Transfer of vehicle ownership from seller to buyer. Required whenever a vehicle is sold, gifted, or inherited. Must be completed within a specific time window (usually 10–30 days).
Who needs this: Buyers, sellers, heirs, or recipients of gifted vehicles.
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Wyoming offers the cheapest vehicle title transfer at $35.00. The national average across 51 states is $51.57.
New York has the highest fee for vehicle title transfer at $80.00. This is roughly 129% higher than the cheapest state.
0 of 51 US states (and DC) currently allow vehicle title transfer to be completed online without visiting a DMV office in person. Eligibility usually depends on whether your existing license is current and whether you need a REAL ID upgrade.
10 of 51 states require an appointment for vehicle title transfer. The remaining states accept walk-ins, though booking an appointment is still recommended at busy urban offices.
Buyers, sellers, heirs, or recipients of gifted vehicles.
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⚠️ Fees shown are from 2025 data.
DMVPeek aggregates vehicle title transfer data from state motor vehicle department websites. Fees and requirements are subject to change — always verify with your state DMV before applying. DMVPeek is an independent information resource.