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How do I take someone's name off my car title?
I have an old Chevy that I want to give to my nephew, but my name and my ex-wife’s name are still on the title. How can I take her name off the car title?
Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great question! To take someone’s name off of your car title, check the language of the title first. If the title says your name and then AND/OR the other person’s name, then you can title it yourself without the other person’s permission. If the title says AND the other person’s name, you will need their permission to remove their name.
If this is the case, contact your ex-wife and ask for permission to remove her name. Once she agrees, get the title to her either by mail or in person, and have her sign the back of the title over to you. If she refuses to give permission, you may want to contact an attorney that can review your case and give further counsel.
At this point, you can go to your DMV and explain that you need the title put in your nephew’s name. You will need to get a new title with your nephew’s name on it as well as new tags.
If your nephew is new to car ownership and
car insurance
, you might refer him to the Jerry
app. We’ll get him personalized quotes from top insurers, so all he needs to do is pick the plan that works best for him. And once he picks one, we’ll even help him switch over!Best of luck with changing the title name!
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