Buying Or Selling A Used Vehicle With A Notary's Help

The Transaction:

• When utilizing a Notary Public for buying or selling a Used Vehicle, you can expect the following sequence of steps as the Notary helps facilitate the transfer of title between Buyer and Seller:

Prior To Arrival:

• Refrain from writing or entering anything on the back of Title (In particular, do not sign the Title outside of a Notary’s presence).

• Also, remember the Buyer and Seller both need to bring valid IDs.

Upon Arrival:

• Notary verifies ID’s

• Notary drafts a Bill Of Sale, and fills in the back of the Title

• Buyer and Seller sign both documents - Notary signs and stamps both documents

• Seller removes license plate

After Leaving The Notary’s Office:

• Buyer brings Notarized Title and Bill of Sale to DMV to obtain a new License Plate and have new Title issued

• Seller must remember to turn the license plate into the DMV, as the return of the plate serves as notification that the Seller is no longer the owner