Transferring a Car Title in Minnesota
Steps and fees to transfer a vehicle title in Minnesota when you buy, sell or inherit a car, and the deadline to register after moving.
Short answer: The seller assigns the title (with the odometer disclosure) and delivers it to the buyer immediately. Minn. Stat. §168A.10, subds. 1-2
| Transferring a car title | The seller assigns the title (with the odometer disclosure) and delivers it to the buyer immediately. The buyer must, within 20 calendar days after the title is assigned, complete the application for a new certificate of title on the title and mail or deliver it to Driver and Vehicle Services; failing to do so results in suspension of the vehicle's registration. Title work can be done at a deputy registrar office. Driver and Vehicle Services title page: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/vehicle/vehicle-titles Source: Minn. Stat. §168A.10, subds. 1-2 |
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| Registering after you move | New residents have 60 days to register a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, utility trailer or house trailer (immediately if the registration has expired or for commercial trailers or trucks), at a deputy registrar office or by mail to Driver and Vehicle Services; the insurance company name, policy number and expiration date are required. A valid out-of-state driver's license may be used for no more than 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident. Driver's license: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/171.03 |
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FAQ
How do you transfer a car title in Minnesota?
The seller assigns the title (with the odometer disclosure) and delivers it to the buyer immediately. The buyer must, within 20 calendar days after the title is assigned, complete the application for a new certificate of title on the title and mail or deliver it to Driver and Vehicle Services; failing to do so results in suspension of the vehicle's registration. Title work can be done at a deputy registrar office.
How long do you have to register your car after moving to Minnesota?
New residents have 60 days to register a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, utility trailer or house trailer (immediately if the registration has expired or for commercial trailers or trucks), at a deputy registrar office or by mail to Driver and Vehicle Services; the insurance company name, policy number and expiration date are required. A valid out-of-state driver's license may be used for no more than 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.