Signing Your New Jersey Vehicle Title
New Jersey title transfers are straightforward, but accuracy is critical. Use a blue or black ink pen only and sign your name exactly as it appears on the title. Any mistake can void the title and delay the sale.
What Will Void a New Jersey Title
- Signing in the wrong section of the title
- Signature that does not match the name printed 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
If a title is voided, the New Jersey MVC will require a duplicate title before the vehicle can be sold.
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Where to Sign a New Jersey Title
Flip the title over and sign on the back of the title in the lower left section where it is labeled “Seller’s Signature”.
Print your name directly above the signature line where it reads “Seller’s Name (Hand Print)”.
Do not sign anywhere else unless specifically instructed by the New Jersey MVC.
Vehicles with Multiple Owners
If more than one owner is listed on a New Jersey title, all listed 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 stamped directly on the title by the finance company
- Or an official lien release letter from the lender
Without a lien release, the New Jersey MVC will not process the title transfer.
Replacing a Lost or Damaged New Jersey Title
If your New Jersey title is lost, stolen, damaged, or voided, you must obtain a duplicate title before selling the vehicle.
- Duplicate titles are issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
- Applications may be submitted online, by mail, or in person
- Processing times and fees vary
Official instructions are available from the New Jersey MVC:
https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/vehicles/duptitle.htm
After Selling Your Vehicle in New Jersey
Once the sale is complete, remove your license plates before releasing the vehicle.
New Jersey plates stay with the seller and must be transferred or surrendered according to MVC requirements.
Do I Keep My License Plates?
Yes. New Jersey requires sellers to remove their license plates before releasing the vehicle.
For additional titling and registration guidance, visit the official New Jersey MVC website:
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