Signing Your Minnesota Vehicle Title
Minnesota title transfers are simple, but mistakes can void your title. Always use a blue or black ink pen and sign your name exactly as it appears on the title.
What Will Void a Minnesota Title
- Signing in the wrong section
- Signature that does not match the name on the title
- Cross-outs, erasing, or writing over mistakes
- White-out or correction fluid
- Rips, tears, or damaged titles
- Using pencil or marker instead of ink
- Signing in the dealer reassignment section if you are not a dealer
If any of these occur, the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) will require a duplicate title before the vehicle can be sold.
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Where to Sign a Minnesota Title
Minnesota titles are signed on the front of the title.
Print your name on the front of the title where it reads “Seller’s Printed Name(s)”.
Sign the front of the title where it states “Seller’s Signature(s)”.
Do not sign anywhere else unless instructed by Minnesota DVS.
Vehicles with Multiple Owners
If more than one owner is listed on the Minnesota title, all owners must sign to complete the transfer.
Titles Showing a Lienholder
If a lienholder is listed on the title, the lien must be released before ownership can be transferred.
- Lien release noted directly on the title
- Or a separate lien release letter from the lender
Without a lien release, Minnesota DVS will not process the title transfer.
Replacing a Lost or Damaged Minnesota Title
If your Minnesota title is lost, stolen, damaged, or voided, you must obtain a duplicate title before selling the vehicle.
- Duplicate titles are issued through a DVS deputy registrar office
- All owners listed on the title must sign the application
- Fees and processing times apply
Official Minnesota duplicate title information:
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/Pages/buying-or-selling-motor-vehicle.aspx
After Selling Your Vehicle in Minnesota
Once the sale is complete, remove your license plates before releasing the vehicle.
Minnesota plates stay with the seller and may be transferred to another vehicle or handled according to DVS instructions.
Do I Keep My License Plates?
Yes. Minnesota requires sellers to remove their license plates before releasing the vehicle.
For additional title and registration guidance, visit Minnesota DVS:
https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs
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