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How do I sell my car privately?

I bought I newer car and want to sell my old one privately? Do I need a bill of sale or something? Do I need to go with the buyer to the Dept of Motor Vehicles and sign over the title or registration? I'm kinda clueless about how this all works. Once someone is interested, what steps do I need to go through to complete the transaction legally and safely?

Public Comments

1. put a sign in the window of ur car
2. You just sign over the title to the buyer. You do not have to go to the DMV with them. List the car in the paper or whatever. Have another person with you when someone comes to look at the car, just for safety. It's really easy.
3. All you HAVE to do is sign the back of the title at the time of sale. There should be a spot on the back for selling price and that will work as a bill of sale also. You don't have to go anywhere unless your state requires notary of signing. If the title has to be notarized, you will have to go to a notary public and get it done, do not sign until there though. If the buyer requests bill of sale it is the curteous thing to do.
4. all you really need to do is sign the back of the title on it,and make sure they sign it and fill out all the needed information on it,there name and address,and the date,with the amount ,that can be anything you put down on it less will save the buyer from paying high taxes on it,you sign it as seller and fill out the mileage and all that ,and that's about it,they pay you,and leave with it,you can if you want to write out a bill of sale but now days its not necessary to do this,its all there on the title,good luck selling i,hope this helps.
5. Just list it in the local newspaper.Have the buyer meet you in a public place (NEVER at your own home) a McDonalds parking lot is great for this.You should have a receipt for the vehicle that has all the applicable info on it( model,make,year, VIN number etc)Have the buyer sign this and both of you keep a copy.Most dmv's will use this bill of sale(receipt) as a proof of ownership.Call your local county clerk for specific requirements,these are just basic steps.