What documents do I need for a title transfer in New Jersey?
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Source: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
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For a title transfer in New Jersey, New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission lists 2 items: Properly assigned original title; Sale and tax information. Confirm with the agency before you go.
- Properly assigned original title — Follow MVC’s buyer/seller assignment requirements; do not upload it to DMV.ai.
- Sale and tax information — Check MVC’s sales-tax and bill-of-sale requirements for your transaction.
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Fees
| Standard titleFinanced titles and additional liens cost more; confirm with MVC. | $60 |
| Late transfer penalty, if applicableMVC lists a penalty after 10 working days; confirm the deadline for your case. | $25 |
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Transferring Vehicle Ownership | NJ MVC · New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission · reviewed 2026-09-29
Limitations: Private-party transfer of an existing New Jersey title only; lien, tax, out-of-state and registration requirements vary. MVC is the filing authority.
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