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CallKARS4KIDS GUIDE TO TITLES Car Donation Title Transfer in Florida
Transferring the car's title is as simple as signing it! Have questions? We're here to walk you through the process.
Signing your title in FL
Where to sign your title?
You’ll sign the title in the seller section, where it reads “Sign Here” View sample
Is notarization required?
NO
Any forms required?
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the title transfer work?
1. Remove all plates
All plates must be removed from your car prior to towing.
2. Return your plates to the Motor Vehicle Service Center
Submit or mail the license plate to any local Florida county tax collector‘s office or license plate agency along with a request to cancel and recycle the license plate.
Drop your plates off in person.
Find the nearest DMV to your location >
Or mail the plates to:
Division of Motorist Services
2900 Apalachee Parkway
Mail Stop 98
Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Mail in the plates, registration certificate, and enclose a written request to cancel the registration.
3. Complete a notice of sale
Complete a notice of sale so that you can avoid any civil liability for the operation of the sold vehicle.
4. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit http://www.flhsmv.gov/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
All plates must be removed from your car prior to towing.
2. Return your plates to the Motor Vehicle Service Center
Submit or mail the license plate to any local Florida county tax collector‘s office or license plate agency along with a request to cancel and recycle the license plate.
Drop your plates off in person.
Find the nearest DMV to your location >
Or mail the plates to:
Division of Motorist Services
2900 Apalachee Parkway
Mail Stop 98
Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Mail in the plates, registration certificate, and enclose a written request to cancel the registration.
3. Complete a notice of sale
Complete a notice of sale so that you can avoid any civil liability for the operation of the sold vehicle.
4. Cancel your insurance
Cancel your insurance after your car has been towed.
Visit http://www.flhsmv.gov/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
There are two owners listed on the title, do we both need to sign?
Yes, both owners will need to sign the title.
Can I donate a car if the owner isn’t able to sign title?
Yes. You can donate the car as long as someone has power of attorney for the titled owner.In FL, we will need an original proof of address.
Do I need a license to donate my car?
You do not need a license to donate a car in FL
How can I donate my car without a title?
We can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Florida. We just need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.
In the following counties, you’ll just need to provide proof of ownership. Just provide a proof of ownership (such as copy of registration or insurance card): Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, Washington
In the following counties, you’ll just need to provide proof of ownership. Just provide a proof of ownership (such as copy of registration or insurance card): Alachua, Baker, Bay, Bradford, Brevard, Broward, Calhoun, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Escambia, Flagler, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Glades, Gulf, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holmes, Indian River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okaloosa, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Santa Rosa, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, Volusia, Wakulla, Walton, Washington
There is an OR between our names, do both owners need to sign the title?
In FL, if there are two owners on the title with an OR between their names, only one owner needs to sign.
Can I donate a car in a deceased person’s name?
In most states, we will need original executive paperwork and a copy of the death certificate. In some states, the donor will need to get it titled in his name.
Can I donate an abandoned, junk, or scrapped car?
Kars4Kids does not accept abandoned cars. We can take cars that were salvaged or junked.
How can I replace my missing title?
If there is no title, Kars4Kids can usually apply for a duplicate title. Complete the duplicate title form, making sure to indicate on the form that you are applying for a duplicate title. Take the form to your DMV office. You can also apply for a new title online.