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 North Dakota, the title of 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 typically handled through the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT). The necessary forms for transferring a title can be found on the NDDOT website, along with instructions for completing the transfer. This includes filling out the title transfer section on the back of the title certificate, which requires information about the buyer, seller, and the vehicle, as well as the odometer reading. Both parties must sign the title for the transfer to be valid. In the case of a divorce, the process is similar, and the title can be transferred to one spouse as part of the property division. It's important to complete the transfer promptly to ensure legal ownership and to avoid potential legal issues. Additionally, a bill of sale may be required, and there may be fees associated with the title transfer that need to be paid to the NDDOT.