Vehicle Titles Services

Sign the title as if you are selling the vehicle and put the new name(s) in the buyer section. Use your full legal name as listed on your driver license.

• If the title says 'person 1' AND 'person 2', both parties must sign it.
• If the title says 'person 1' OR 'person 2', either party can sign without the other.

If you will be registering and driving the vehicle, you must obtain Nevada liability insurance in the same name(s) which will be on the new title and registration.

 If your vehicle requires a smog check, you must have a new test done if the last one is more than 90 days old.Bring the signed-off title, current registration slip and smog check if needed

If you are changing your name, you must have the legal document which authorizes the change (Marriage Certificate, divorce decree, etc.). Divorce decrees should include language which awards the vehicle to the new owner by Vehicle Identification Number.

You must ask the lienholder to approve the change. Subleasing and "take over payments" arrangements are illegal.The lienholder may wish to refinance any loan. They may ask you to sign the title and/or a power of attorney. The lienholder will have to apply for the new title and issue you a letter, including the Vehicle Identification Number, stating they will do so. You may also satisfy the lien and bring the signed-off title.
If the vehicle is not registered or not operational, the lienholder may change the title only. If you wish to register the vehicle, you must obtain Nevada liability insurance in the same name(s) which will be on the new title and registration.
If your vehicle requires a smog check, you must have a new test done if the last one is more than 90 days old. Bring the lienholder letter or signed-off title, current registration slip and an emissions Vehicle Inspection Report if needed to re-register the car. Credit will be given for the unused portion of the current registration.
If you are changing your name, you must have the legal document which authorizes the change (Marriage Certificate, divorce decree, etc.). Divorce decrees should include language which awards the vehicle to the new owner by Vehicle Identification Number.