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Where can I get a release of liability form?
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Not every state requires a specific release of liability form (see grid below) during a title transfer. If, however, you do reside in a state that requires this form, you can grab one from your local DMV office. Or, in some instances, download a copy from your state's DMV Web site. This form goes under many names. Arizona, for example, calls it a Sold Notice. California refers to it as a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability. And Ohio names it a Customer Request to Cancel Vehicle Registration form.
Keep in mind that just because your state does not require a specific Release of Liability form, does not mean you're free from notifying your DMV office. In lieu of a specific form, many states substitute surrendering the vehicle's license plates as adequate notification. Others require a letter in writing. And some don't require any notification at all.
The advantage of getting a release of liability on record is that should the new owner not properly file title transfer paperwork, the former owner will not be held responsible for tickets or damages after the sale.
If you have questions, contact your local DMV office.
Keep in mind that just because your state does not require a specific Release of Liability form, does not mean you're free from notifying your DMV office. In lieu of a specific form, many states substitute surrendering the vehicle's license plates as adequate notification. Others require a letter in writing. And some don't require any notification at all.
The advantage of getting a release of liability on record is that should the new owner not properly file title transfer paperwork, the former owner will not be held responsible for tickets or damages after the sale.
If you have questions, contact your local DMV office.
| Specific Form Required | Specific Form Not Required | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | x | ||
| Alaska | x | Either complete a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability form or complete the stub found at bottom of title. | |
| Arizona | x | Submit a Sold Notice within 10 days of the vehicle being sold. | |
| Arkansas | x | You must notify your county assessor. Most can be notified by phone. | |
| California | x | Submit a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability form within five days of the vehicle being sold. | |
| Colorado | x | ||
| Connecticut | x | ||
| Delaware | x | Submit a Seller's Report of Sale found at the bottom of the title. | |
| Florida | x | Submit a Notice of Sale within 30 days of the vehicle being sold. | |
| Georgia | x | Must visit a DMV office and complete a form. | |
| Hawaii | x | Must submit a Notice of Transfer form within 10 days of the vehicle being sold. | |
| Idaho | x | Must file a Release of Liability form within five days of the vehicle being sold. Most titles contain a release of liability tear-strip. Otherwise you must use the regular form. | |
| Illinois | x | ||
| Indiana | x | ||
| Iowa | x | ||
| Kansas | x | Though not mandatory, the state does recommend submitting a Notification of Sale form. | |
| Kentucky | x | ||
| Louisiana | x | Must complete an online Notice of Vehicle Transfer. | |
| Maine | x | ||
| Maryland | x | ||
| Massachusetts | x | ||
| Michigan | x | ||
| Minnesota | x | ||
| Mississippi | x | ||
| Missouri | x | Must submit a Notice of Sale form or a Bill of Sale within 30 days of the vehicle being sold. | |
| Montana | x | ||
| Nebraska | x | ||
| Nevada | x | ||
| New Hampshire | x | ||
| New Jersey | x | ||
| New Mexico | x | ||
| New York | x | ||
| North Carolina | x | ||
| North Dakota | x | ||
| Ohio | x | Known as a Customer Request to Cancel Vehicle Registration form. | |
| Oklahoma | x | Though not required, the state strongly suggests submitting a Notice of Transfer of Ownership of a Vehicle form. | |
| Oregon | x | Must submit a Notice of Sale form within 10 days of the vehicle being sold. | |
| Pennsylvania | x | ||
| Rhode Island | x | ||
| South Carolina | x | ||
| South Dakota | x | Though not required, the state encourages submitting a Seller's Report of Sale form. | |
| Tennessee | x | ||
| Texas | x | Must submit with 30 days of your vehicle being sold. | |
| Utah | x | No form required, but you must notify the state in writing. | |
| Vermont | x | ||
| Virginia | x | No form required, but you must notify the state of the sale. This can be accomplished online or by phone.. | |
| Washington | x | No form required, but you must notify the state within five days of the sale. This can be accomplished online or in person. | |
| West Virginia | x | Form must be submitted within 60 days of sale. | |
| Wisconsin | x | ||
| Wyoming | x | ||
| Washington DC | x |
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