- 1). Check with your state DMV to see what information is required on a bill of sale. Typically the requirements include the seller's name and address, the buyer's name and address, date of purchase, purchase price and the vehicle details. And it needs to be signed by both the seller and the buyer.
- 2). Inquire of the seller if the vehicle was last titled in your state. If this is the case you will typically be able to get a title on the car with just a bill of sale. Some states require other conditions to be met, such as in Nevada where the vehicle has to be more than nine years old and not have a lien on it. Your state DMV can give you the requirements specific to your state.
- 3). Apply for a new title in your name by completing an "Application for Duplicate Title" form and submitting it with the bill of sale at your local DMV office. The bill of sale must be an original and not a copy. You will need to pay a fee for the duplicate title, which varies by state.
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