How to Sell Your Car Privately by State

Find state-specific regulations, paperwork requirements, and market advice for legally selling your car in your local area.

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How to Sell a Car in Washington Privately? (State Guide) 1

Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 10 min
Last updated: July 8, 2026

The bottom line: To sell a car in Washington, start with the title. If yours is missing, get a duplicate using [wa-dup-title-form] for [wa-dup-title-fee] at [wa-title-transfer-location]. Notarization for the title is [wa-notarization-required]. A Bill of Sale is [wa-bos-required]. Use [wa-bos-form]. Sign the title, then handle your plates: [wa-plates-action]. File your release of liability within [wa-filing-deadline]. The form is [wa-filing-form]. Filing...
How to Sell a Car in Georgia Privately? (State Guide) 7

Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 12 min
Last updated: August 14, 2026

The bottom line: To sell a car in Georgia, start with the title. If yours is missing, get a duplicate using [ga-dup-title-form] for [ga-dup-title-fee] at your [ga-title-transfer-location]. A bill of sale is [ga-bos-required]. Use [ga-bos-form]. Notarization required: [ga-notarization-required]. Sign the title, then handle your plates: [ga-plates-action]. File your release of liability [ga-filing-deadline]. The form is [ga-filing-form]. Filing channels: [ga-filing-channels]. Cancel...
How to Sell a Car in Indiana Privately? (State Guide) 9

Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 12 min
Last updated: August 17, 2026

The bottom line: To sell a car privately in Indiana, you work through the state BMV. [in-etitle-note] For private sellers, Indiana's rules are short: title notarization is [in-notarization-required], release-of-liability filing is [in-filing-form], and license plates stay [in-plates-stay]. You sign the title over and provide a bill of sale. [in-plates-action] The buyer handles registration and taxes after that. Indiana at a...
How to Sell a Car in Connecticut Privately? (State Guide) 19

Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 11 min
Last updated: August 14, 2026

The bottom line: Connecticut handles older cars differently than most states. Vehicles 20 model years old or newer need a signed title; [ct-bos-note]. Either way, [ct-bos-form] is [ct-bos-required] and notarization is [ct-notarization-required]. License plates stay [ct-plates-stay]. After the sale, you [ct-plates-action]. Notify the DMV [ct-filing-deadline] to release your liability. The buyer has [ct-buyer-deadline] to register at [ct-title-transfer-location]. To see what...
How to Sell a Car in Arizona? (State Guide) 24

Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 11 min
Last updated: August 12, 2026

The bottom line: Arizona handles most of the selling process online through AZ MVD Now. You need the title to sell. Title notarization is [az-notarization-required]. Missing the title? You can get a replacement by submitting [az-dup-title-form] with [az-dup-title-fee]. After signing the title over, [az-plates-action]. Then file your sold notice within [az-filing-deadline] through AZ MVD Now and cancel your insurance. A...
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