How to Sign Your Title
Alabama (AL)
Where to Sign
Back of the title near the top right, sign after ‘SIGNATURE(S) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign, one per line, if the title contains ‘AND’ between owner names or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Alabama title has a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Arizona (AZ)
Where to Sign
Back of your title, sign where it states ‘Seller Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Arizona title has a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Arkansas (AR)
Where to Sign
- Front of your title, sign where it reads ‘Owner’s Signature’.
- Back of your title, sign after ‘Seller(s) Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Arkansas title has a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
California (CA)
Where to Sign
- Front of your title, on line 1a sign above ‘Signature of Registered Owner’.
- Front of your title, within the odometer disclosure section, sign in the box where it reads ‘Transferor/ Seller Signature(s)’.
(If your car is 10 years and older, then you only need to sign line 1a and 1b-if applicable)
Multiple Owner
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must separately sign, 1a for the first owner and 1b for the second owner, if title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the California title has a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Colorado (CO)
Where to Sign
Back top left of your title, sign where it reads ‘Seller’s Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign, one per line, if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Colorado title has a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Connecticut (CT)
Where to Sign
Back of your title, sign in the box where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Connecticut title has a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Deleware (DE)
Where to Sign
Back top left of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign, one per line, if the title contains ‘AND’ between owner names or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Delaware title has a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Florida (FL)
Where to Sign
Front lower half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘SELLER must Sign Here’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign, separately (the first owner on the SELLER line and the second owner on the CO-SELLER line), if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Florida title has a lien or bank name printed on the front top right of the title, then it will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Georgia (GA)
Where to Sign
Back top left of your title, sign where it reads ‘Transferor’s (SELLER’S) Signature’
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Georgia title has a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Idaho (ID)
Where to Sign
Front of your title on the left, sign in the box A. where it reads ‘Seller or Representative’s Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign on separate lines (line A. for the first owner and line B. for the second owner) if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Idaho title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Illinois (IL)
Where to Sign
Front of your title lower half, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Illinois title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Indiana (IN)
Where to Sign
Back top left of your title, sign in the box where it reads ‘Signature of Seller’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Indiana title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Iowa (IA)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Iowa title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Kansas (KS)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Seller Signature(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ between owner names or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Kansas title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Kentucky (KY)
Where to Sign
Front of your title, sign where it reads ‘Transferor(s) Signature or Signature of seller’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Kentucky title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Louisiana (LA)
Where to Sign
Back top right of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
All owners must sign the back of the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Louisiana title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Maine (ME)
Where to Sign
Back top half of the title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Seller’s Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Maine title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Maryland (MD)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines (signature of seller and signature of co-seller), if title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Maryland title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder AND have a separate signed original lien release letter that is of red color.
Massachusetts (MA)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign in the box where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Massachusetts title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Michigan (MI)
Where to Sign
Front lower half of your title, sign in the box where it reads ‘Signature of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Michigan title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Minnesota (MN)
Where to Sign
Front of your title on the left, sign on the line where it reads ‘Seller’s Signature(s)’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Minnesota title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Mississippi (MS)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘SELLER: Signature(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Mississippi title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Missouri (MO)
Where to Sign
Back top right of your title, sign in the box where it reads ‘Signature(s) of All Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Missouri title shows a lien or a bank name printed on the front, then the will need to have a separate signed, notarized, original lien release letter/DOR-4809 form completed by said lienholder.
Montana (MT)
Where to Sign
Front of your title bottom left, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of First Owner (Transferor)’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines (second owner on Additional Owner line), if title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Montana title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then you will need a separate signed original lien release letter.
Nebraska (NE)
Where to Sign
Front of your title bottom left, sign in the box where it reads ‘Signature of Seller’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Nebraska title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Nevada (NV)
Where to Sign
Front bottom half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ between owner names or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Nevada title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
New Hampshire (NH)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Seller’s Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the New Hampshire title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
New Jersey (NJ)
Where to Sign
Back lower half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Seller’s Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the New Jersey title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
New Mexico (NM)
Where to Sign
Front of your title bottom half, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the New Mexico title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
New York (NY)
Where to Sign
Back of your title, sign in the box where it reads ‘Seller’s Signature’.
Multiple Owners
If two owners, both must sign.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the New York title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then you will need to have a separate signed original lien release letter.
North Carolina (NC)
Where to Sign
Back top right of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Seller(s) Signature’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the North Carolina title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
North Dakota (ND)
Where to Sign
Front of your title bottom left, sign in the box where it reads ‘Signature of Seller/Transferor’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the North Dakota title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Ohio (OH)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Transferor’s/Seller’s Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Ohio title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Oklahoma (OK)
Where to Sign
Front lower half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ between owner names or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Oklahoma title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then you will need to have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Oregon (OR)
Where to Sign
Back lower half of your title, sign on the right hand side box where it reads ‘Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Oregon title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Pennsylvania (PA)
Where to Sign
Back top right of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines (signature of co-seller), if title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Pennsylvania title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Rhode Island (RI)
Where to Sign
Back top left of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ between owner names or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Rhode Island title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
South Carolina (SC)
Where to Sign
Back top right of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the South Carolina title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then you will need to have a separate signed original lien release letter.
South Dakota (SD)
Where to Sign
Back of your title on the left side, sign in the box, on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the South Dakota title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Tennessee (TN)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature and Address of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Tennessee title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Texas (TX)
Where to Sign
- Front of your title top half – sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Owner or Agent’.
- Back of your title top half – sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller/Agent’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title side by side.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Texas title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Utah (UT)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign in the box, on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller (and Joint Seller)’
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND’ between owner names or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Utah title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Vermont (VT)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Seller’s Signature’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Vermont title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Virgina (VA)
Where to Sign
Front lower half of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Virginia title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then your title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Washington (WA)
Where to Sign
- Front of your title middle left, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of First Legal Owner’.
- Front of your title middle right, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Registered Owner’.
- Towards bottom right, in the Odometer Disclosure section – sign on line for ‘Signature of Transferor/Seller’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, one per line, if the title contains ‘AND’ between owner names or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Washington title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Washington DC
Where to Sign
Back top left of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller’.
Multiple Owners
All owners listed on the front of the title must sign the title.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Washington DC title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then your title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
West Virgina (WV)
Where to Sign
Back top half of your title, sign in the box, on the line where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign if the title contains ‘AND/OR’ or ‘AND’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the West Virginia title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Wisconsin (WI)
Where to Sign
Back top right of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature(s) of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Only one owner must sign if the title contains ‘OR’ between owner names printed on the front of the title.
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Wisconsin title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then you will need to have a separate signed original lien release letter.
Wyoming (WY)
Where to Sign
Back of your title, sign on the line where it reads ‘Signature of Seller(s)’.
Multiple Owners
Both owners must sign, on separate lines, if the title contains ‘AND’ or ‘AND/OR’ between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.
Lien or Bank Name on Title
If the Wyoming title shows a lien or bank name printed on the front, then the title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate signed original lien release letter.
