is that required or is it specific to motorcycles?
I bought a car in Houston tx and the seller gave me original title and bill of sale. When I went to register the car in Florida it looks like the seller requested a new title after they sold it to me. Now i cant register the car. What can I do in that case?
You live in Florida? If that's the case you will need to do whatever the Florida process is for a bonded title. I can only answer for Texas. If they're saying your title is invalid you'll need to get a bonded title unfortunately.
If they're dead they can't sign the title. If they had a will and an executor was named that executor would sign it as the executor of that person's estate. I would call the DMV regional office and ask them what has to happen to be safe.
What would the process be if I'm selling a vehicle that doesn't have registration or plates? Would it be a title-only transfer/sale? (I received a motorcycle as a gift with a title only transfer and I'm now selling it privately)
You're going to fill out the title to sell it to whoever. If they have a 130-U you can sign that as the seller. It's up to the new buyer if they want title only, like for a dirt bike or one that'll need to be fixed up first, or if they want title and registration.
So for a seller, generally all you need is: 1) Signed the first box on the back of the title with the buyers (Purchaser) information. 2) Application for Texas Title with the box 38 filled out appropriately, and sign this document. 3) Request for Texas Motor vehicle Information filled out is a nice to have in order to easily fill out the electronic form to notify the DMV it's been sold, and one for records if you want it. Looking to sell my vehicle privately for the first time and I want to have it run as smoothly as possible for the buyer
The 3rd item you said Texas motor Vehicle information filled out. It’s actually the Texas notification of vehicle transfer. Thanks for watching my video!
The last form for title transfer , if I’m selling my texas registered vehicle to a person out of state would I just need the title signed and the 2nd form ?
If they’re going to do the title transfer in another state you can sign the Texas title and that will be sufficient. I would still make them put their name in the back and I would still fill out the notification of vehicle transfer.
I have the title sign by seller and everything but don’t have the application of title signed by seller and hard to get it bc they live in a different city is there anyway around that
Question I sold a car in 2020 and got a transfer title form submitted(pictures of it in my phone and I called the dmv and they sent an email saying I submitted it 2020 the person never paid for the title and it was sold to someone else am I good or is their anything else I need to do
I just bought a car with a salvage title the guy had bought it at a auction and fixed it then sold to me but he didn’t give me the vtr form and now he’s blocked me and I’m not able to get in touch with him. What can I do without the receipt and the form ?
I'd need more info. Are you talking about a true salvage title which is pink or a rebuilt title which is blue or brown? Do you mean VTR130U which is the application for title?
Kinda same situation but not really the sell never did get the title transfer into his name and I guess he also didn't sign the title but clams it is a clean title the title holder is a insurance company that sold it at auction and have previous buyers names on it. I guess the guy just titled jump me , this was my first time ever doing a private purchase and I didn't pay attention to title now I'm stuck with a title that has an insurance company as the title holder and previous buyer that's on the title and not the guy who sold me it
Thanks for watching my video. Short answer really just an ID. They may ask to see it to know who they’re selling their car to. Other than that when you go to register the car you’ll need your proof of insurance and it has to have been inspected no more than 90 days prior.
question, I live in Ohio, im buying a car from my neighbor who moved here from Texas. In Ohio a car title has to be notarized but this Texas Title i dont see a place for a notary. Can you help me on this?
What if i bought a motorcycle 10 years ago and that sellers name is on the front of title along with mine?? I have to get him to sign as well? Very impossible for me if that’s the case
So if there are two people listed on the title then both people must sign. If you can’t get that person to sign off on the title you’ll have to get a bonded title. If that was a mother or father and they’ve died you can use an affidavit of heir ship form to get it done. Of course if there’s no contact with that second person maybe they signed the title before you split up? You’ve got to have two signatures on the signature line which can be hard to fit.
Thanks for making the video. Question: What is the cheapest way to transfer title? I sold my business which includes the car (stock purchase) but the buyer is willing to give me the car after the transaction occurred. I want the title transfer to be legitimate but would like it to be with the lowest amount possible and this would be a business transferring title (no relative).
I’m not an expert but if I’m understanding you the buyer is transferring the company car back to you after the sale of the business, is that correct? Then it would be just a sale from the business to you. You can write in whatever you want for sale amount however you will be taxed on the presumptive value of the vehicle or the sale price you write down, whichever is higher.
Hey great video, that being said,. My wife and I with her mother agreed to transfer the title to her vehicle once the obligation to the bank loan was payed in FULL. But it did happen, and she refused to comply , nor did she seek to reinbrusie us the money back we paid to the bank. During our taking possession of the car for three '3 yrs. The vehicle, was payoff more the first 8 mouths during the possession of the car . Now the trustee over her estate affairs and refuse to forgo the title here in "Texas" even after a clear purchasing, other family witness and other poof of payment made to the bank by, or money orders and the bank receipts 'est. Moreover we have affidavits to this cause in place he still won't transfer the title and get the vehicle inspected or brought up to part for state inspection, but, he what else to pay for the work on a car in my mother in laws name and the car is on her property!
Does this information stay the same if selling a vehicle in Kansas, but car is registered in Texas? If two people on the title do they each need to fill out a transfer notification form
If the car is owned by an LLC and that's the name on the title, how do I sign the title and form I-130U when selling ? I am the manager who can sign, but do I sign and print the LLC name or my personal name ?
You're going to sign and print YOUR name. You're going to want to send the buyer with your business card or a letter on company letterhead saying you're authorized to sign on behalf of the company.
As the seller, do I need to do Online Transfer of Notification AND the hard copy VTR-346? The form says to do online or snail mail. Thanks for the video!
So if the car is exempt for mileage, does the current mileage need to be documented under “odometer reading” on the back of the title? Or do I put N/A?
If you buy a vehicle that was recently inspected and registered (renewed) - all less than than 90 days ago- do you get to keep those plates or do you pay for a whole new year of registration?
I bought a vehicle stupidly from someone off of Facebook marketplace and they gave me a title from them where they signed the back from the last seller but they never got it registered in their name. Any advice on what to do? I thought I could get them to fill out the 2nd spot on the back but I see that it is for dealer only after watching your video. Would it help if I tracked down the original seller whose name is on the front of the title?
You have two options. 1) You can try to find the guy who's name is on the front of the title. You can have him sign a "Statement of fact" form that you get from your local tax office. One of the options on the form is for him to say it didn't get sold to that first guy and was actually sold to you. If he's unwilling or you can't find him that gets you to option 2) You will need to get a bonded title for the vehicle. I have a video on that as well.
I bought a boat from a young guy and him and the previous owners didnt transfer tittle but they had left out the info blank and just signed the tittle seller Any tips?
You can try writing your name in and going in there with it. If it's already been reassigned a couple times you'll probably have some hoops to jump through but unfortunately I don't work with boats and Parks and Wildlife deal with boat titles not the county tax office.
Thanks so much for making this content! Im trying to sell my car currently but has not been inspected in a couple years. Would I as the seller need to pay the taxes and get the sticker up to date before selling? Or Can I sell the car as is with an old sticker? Will I still be liable for the taxes not paid or with the buyer start fresh and only pay for a new year of taxes? Thanks for all you do 🙏🏼
You're the seller - you dont "have to" at all. You can if you want to give the buyer some piece of mind. The title can be transfered without a state inspection but to get the car registered it must be inspected.
No. If you’re selling it’s kind of a courtesy to have one and sign it for them but if you don’t no big deal the county will provide the buyer one and accept it with just their signature. Thanks for watching!
Hey i have bit different question ? so i bought a car from a friend whose title is from texas and the address listed in title is also texas , but he moved from their a while a go and lives in ny and had the car registered in ny . - what address do i put in the bill of sale for him as a seller i m trying to transfer the tile in my name and i live in NJ ..
i will be a buyer and transferring title next week, but there will be change of my address next month. will the change of address be a big deal in future ?
I need to buy a motorhome with an expired drivers liscense. The way I understand it, this is legal to do but nobody wants to sell to me unless they can get me on the title and registered all at once, but don't you have to have a valid texas drivers liscense to do all that?
If the car has two owners, then both have to sign in the same line, or is there another space for that person and does it have to be a signature or can it just be printed name?
Yeah you have to squeeze both names onto those lines. Or one can sign right below or something. You just have to figure out the. EST way to squeeze it in.
So what if the guy that sold it to me gave me the title but he didn’t sign the title he said until i went to court and brought him back a white paper they give you is that true?
That doesn't make much sense. You bought from an individual? You will need a properly signed title in order to do the transfer. I assume he wants the "white paper" because he's going to be a lien holder on your title? I'm not quite sure what your situation is to properly advise you.
Once it’s been three years since the bonded title was issued you can go back to the county, pay another 33 and be issued a new title without the BONDED listed under remarks.
Thanks for watching my videos! I also have one about the Gift Transfer you should watch. It lets you give it to her without her having to pay tax on it. Just search "gift transfer" on my page. Thanks again!
If it is a certified copy of Texas title which is brown that works like a regular title. If it is a photo copy that is not a title and is useless. If the title is in his name he can file for a lost title, he’ll receive a certified copy of title and that will get you the transfer. I have a video on filing for the lost title as well. Thanks for watching!
@@buxtonautosales yea it’s a file copy that he had mailed to his home by the state. It was mailed to him by the state, it just says file copy on the side
So you don't need an inspection if you're just going to transfer title, like if it's a project car or needs a lot of work first or something. The inspection is required to get license plates. So if it hasn't been inspected and runs etc you'll need to get an inspection before you go to the tax office.
Thank you so much for posting this video...very informative! I've been searching all over RU-vid on this subject, because I may have made a mistake over the weekend, giving a private seller 20% down on a 23' travel trailer, without understanding titles . and the rest due tomorrow morning by 10 AM. I'm starting to panic...
If you're talking about filing out the Notification of Vehicle Transfer, yes, that part can. If you're talking about the title transfer itself that has to be done at your local county tax office.
I have a situation where there are 2 names on the front. However, one of the people passed away due to cancer. Is there some sort of exception in that case? Obviously the deceased can't sign papers.
@@buxtonautosales ...it did not. So I am now on the path to a 'Bonded Title' instead. The widow said she will not contest it and there was no previous owner of the vehicle. She just doesn't want to deal with the DMV to get his name removed and a new title issued in just her name - or - going to a judge to have her husband's Will 'probated'. She just wants to move on from her husband's passing and not deal with this stuff. So my path has been laid ahead and I already started the process. Thanks for your response.
This vehicle I’m buying is not running. Do I really need to get a inspection before doing title transfer and registration? The vehicle needs new motor and won’t run how am I supposed to get an inspection right away….
So the inspection is required for registration not for title transfer. So the legal thing to do it to do the title transfer into your name and once you make the truck run you’d get your inspection and then go register the truck.
@@buxtonautosales Got it, so on the application for Texas Title and/or registration on the applying section I’ll just be putting Title only. Thanks!!!!
So you both owned it and you're transfering it to just one person? You'd do it the same way. Both people sign as owners and then only the one person signs as the buyer.
my daughter was gifted a car by her godmother. No paperwork was done on the car. She got the car in 2021. When 17 She got into a accident end of 23 shes not at fault. They won’t release check for damages to her because the car isn’t in her name. The seller lives in California and we are in Texas How can we fix this? The insurance company has towed the car away. We still have the title and the current sellers name please advise @Buxton Auto sale
When you say the title is still in the seller’s name you mean godmother? You could have the check sent to her and she can cash it and send her the money. You could also transfer the title into her name and then they’ll send her a check.
@@buxtonautosales it’s still in original sellers name she never did any of the original paperwork. My daughter didn’t let me know so now we’re trying to contact the seller of the car.
You didn’t say anything about the signature on the front of the title. Does that need to be signed by the current owner before it can be transferred to me?
@@buxtonautosales I just saw this but not before I called the seller and told him I might need to meet back up for him to sign it LOL! Luckily I called the tax office and they told me it wasn't required. I was relieved because the seller was over an hour away! You are right, it's dumb for them to have that on the front!
Not required. You getting the buyers info on the back of the title and the title application. You're getting sale price from the title application. And if the sale price is below the "presumptive value" of the car you're getting taxed on that if it's higher. No bill of sale required.
Great info! Just one thing, however, is that owner-to-owner sales do not require the 90day pre-sale inspection. Only for dealerships. It's better if it's inspected, but not regulated for private-party sales.
Incorrect. The vehicle MUST have a state inspection no more than 90 days prior to registration if bought from an individual. You can do a title transfer without the inspection but you can not get plates.
Your right. It's just that at about the 11:00 of the video it is mentioned that it has to be inspected 90days b4 sale. But I guess the intention was within 90days before registration. It is still a very informative and helpful video.@@buxtonautosales
What do I do if the seller already signed the back of the title and it does not match the way the front of the title has his name on it? Can he draw a line through his signature and sign it to match the name as it is on the front? I don't want to buy this car if there is going to be issues with transferring the title to me and he has my money. Thanks.
@@buxtonautosales Thank you. We have an appointment to transfer the title tomorrow at the DMV. I had him cross out with a single line his signature and his name and initial each. Then he signed in the correct place. I'll let you know if there are any problems with that...thank you again.
Power of Attorney for selling the car means they have written authorization to sell the car for someone else. Often an older person or a family member that is no longer in town or something of that nature. If they are using the Texas preprinted power of attorney they'll need to provide you a copy of their ID to transfer the vehicle.
Glad it helped! I'm a used car dealer and I see so many titles come in that people got the car and the title is messed up, so i thought I'd make a video about it. Please subscribe if you haven't already, it'll really help!
