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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 Maryland, the title to a car is a legal document that establishes a person or business as the legal owner of the vehicle. When a vehicle is sold, given as a gift, inherited, or if there is a change in ownership due to divorce, the vehicle title must be transferred to the new owner. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) provides the necessary forms and instructions for transferring a vehicle title on its website. The process typically involves both the seller and the buyer completing and signing the title transfer section of the vehicle's existing title. The buyer then submits the title, a completed application for title and registration, and the required fee to the MVA. In the case of divorce, the process may involve additional steps such as a court order or agreement that specifies the transfer of the vehicle. It is important to complete the transfer promptly to ensure legal ownership and to avoid potential legal issues.

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