Looking for instructions on how to sign your North Dakota (ND) car title or where to sign your North Dakota (ND) car title? This page explains how a seller should sign their North Dakota 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 "Signature of Seller" on the front of the title, bottom left.
- PRINT name(s) on the line that says "Hand Printed (Not Typed) Name(s) of Seller(s)" on the front of the title.
What if the car has multiple owners?
- If the title has "OR" between the owner names printed on the front, only one owner must sign.
- If the title contains the words "AND" or "AND/OR" between the owner names, or if nothing is listed between the owner names, both owners must sign.
What if the title has a lien or a bank name on it?
- If your North Dakota 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 long does it take to get a duplicate title in North Dakota?
- You can get a duplicate title same day if you apply in person.
- It will take 2 to 4 weeks to get a duplicate title if you apply by mail.
How much does it cost to get a duplicate title in North Dakota?
- A duplicate title in North Dakota costs $5.
Ready to sell your car?
North Dakota DOT (DMV) Information
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North Dakota Department of Transportation
Motor Vehicle Division
608 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58505-0700 - (701) 328-2725
- North Dakota DMV Locations (dot.nd.gov)
- North Dakota DMV Website (dot.nd.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.
