How do I sell my car with just a bill of sale and the title from the old owner?

kgbtomato: How do I sell my car with just a bill of sale and the title from the old owner?
My grandma sold me a truck in January but I never registered it due to all the DMV fees and what not. I have the bill of sale from then and the transfer of title that she signed, but now I need to sell it. Can I due it with just the two?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Rita Rose
In Michigan, you would have to get that title and registration all in your name first then you can sell it legally.

Answer by vwihc
If you never signed as the buyer, and the transfer was never dated, just have them sign the buyer area. You should write up a new bill of sale, give a copy to the buyer and hang on to the old one in case any thing comes up.

Answer by vicki g
In California you just need the signed title and smog cerificate.
The title acts as the bill of sale. So throw out your bill of sale.
If you filled out the back as the buyer already, then get a REG 256 Statement of facts and say “buyer never took possession of vehicle and filled out title in error” And sell the car with just your grandma as the seller. Now you need an additional paper for the new buyer to fill out. REG 101 Statment of Erasure or Error. Have the new buyer fill this out AND give him the title with grandmas signature.

It’s sellers responsibility to get car smogged.
Don’t let grandma forget to sign a Release of Liability and turn into the DMV or AAA within 5 days of sale.