My in-laws just bought their Honda CRV at the end of their lease, and Honda just sent them the paperwork including the certificate of title. They’re in their early 90s, and the car is mainly used by an aide to take them to doctor appointments. What do I need to do next to get the title transferred to their names? They don’t have any liens on it, just want to make sure I’m doing everything right here.
You’ll need to submit the paperwork to the Florida DMV. Since the car title is free and clear, you can complete the title transfer without any issues. Make sure you have all the required documents, including the certificate of title, and pay any applicable fees.
@Fay
Do you know if there are any specific forms for transferring the title? Or just the title itself?
Vine said:
@Fay
Do you know if there are any specific forms for transferring the title? Or just the title itself?
You’ll most likely just need to fill out a title transfer form at the DMV, along with the title and proof of identity. You can double-check the DMV website for exact details on what’s needed. But yeah, it’s pretty straightforward!
It sounds like you’re almost done with everything! Just make sure you’re transferring the title correctly to reflect their ownership. Since they’re elderly, maybe ask someone to help them at the DMV with the paperwork.
@Vesper
Yeah, I’ll definitely help them out. Thanks for the tip!
Once you submit everything, the DMV should issue a new title in your in-laws’ names. The process may take a little time depending on their workload, but it’s usually a simple process once the paperwork is in order.
Did Honda provide any specific instructions for the title transfer? Some companies have extra steps in the process.
Jurisguru said:
Did Honda provide any specific instructions for the title transfer? Some companies have extra steps in the process.
No extra steps were mentioned in the paperwork they sent. Just the title certificate. Hopefully, that’s all we need to submit.
Make sure to check if there are any taxes or fees you might need to pay when transferring the title. Some states have transfer fees based on the car’s value or age.
Paxton said:
Make sure to check if there are any taxes or fees you might need to pay when transferring the title. Some states have transfer fees based on the car’s value or age.
Got it, I’ll check into that. Thanks for the heads-up!