What paperwork do I need to sell my car privately?

The V5C, otherwise known as the vehicle’s logbook, is the most important piece of paper when it comes to selling your car. This is what you’ll use to transfer ownership of the car over to the buyer. What you do with the V5C depends on whether you sell the car privately or sell it to a dealer.

When you sell a car in Washington state do you keep the plates?

Remove Vehicle License Plates

Remove your license plates before the new owner takes possession, even if the vehicle is not your primary one. Leaving the plates on even for a day or two exposes you to possible traffic fines, towing costs, Good to Go! Tickets, etc. that should be the responsibility of the new owners.

How do you fill out a title when selling a car in Washington?

How do I transfer a car title in Washington state?

How much does it cost to transfer a car title in WA?

In Washington state the title transfer fees are $12, but you must transfer your title within 15 days. If you don’t there is a $50 penalty with a $2 per day fee of up to $125. In the case of needing a duplicate title you need to pay $31 for a replacement Washington title along with the $12 title transfer fee.

How do I transfer a car title to a family member in Washington State?

Can I gift a car to my son in Washington state?

Washington-titled vehicles/vessels

The donor must have previously paid sales/use tax in Washington. Proof of payment in Washington may be required. A statement of gift is required from the donor and does not need to be notarized. “Gift” written on the title as the purchase price is acceptable as the statement of gift.

Do you have to pay taxes on a gifted car in Washington state?

Gifts or Inheritance

When you receive a vehicle by gift or inheritance, your vehicle is exempt from tax if the previous owner paid Washington Retail Sales Tax or Use Tax and there is no consideration given. If the vehicle being gifted was registered in another state, credit will be given for tax previously paid.

What documents do I need to transfer a car title in Washington state?

What is the penalty for not transferring title within 30 days in Washington?

The penalty for a late transfer under RCW 46.12. 650(7) is fifty dollars assessed on the sixteenth day after the date of delivery and two dollars for each additional day thereafter, but the total penalty must not exceed one hundred twenty-five dollars.

Does a car title need to be notarized in Washington state?

Here is a more in-depth guide to transferring your car title in Washington state: Complete and exchange the title. This document should be notarized and include a signature from both parties. It will also require both the buyer’s and seller’s ID.

Can you register a car without a title in Washington?

You can ask DOL to issue a three-year registration without title. This converts to full ownership (giving you the title) if after three years nobody contests (challenges) the vehicle’s ownership. You can file a bond with DOL for a three-year period and get a bonded title.

What is needed to register a car in Washington?

Can I sell a car without a title?

Yes, you can sell a car without a title if you have proof of ownership. Selling a car without proof of ownership is illegal in most states. That said, it’s not uncommon to discover that you don’t have your car’s title in your possession.

How long does it take to get a quick title in Washington?

A Quick Title is a certificate of ownership for your vehicle or boat that you can get immediately at our office or by mail. It’s much faster than a standard title, which can take 4-8 weeks to arrive in the mail.

Can I get a copy of my car title online?

Your car’s title is the proof that you are the rightful owner. State governments issue car titles, typically through their department of motor vehicles or a similar agency. If you need a replacement car title, you can get one online, in person, or by mail, depending on the state.

How long does it take to get the car title in Washington state?

The title and vehicle registration will be mailed to residents within 10 weeks. The new plates may take up to 3 weeks to be mailed. WA residents can receive an odometer disclosure statement: At a licensing office.