166) form cannot be used for non-ELT participants with vehicles 2 model years old or newer. The legal owner (i.e., bank, finance company, etc.) of record must apply for a duplicate title first, and then release interest on the actual title. The following forms are provided by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to be used in processing Florida title bonds. Form HSMV 82033 Sample Florida Title Bond Form Form HSMV 82026 Affidavit to Accompany Application for Florida Bonded Title Form HSMV 82042 Florida VIN and Odometer Verification Affidavit. Florida department of highway safety and motor vehicles application for certificate of title with/without registration submit this form to your local tax collector office.
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How to Complete a Florida Auto Title Transfer:
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When you buy a car or other vehicle from a licensed dealer, they'll usually handle the title and registration paperwork on your behalf.
If you choose to title the vehicle with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) yourself, you can follow the steps in Private Sale Auto Title Transfers below.
Private Sale Auto Title Transfers
Most of the time, you'll transfer a car title yourself when you buy or sell a vehicle privately.
To ensure the title transfer goes smoothly, both the buyer and seller should know the forms, documents, and other items required by the Florida DHSMV.
Buying a Vehicle
When you buy a vehicle from a private seller, you will need the following items to complete your car title transfer and registration:
You AND the vehicle owner should go together to a FL tax collector's office to avoid any complications when completing the DMV title transfer.
If you are outside of FL, you can mail the forms and fees to your local county office.
Additional Documents
Be sure the owner has a lien satisfaction document for any liens listed on the title. Otherwise, you will be responsible for liens once you own the vehicle.
You should also get a Bill of Sale as proof that you bought the vehicle. You can have the bill of sale form notarized for added verification.
Selling a Vehicle
If you're selling your motor vehicle privately, you must:
In addition to the above, you may also choose to:
New to Florida Title Transfers
When you move to Florida from another state, you'll need to get a FL title and vehicle registration, including FL license plates.
To complete a car title transfer with the FL DHSMV, you'll need:
Submit all paperwork and fees to your county tax collector's office either:
If you order a paper title, it will be sent within 10 business days of applying.
Electronic Title Transfers
If the vehicle you're buying or selling doesn't have a paper title, the DMV title transfer process in Florida will be slightly different.
You can:
If you're the buyer, you can get the paper title AND complete the DMV title transfer at the same time by:
Submit the above to your Florida county tax office:
If you're the seller and want a copy of the title BEFORE you complete a title transfer, you'll need to request a duplicate title. The fee for a paper title is an additional $2.50.
You will then need to complete the vehicle title transfer once you have the replacement vehicle title.
NOTE: Some title offices offer same-day title printing for an ADDITIONAL $10 fee.
Inherited, Gifted, or Donated Vehicles
When the ownership of a vehicle changes hands for any reasons, you must complete a car title transfer with the Florida DHSMV.
Read below for more information about other situations in which you'll need a DMV title transfer.
Inheriting a Vehicle
When you inherit a motor vehicle from a deceased person, you'll need to apply for a transfer of ownership with the FL DHSMV.
To transfer the car title, you'll need:
Giving a Vehicle as a Gift
You can give or receive a vehicle as a gift in Florida.
You will simply complete a vehicle title transfer just as you would when you buy or sell a car.
Be sure to complete one of the following as proof that you gave or received the vehicle at no cost:
Donating a Vehicle
Many non-profit organizations accept vehicle donations. Contact your favorite charity to learn more about their specific donation guidelines.
You'll find more information on our Car Donation page.
For information about car title transfers when you donate a vehicle, contact the Florida DHSMV.
Fees for Florida Car Title Transfers
Several factors affect the title transfer fee you'll pay for an auto title transfer in Florida.
Common fees include:
You'll also pay vehicle registration fees if you're registering your vehicle at the same time.
Change Your FL Vehicle Title
If you change your name or move to a different Florida address, you need to update your FL DHSMV license and vehicle records.
Name Change
To change the name on your title and registration, you'll need to transfer the vehicle title into your new name.
Go in person to your FL county tax office with:
You may also want to take proof of your name change, such as your marriage license or court order.
Our Name Change page has more information about updating your driver's license and other documents.
Address Change
When you move within the state, you'll need to notify the FL DHSMV of your new address.
You can update the address and contact details on your title AND registration:
Visit our Address Change page for details about FL driver's license changes.
Replace a Florida Title
You can order a duplicate title if yours is lost, stolen, or damaged.
To replace your vehicle title, you'll need:
You can replace it by mail or in person. Some county tax offices offer same-day service for an ADDITIONAL $10 fee. Contact your local office for availability.
Learn more on our Replacing a Lost Title page.
Is your registration or license plate missing or damaged? Visit our Replacing a Lost Registration in Florida page for helpful information.
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