Related Questions from DMV Answers

• Where can I get an affidavit of repossession form?

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  • Buying and Selling

  An Affidavit of Repossession form is generally easy to obtain. Most DMV Web sites offer downloadable, state-specific copies of this form. Or, if you prefer, you can always pick one up in person at your local DMV office. To play if safe, call ahead before visiting and make sure copies are available. This form is needed, as the name suggests, for when a lending institution must repossess a car or boat due to the owner failing to meet financial obligations. In return, the lending institution then takes possession of the car title. It's the first of several steps of a title transfer caused by financial default. When completing an Affidavit of Repossession form, pay close to attention to the form's directions. Some state forms require notarization, others do not. AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew Hampshir...
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• What needs to be on a bill of sale car form?

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  • Buying and Selling > Auto Sales Forms > Bill of Sale

  In general, a Bill of Sale Form includes the date, the names and addresses of the buyer and the seller, and the make, model, year, and VIN (vehicle identification number) of the car.  Some states also require you to have the Bill of Sale Form signed in front of a notary public. States requiring a Bill of Sale Car form often have a link to a bill of sale form on the state car registration Web site. If your state does not, you can load one online or call the Department of Motor Vehicles or whatever agency handles car registrations in your state. Other states may not require a bill of sale, but creating your own will help you keep a record of this information.
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• When do I need to fill out a car gift form?

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  • Buying and Selling > Car Donation and Gifts

  Each state adheres to different title transfer rules, including when gifting. Some states require submitting a completed car gift form, while others only require writing the word "Gift" on the title's designated price line or on a bill of sale.  If you reside in a state that requires a gift form, you'll use it when, obviously, giving a car as a gift. This means no money was exchanged. A gift form will then protect the recipient from being charged a state sales tax. Gift forms can be downloaded from your state's DMV Web site, or picked up at any DMV office.  Some states may also require submitting a gift form when donating a car. This in turn will, if applicable, help earn you a tax deduction. But be sure to check with your DMV for car donation requirements.
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• Where can I get a release of liability form?

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  • Title

  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,...
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• Is there a special form for the DOT physical?

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  • Drivers License > New Renewal Duplicate > Commercial Drivers License

  Yes, your examination results need to be recorded on a DOT physical form by a licensed medical examiner. This includes a doctor of medicine (MD), physician assistant (PA), advanced practice nurse (APN), doctor of osteopathy (DO) or doctor of chiropractic (DC).Most doctor offices have these forms. However, just to be sure, you can download your DOT medical exam form from various sources online (including the federal government) and take it with you to the doctor's office.You must pass the DOT physical in order to qualify for a CDL as your health plays a pivotal factor in driving safety, especially considering the vehicles you'll be driving.
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