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 Utah, 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 Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The necessary forms for transferring a title can be found on the Utah DMV website, along with instructions for completing the transfer. When transferring a title, the seller must complete the seller's section on the back of the title, including the odometer reading, and the buyer must complete the buyer's section. Both parties must sign the title. If the car title is being transferred due to a divorce, the process may vary slightly, and it may involve additional legal steps to ensure that the transfer is in accordance with the divorce decree. It's important to note that transferring a title usually involves paying a fee, and the new owner must register the vehicle in their name and pay the applicable taxes.