When you need to transfer the title of a vehicle in Oklahoma, you are required to follow certain steps to ensure the vehicle title transfer is successfully completed.
It’s a good idea for the buyer and seller of the vehicle to go to the Oklahoma MVD together to complete the back of the vehicle title. The buyer of the vehicle needs to submit the vehicle title, an application, and have a valid ID and proof of a valid OK vehicle insurance policy.
The buyer of the vehicle will also pay the applicable vehicle title transfer fees, sales tax, and vehicle registration fees.
Be advised you may be required to submit additional documents and payments at the time of the vehicle title transfer.
Smog Certification/Vehicle Inspection
Oklahoma does not require its residents to subject their vehicles to vehicle emissions tests at this time. Safety and vehicle inspections are also not a requirement in the state of Oklahoma, regardless of the type or age of the vehicle.
How to Transfer Your Vehicle Title in Oklahoma?
Whether you are buying or selling a vehicle in Oklahoma, you are required to transfer the title of the vehicle. Here’s what you need to know.
Transferring a Vehicle’s Title As a New Resident of Oklahoma
As a new resident of Oklahoma, you must title your vehicle within 30 days of moving with the Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).
The steps required to apply for an Oklahoma vehicle title are as follows:
- Present your current out-of-state vehicle title certificate
- Have proof of a passed vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection (a physical inspection of your vehicle for the VIN can be performed at your local OK licensing agency office)
- Complete an Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle (Form 701-6)
- Obtain proof of a valid Oklahoma vehicle insurance policy
- Proof of a lien release (if applicable)
- Payment for all applicable vehicle titling fees
You are required to present these documents and necessary payments at your local OK tag agency.
Transferring the Title of a Vehicle Purchased From a Private Seller
When you purchase a vehicle from a private seller in Oklahoma, you need to submit the following paperwork and payment(s) to apply for a vehicle title transfer:
- The current vehicle title certificate properly assigned to you with the vehicle seller’s notarized signature
- The current vehicle registration card
- A completed Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle (Form 701-6)
- An odometer disclosure statement (if the vehicle is model year 2011 or newer). The vehicle’s seller can fill out this information on the vehicle title or use a separate Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 729).
- Proof of a valid Oklahoma vehicle insurance policy
- Proof of a passed vehicle inspection (if you purchased the vehicle in a different state)
- Lien release information (if applicable)
- Purchase price of the vehicle listed on the vehicle title certificate, a bill of sale, or the Declaration of Vehicle Purchase Price (Form 722-1)
- Payment for vehicle titling fees and all other applicable fees
It’s important to make sure you have the required vehicle titling paperwork and the necessary fees to avoid delays and penalties.
Transferring the Title of a Vehicle Purchased From a Dealership
When you purchase a vehicle from a dealership in Oklahoma, you need to follow these steps to title the vehicle at your local OK MVD branch:
- The Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin (MCO)
- An odometer disclosure on the MCO or an Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form 729)
- A completed Application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle (Form 701-6)
- Lien information (if applicable)
- Proof of a valid Oklahoma vehicle insurance policy
- Payment for all applicable OK vehicle titling fees
Transferring the Title of a Vehicle You’re Selling
When you’re selling a vehicle in Oklahoma, the vehicle’s buyer is responsible for applying for the OK MVD vehicle title transfer with the OK Motor Vehicle Division. However, as the seller of a vehicle, the buyer with the following documentation:
- The vehicle title certificate (must be properly assigned to the new vehicle driver with your notarized signature)
- The current vehicle registration
- Proof of lien release (if applicable)
- Odometer disclosure (for vehicle model year 2011 or newer). If the vehicle title does not provide a designated space for the odometer disclosure, you can complete a Declaration Disclosure Statement (Form 729)
- The vehicle’s purchase price (must be provided on the vehicle title certificate, bill of sale, or Declaration of Vehicle Purchase Price (Form 722-1)
You may want to consider notifying the OK MVD of the vehicle title transfer by submitting a Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Vehicle (Form 773). You also need to include a payment of $10 for the OK filing fee. This step is optional.
How to Transfer a Vehicle Title When the Owner is Deceased?
Transferring a vehicle’s title is necessary if the beneficiary of a deceased individual’s estate wants to keep a vehicle, gift it to a family member, or sell the vehicle to someone else. There’s a chance the estate can be probated, and if so, there are certain steps you need to take.
Joint-owners, beneficiaries, and surviving spouses have the legal authority to transfer the title of a vehicle to someone else after the owner of the vehicle passes away.
Transferring the Title of a Vehicle in a Probated Estate
The process for transferring a vehicle’s title when the owner of the vehicle passes away depends on whether the vehicle’s title was in the individual’s name as a descendant or joint ownership. If the vehicle’s title was only in the descendant’s name, you need to determine if the estate is being probated.
The probate process occurs when there is no beneficiary or living spouse listed on the will. Probate is a legal process that proves the last will and testament are legitimate, and it involves administering the estate of the deceased individual. The Probate Court will determine how you need to proceed with the individual’s belongings during the probate process. The deceased individual’s property will be distributed according to their will.
If the vehicle in question is part of a probated estate, make sure you follow these steps to transfer the vehicle title of a deceased individual:
Contact Probate Court and an Attorney
If you are an executor or administrator of the deceased, you need to contact an attorney or Probate Court, so they can tell you the next steps in the probate process. You need to contact Probate Court or an attorney immediately because a vehicle’s title can’t be transferred until the probate process is complete. Once the probate is complete, the heir will receive the vehicle, unless the executor was given the vehicle. If the executor was given the vehicle, they can choose to sell it.
Gather the Required Documents
The documents you are required to obtain vary by state. In the state of Oklahoma, you need to have the following documents to correctly transfer the vehicle’s title:
- Certificate of the vehicle title
- The death certificate
- Order from Probate Court to transfer the vehicle’s title
- Odometer disclosure statement
- Transfer fee
Visit the Title Office
As the beneficiary of the vehicle or the administrator of the deceased individual’s estate, you have the authority to visit your local OK title office with the above-stated documents to begin the vehicle title transfer process.
Transferring the Title of an Inherited Vehicle
The process for vehicle title transfers of inherited vehicles may be different depending on how the estate is distributed.
If the vehicle was left to you in the vehicle owner’s will, you are required to:
- Have the will probated before transferring ownership of the vehicle
- Bring the letters testamentary to the OK MVD
- Provide the death certificate
- Pay all applicable vehicle title transfer fees
If no will was provided, and there are no other claimants to the vehicle, you need to present a copy of the death certificate to your local OK local tag agent. This vehicle title transfer process is similar to the steps required for buying a vehicle from a private party.
If the deceased individual’s estate was valued under $50,000, you need to contact your local OK tag agency for details on how to transfer ownership of the vehicle. Be advised, you may be required to submit a:
- Small Estate Affidavit (Form 405)
- Death certificate
- An un-probated will naming the applicant as the beneficiary of the vehicle
Make sure you have the necessary documentation to avoid delays and possible penalties.
How to Transfer Ownership of a Vehicle Without a Title in Oklahoma?
You can’t transfer ownership of a vehicle without an Oklahoma vehicle title. If you lost your vehicle title, you must apply for a duplicate Oklahoma vehicle title (Form 701-7).
Can I Gift a Car to a Family Member?
Yes, in Oklahoma, you can gift a vehicle to a relative as long as you have the proper documentation. If you are the receiver of a gifted vehicle, or the vehicle is being transferred from a relative, you need to complete a vehicle title transfer at your local OK MVD branch.
The process you’re required to endure for transferring the title of a gifted vehicle is similar to the steps you need to take when you are buying or selling a vehicle in Oklahoma.
On the vehicle’s title in the “price” section, write “0”. The person receiving the vehicle may be exempt from paying tax on the vehicle. Like with a private vehicle sale, you are required to complete the transfer of ownership sections on the back of the original vehicle title.
Although the vehicle is being gifted to a relative, they may still owe taxes on the current market value of the vehicle when the time comes to register the vehicle. Make sure you present the signed original vehicle title to the city clerk to have the application for a new vehicle title completed.
Transferring a Vehicle Title When You Have an Out-of-State Title
If you are transferring the title of an out-of-state vehicle in Oklahoma, you are required to meet a variety of criteria. The following out-of-state vehicle title transfer documents are required to correctly transfer the title from one state to Oklahoma:
- A completed Oklahoma vehicle registration application
- Proof of identification (ex. A valid driver’s license)
- The original out-of-state vehicle title
- A completed application for a certificate of ownership
- Proof of a valid OK vehicle insurance policy
If a lien holder possesses your vehicle title, you are required to complete an application for the release of the vehicle title, which will be sent to the MVD. Be advised, you may be required to submit additional information.
Requesting a Duplicate Vehicle Title in Oklahoma
If your vehicle title is damaged, lost, or illegible, you can apply for a duplicate vehicle title by completing and submitting an Application for Replacement Certificate of Title for Vehicle/Boat/Motor (Form 701-7). This form can be submitted in person at your local OK MVD office or by mail to the address provided on the title application.
Make sure the application includes:
- Your notarized signature
- Your vehicle’s VIN
- Current registration
- Payment for the vehicle title fee and an additional $1.55 mailing fee (if applicable
Transferring a Vehicle Title With a Lien
Yay! You paid off your vehicle loan. In Oklahoma, the lender has 7 days to send you a lien release. To have the record of your lien release listed in the OK MVD system, you need to send your lien release to the OTC using the following address:
Oklahoma Tax Commission
P.O. Box 26800
Oklahoma City, OK 73126
You can also apply for a clean vehicle title certificate by bringing the lien release, title certificate, and payment for the titling fee to any OK tag agency.
How Much Does a Title Transfer Cost in Oklahoma?
There are different fees that are associated with a vehicle title transfer in the state of Oklahoma.
The basic titling fees in Oklahoma are as follows:
- Standard vehicle title: $11
- Vehicle ownership transfer fee: $17
- Certificate of ownership: $4
- Notice of transfer filing fee: $10
- Lien processing fee: $10 (if the lien holder is out of state: $13)
- VIN inspection: $4
- Insurance verification fee: $1.50
- Duplicate vehicle title fee: $11
Excise Tax
- New vehicles:
- 3.25% of the purchase price
- Used vehicles:
- $20 for the first $1500 of the vehicle’s value plus 3.25% for the remainder of the value
Where Can I Go to Transfer a Vehicle Title in Oklahoma?
There are different MVD locations in New Hampshire where you can transfer a vehicle’s title.
Department of Motor Vehicles
6225 NW 39th Expy
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 495-5882
Monday – Friday (8:30 AM to 5:30 PM)
Saturday and Sunday (Closed)
Department of Motor Vehicles
7323 NW 23rd St.
Bethany, OK 73008
(405) 787-2232
Monday – Friday (9 AM to 5:30 PM)
Saturday and Sunday (Closed)
Department of Motor Vehicles
8479 NE 23rd St.
Spencer, OK 73141
(405) 427-2245
Monday – Friday (9 AM to 5 PM)
Saturday and Sunday (Closed)
How to Fill Out the Oklahoma Title and Title Transfer Forms
In order for the vehicle title transfer process to go smoothly, you need to make sure you complete the Oklahoma vehicle title and title transfer forms before submitting them to your local OK MVD. The OK vehicle title and title transfer forms must be signed by the vehicle’s seller and the vehicle’s buyer in the designated areas of the vehicle title.
Make sure you have a bill of sale that provides information regarding the vehicle, such as its color, make, year, and model. You also need to include the vehicle’s VIN.
If you sold the vehicle instead of gifting it to someone, you need to make sure you add the correct sales tax to the vehicle’s total price. In the “transfer of title by seller” section of the vehicle’s title, you need to provide an accurate odometer reading. The recipient of the vehicle needs to sign the vehicle title in the designated areas.
Keep in mind, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as a valid Oklahoma vehicle insurance policy that meets or exceeds Oklahoma’s minimum vehicle coverage limits. You may also be required to provide a valid government-issued photo ID or a foreign passport as proof of identification.
My Car Title Was Signed But Never Transferred. What Do I Do?
A vehicle’s title can be signed but not transferred, and when this happens, it’s considered an open title. When the vehicle has an open title, the seller of the vehicle didn’t transfer ownership of or register the vehicle in their name.
Since the vehicle seller’s name is not on the vehicle title, they do not have legal responsibility for anything that pertains to the vehicle, such as taxes and other fees.
If the vehicle’s title is lost, the seller of the vehicle can apply for a duplicate OK vehicle title (Form 701-7) and sign it over to you for you to put in your name. You need to be aware that the person that is listed on the vehicle’s title is responsible for requesting a duplicate vehicle title.