Guides
Titles, registration and fees, one state at a time. Each guide links to its official sources.
How to transfer a car title
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Florida (2026 Guide)Florida private-sale title transfer: seller and buyer steps, the 30-day buyer deadline, Notice of Sale (HSMV 82050), liens, plates and VIN checks.
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Illinois (2026 Guide)Illinois title transfer between individuals: the seller's signed title, the buyer's application, the $165 title fee, RUT-50 use tax and how long it takes.
- How to Transfer a Car Title in New Jersey (2026)Step-by-step guide to transferring a car title in New Jersey after a private sale: documents, $60 title fee, 6.625% sales tax and the 10-working-day deadline.
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Ohio (2026)Ohio title transfer after a private sale: the notarized seller assignment on form BMV 3770, what to bring to the title office, the $18 fee and the 30-day rule.
- How to Transfer a Title in Georgia (TAVT, 2026)How to transfer a title in Georgia: the one-time TAVT (7%, 3% new resident, 0.5% family), the $18 title fee, the 30-day deadline and the late penalty.
Bill of sale for a car
- Arizona Bill of Sale for a Car: Form 38-1306 (2026)What the Arizona Title Transfer Bill of Sale (form 38-1306) covers, who signs, the notary or MVD agent step and the buyer's 15-day deadline.
- Maryland Bill of Sale for a Car: What the MVA Says (2026)Maryland bill of sale for a car: not always required, but a notarized VR-181 sets the price for the 6.5% excise tax. What it includes and what to submit.
- Nevada Bill of Sale for a Car: A Title Comes First (2026)Nevada DMV rules on a car bill of sale: it is not proof of ownership, 2011 and newer vehicles need a paper title, and the change of ownership fee is $28.50.
Registration fees
- How Much Is Car Registration in New Jersey? (2026)What it costs to register a car in New Jersey: fees by weight class and vehicle age, plus title, EV and plate fees and the senior discount, per the MVC.
- How Much Is Car Registration in Pennsylvania? (2026)PennDOT's fee schedule: $48.00 to register a passenger car, $72.00 for a title, plus plates, cards, liens and one-year versus two-year renewal.
- How Much Is Vehicle Registration in Florida? (2026)Florida registration costs $27.60 to $45.60 a year for a car on the FLHSMV rate chart, plus the $225 initial fee, plate and title fees. How to renew.
Registering a car from another state
- Registering an Out-of-State Car in Florida (2026)Moving to Florida with your car: what FLHSMV says about residency, insurance, the out-of-state title, VIN verification and liens, plus the fees.
- Registering an Out-of-State Car in Washington (2026)How to register an out-of-state car in Washington: the 30-day rule, why you need a Washington driver license first, what to bring and the fees DOL lists.