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 Georgia, the title to a car is a legal document that establishes a person or entity as the legal owner 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 overseen by the Georgia Department of Revenue (DOR), specifically through its Motor Vehicle Division. To transfer a title, the seller must complete the back of the title with the buyer's information, odometer reading, and both parties must sign it. The buyer then submits the title to the county tag office to apply for a new title in their name, along with payment for the title transfer fee. In the case of a divorce, the process is similar; the title is transferred to the individual spouse who will retain ownership of the car, and this may be accompanied by a court order or divorce decree stipulating the transfer. The Georgia DOR website provides forms and detailed instructions for transferring a vehicle title, including information on fees, required documentation, and the locations of county tag offices where the transactions can be completed.