Looking for instructions on how to sign your Minnesota (MN) car title or where to sign your Minnesota (MN) car title? This page explains how a seller should sign their Minnesota car title over to a buyer.
Title Alert
Your title is a legal document. Incorrectly completing your title may void it, requiring you to obtain a duplicate copy. Please read all of the instructions and tips before signing your title.
- Only use a black or blue pen.
- Do not use a highlighter or white-out.
- No strikethroughs, write-overs, scribbles, or tears are permitted.
- Unless you are an authorized dealer, do not sign in the Dealer Reassignment section.
Where do I need to sign the title?
Make sure you sign/print your name precisely as it appears on the front of your title. White-out, scribbles, and strike-throughs should all be avoided.
- SIGN name(s) on the line that reads "SELLER'S SIGNATURE(S)" on the front of the title. Make certain that the title is signed legibly, exactly as your name appears on the front.
- PRINT name(s) on the line that says "SELLER'S PRINTED NAME(S)" on the front of the title.
What if the car has multiple owners?
- The title must be signed by all owners listed on the front of the title.
What if the title has a lien or a bank name on it?
- If your Minnesota title has a lien or a bank name printed on the front, the lien holder must sign off on the title or a separate lien release letter must be obtained.
How much does it cost to get a duplicate title?
- In Minnesota, a duplicate title costs $20.50.
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Minnesota DMV Information
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Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services
445 Minnesota Street
Suite 190 Town Square Building
Saint Paul, MN 55101 - (651) 297-2126
- Minnesota DMV Locations (mn.gov)
- Minnesota DMV Website (mn.gov)
If your title design differs from the example above, carefully review your title before proceeding. While the signature and printed name fields may be in different places, you must still print and sign your name in the appropriate places.
