Write an article based on this "Obtain a Transfer of Title form. Complete the form. Submit the form and pay the fee. Update your vehicle registration. Inform your insurance company."
In most cases, this can be downloaded from the DMV website. Go online to find the correct form for your state. States can have slightly different transfer of title forms, but most will simply ask for basic information about you and the person you are transferring the title to. You will usually need to include your name and address. When filling out this form, you will put both your information as well as your spouse's information in as the "transferee." After filling out the form, take or mail the form and your old title to the DMV. You do not need an appointment, although it may cut down your wait time to make one. Be prepared to pay the transfer fee. Most states charge a small transfer fee, which you can pay when you transfer your title. The amount of the fee will vary depending on your state, but in most cases it's under $50. In some states, you can simply add your spouse's name to your existing registration information. However, some states, such as New York, require you to register the car separately for each person appearing on the title. Sometimes this may require additional paperwork. Check with your local DMV to find out what the requirements are in your state. In California, for example, you must do this within five days of adding your spouse. Some states will allow you submit a notice of transfer and release of liability online. This makes it so that any parking violations, traffic violations, and civil litigation resulting for the vehicle before the title is recorded will be ascribed to new owner of the vehicle. In this case, it would add liability for the vehicle to the spouse. Make sure that you notify your insurance company that a new name has been added to the title. Your insurance company may also need a current and accurate copy of the title. However, if your spouse is already covered under your insurance policy, adding his or her name to the car title should not affect your rates or policy. If your spouse is not covered under your policy, you will need to add him or her, or make sure that your spouse is covered under their own policy.