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Title to a car is the official record and proof of ownership of the car. Transferring the title to a car is necessary when a seller sells the car to a buyer—or when divorcing spouses are transferring the title from both spouses to one spouse. Your state’s department of motor vehicles will usually make the forms necessary to transfer the title/change vehicle ownership available on its website—with some additional information to guide you through the process.

In Delaware, the title of a car serves as the legal document that establishes ownership of the vehicle. When a car is sold, the title must be transferred from the seller to the buyer to reflect the change in ownership. This process is typically facilitated by the Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). To transfer a title, the seller must complete the assignment section on the back of the title, including the buyer's information, the sale price, and the odometer reading. Both the seller and the buyer must sign the title for the transfer to be valid. In the case of a divorce, the title can be transferred from joint ownership to a single spouse by completing the required DMV forms and providing any additional documentation that may be required, such as a divorce decree. The Delaware DMV provides forms and detailed instructions for title transfers on its website, which can guide individuals through the process.

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